Hero Splendor Plus

The Splendor has been one of the most popular and long-lived models of India’s recognized two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero. The bike is the flagship model of Hero and now gets modified to walk in hands with the present trends in the name of Hero Splendor+. The bike comes as a stable and reliable family commuter that still accounts for a sale of 1 million units each year. Be it the trust of Hero or the commitment of Splendor, new Splendor Plus is one of the favorite companions of millions of Indians. The commuter now gets updated with the new APDV engine unit and the self-start technology. The 100 cc commuter features a more stylish body graphics that are highlighted by its premium quality paint job. The body structure of the bike remains sleek, robust and reliable as the old Hero Splendor. With this, Hero Splendor Plus gets an appealing chrome finished muffler protection and an imposing embossed 3D logo design. Pumping potential down the veins of this family commuter is the new 97.2cc, 4-stroke single cylinder, air-cooled APDV engine. This power mill produces 8.36 PS @ 8000 rpm worth of maximum power output and a capable torque figure 8.05 Nm @ 5000 rpm.

The new engine unit scores high on refinement and enables the rider to cover a distance of about 80.6 km in just a litre of fuel on city roads. This engine is coupled with a 4-speed constant mesh transmission that delivers the drive to the new alloy wheels of the commuter. Hero Splendor Plus gives you a choice between its 9 impressive colour shades that include - Cloud Silver, Black with Purple Silver, Candy Red, High Granite Blue, Black With Purple, Palace Maroon, Black With Purple Red, Black With Silver, and Excellent Blue. The bike comes as a purely reliable commuter that is equipped with an efficient and prompt braking assembly consisting of 130 mm front drum brake unit and rear 110 mm drum brake. Along with the braking, Hero Splendor+ is crafted to understand the Indian roads better. The bike is fitted with Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers at the front and Swing Arm Hydraulic Dampers at the rear end. The entry-level kick-start spoke wheel variant of the bike is priced at Rs 48,120, while if you wish to go for the self-start drum brake variant you need to shell out a sum of Rs 50,329 (ex-showroom Delhi). The new Splendor Plus i3S variant retails at Rs 51,411 (ex-showroom Delhi). The Splendor Plus makes a good value for money commuter and offers tough competition to its rivals, including - Bajaj CT100, Honda CD 100, and TVS Star City Plus.