India, June 30 -- The filing closely matches the EICMA 2024 concept and suggests Hero may be preparing an adventure-styled version of its Xoom 125 scooter.

Hero MotoCorp has filed a design patent in India for what appears to be the Xoom 125 Adventure, a more rugged version of its recently launched Xoom 125 scooter. While a patent filing does not automatically guarantee a production launch, it does indicate that the company is exploring the possibility of bringing the adventure-themed scooter to market. What makes this development noteworthy is how closely the patent drawings resemble the concept that was showcased at the 2024 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan.

Given that the Xoom 125 already exists as a production model, transforming the c...