SPLENDOR HERO MOTO CORP

SPLENDOR HERO MOTO CORP

To begin with, the curvaceous 11-litre fuel tank looks the part. The old-school pin-stripe sans the clutter of body graphics add to the retro cause, but it comes with a hinged tank lid as seen on other Hero Splendor bikes. Instead, basic fuel filler cap, maybe slightly off-set, would have looked more genuine. Offered in all black or solid maroon body colours, Hero keeps it simple. After a long time metallic mudguards (front and rear) in combination with spoke-wheels make a comeback on a trendy new motorcycle. I just wished the front fender was more stylish.Old pair of jeans, open-faced helmet, rugged leather jacket, boots and Aviator shades. All that is needed now is a swagger and an attitude to ride the latest retro Hero Splendor Pro Classic. Revealed at the 2014 Auto Expo earlier this year as a cafe racer inspired concept, the Hero has several things working in its favour, and some sadly, which don’t.To begin with, the curvaceous 11-litre fuel tank looks the part. The old-school pin-stripe sans the clutter of body graphics add to the retro cause, but it comes with a hinged tank lid as seen on other Hero Splendor bikes. Instead, basic fuel filler cap, maybe slightly off-set, would have looked more genuine. Offered in all black or solid maroon body colours, Hero keeps it simple. After a long time metallic mudguards (front and rear) in combination with spoke-wheels make a comeback on a trendy new motorcycle. I just wished the front fender was more stylish.