Hero Splendor Plus

Hero has launched the Silver Nexus Blue colour variant for the Splendor Plus. Check out our launch story here.

Apart from that, we have tested the Hero Splendor Plus Xtec extensively, and were quite surprised by its city and highway mileage figures. To know what we liked and what we didn’t about the Splendor Plus Xtec click here.

Hero Splendor Plus Variants:

The Splendor’s self start with i3S stop-start system variant will set you back by Rs 71,728(exshowroom Delhi). The self-start variant with alloys will set you back by Rs 70,408 (exshowroom Delhi) while the Black and Accent variant will cost you Rs 71,728(exshowroom Delhi), whereas the newest feature-loaded Xtec variant will set you back by Rs 73,928(exshowroom Delhi). 

Hero Splendor Plus Features:

The Splendor Plus in its latest iteration- Xtec, now comes with a first-in-segment fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. Now get call and SMS alerts on the console. It also gets a dual tripmeter, real time mileage indicator and low fuel indicator. The headlight now features an LED DRL strip. The i3S variant, as the name suggests, gets Hero’s trademark 'Idle Stop-Start System' which turns the engine off if it idles for more than 5 seconds in traffic. You can then crank the engine up by pulling the clutch lever. This system helps return better mileage. 

Hero Splendor Plus Engine: 

The Splendor BS6 is powered by the same 97.2cc engine but now fuel injection as standard. It makes 8.01PS and 8.05Nm and is mated to a four-speed gearbox. 

Hero Splendor Plus Suspension & Brakes: 

The mechanicals on the Hero Splendor Plus simply one of the most tried and tested units. The double-cradle frame is suspended on a telescopic fork and preload-adjustable twin shocks and the braking system comprises 130mm drum brakes at both ends with CBS as standard.

Hero Splendor Plus Rivals: 

The Hero Splendor has been around for decades and is one of the highest-selling two-wheelers in India. It rivals the TVS Star City Plus , Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Bajaj Platina 100. The price alternatives of the Splendor Plus are the Honda Activa 6G, Honda Dio, and Bajaj Platina 110 H-Gear.