Hero HF Deluxe & Splendor Plus Flex Fuel: What's New
Differences compared to the E20 versions explained
Hero MotoCorp has launched the HF Deluxe & Splendor Plus Flex Fuel at Rs 72,792 and Rs 82,810, (both ex-showroom), respectively. These bikes are the first E85-compliant bikes from the brand.
Here’s how these bikes different from their respective E20 top variants.
Price - Costlier By Up To Rs 2,479
First and foremost, both the bikes are more expensive.
|
Model |
Flex Fuel Price |
Regular Model (top-end variant) Price |
Difference |
|
Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel |
Rs 72,792 |
Rs 72,620 |
+ Rs 172 |
|
Hero Splendor Plus Flex Fuel |
Rs 82,810 |
Rs 80,311 |
+ Rs 2,479 |
All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi
Both the bikes are slightly different mechanically, which makes them more expensive.
Engine - Revised ECU, More Power
The bikes are powered by the same 97.2cc single-cylinder engine. However, there are changes to the ECU (engine control unit) and the fuel system to make them compatible with up to E85 petrol. As a result, the peak output is now 8.56PS (+0.54PS) and 8.3Nm (+0.25) with E85 petrol.
Features - New Digital Fuel Gauge
The new flex fuel bikes get a semi-digital instrument cluster. It has an analogue speedometer and a digital fuel gauge. The E20-compliant bikes have an analogue fuel gauge.
Colour - Available In 1 Colour
The HF Deluxe & Splendor Plus Flex Fuel get a new black colour with lime yellow graphics on the tank, side panels and the headlamp cowl. There are ‘Flex Fuel’ stickers on the sides of the fuel tank. This unique paint scheme makes these bikes visually different from the E20-compliant versions.