Hero MotoCorp is not acquiring the entirety of Harley-Davidson, but rather forged a historic, mutually beneficial strategic partnership with the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer. Under this alliance agreement, Hero MotoCorp manages the sales, service, and distribution of Harley-Davidson motorcycles within the Indian market, while also codeveloping and manufacturing mid-displacement motorcycles—such as the Harley-Davidson X440—at its advanced manufacturing facilities. This collaboration allows Harley-Davidson to leverage Hero's massive local supply chain scale and distribution network while expanding Hero's footprint into the premium retro-classic motorcycle segment.