Hero Splendor
Hero Splendor is a long-running motorcycle from the Indian brand. Hero Splendor was first It is currently the best-selling commuter in the Indian market.
Hero Splendor was first launched in 1994 as the successor of Hero Honda CD100 and Honda Sleek. Ten years later, Hero Honda launched the Splendor Plus with revised styling. Since then the Hero Splendor Plus has undergone a few generation updates. In 2011, Honda and Hero separated and the Splendor Plus is now manufactured and retailed by Hero MotorCorp.
Earlier this year, Hero has updated the prices across its vehicle range including the best-selling Splendor Plus. It is currently on sale from INR 62,500 to INR 67,800.
The ongoing Hero Splendor BSVI remains mostly unchanged in terms of styling. It keeps the same no-frills frame and distinctive rectangular headlights. As for the features, the Hero Splendor BSVI is kept minimum with a standard lighting system and analogue console that reads basic information like speed, distance traveled, and fuel level. On the i3S variant, the Hero Splendor features an Idle stop-start system that is claimed to save up to 9% fuel especially in packed traffic.
BSVI-compliant Hero Splendor is powered by the same 97.2cc fuel-injected engine that churns out 8.01 PS and 8.05 Nm. It comes with the same four-speed transmission. The suspension duties are handled by a telescopic fork and preload-adjustable twin shocks. As for safety, there are only 130 mm drum brakes and CBS as standard.
Hero Splendor is directly rivaling against the likes of TVS Star City Plus, Bajaj Platina 100. Within the same price range, buyers can also check other alternatives like Honda Activa 6G, Honda Dio, and Bajaj Platina 100 H-Gear.
Hero Splendor is claimed to get a mileage of 80.6 kmpl.
Hero Splendor is available in four variants, including Kick with alloy wheel, Self with alloy wheel, Self with alloy wheel i3S. and 100 Million Edition. It comes into four colour options, namely, Black with silver, Black with purple, Black with Sports Red, and Heavy grey with green.
| Variants | Prices |
| Splendor Plus Kick with Alloy wheel | INR 62,535 |
| Splendor Plus Self with Alloy wheel | INR 64,835 |
| Splendor Plus Black and Accent | INR 66,045 |
| Splendor Plus Self with Alloy wheel i3S | INR 66,045 |
| Splendor Plus 100 Million Edition | INR 67,845 |
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