Hero Splendor Plus Xtec Drum: Detailed Explainer
Hero MotoCorp offers the tech-focused version of the Splendor Plus in a more affordable drum brake variant, but it gets the same feature set as the disc variant
If you found the Hero Splendor Plus a bit too bare-bones in terms of features, then you may consider the Hero Splendor Plus Xtec. This one is available either with a front drum brake or a front disc brake, with both variants featuring a rear drum brake. Priced at Rs 81,083 (ex-showroom Delhi), this is the one for those on a budget. Here’s a quick analysis of all that it gets:
Price & Positioning
The Hero Splendor+ Xtec Drum is priced at Rs 81,283, while the the Disc variant costs Rs 84,326, which is Rs 3,043 more. For that premium, you get one key upgrade: a front disc brake. Apart from that, everything remains the same - the engine, features, and colours are identical in both the models.
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Hero Splendor Variant |
Price (ex-showroom Delhi) |
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Splendor+ Xtec Drum |
Rs 81,283 |
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Splendor+ Xtec Disc |
Rs 84,326 |
Design & Styling
The elegant LED DRL located just above the headlight is one of the Xtec version's best features. It gives the bike a slightly more stylish appeal, but keep in mind that the headlight remains a halogen lamp. The long, single-piece seat is made to keep you comfortable whether you're driving on smooth roads or tackling rough roads with a pillion. The seat height is very accessible at 785mm. Also, you can choose from three distinct dual-tone colour options: Red Black, Black Tornado Grey, and Black Sparkling Blue.
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The console is more info-packed than the regular Splendor Plus. It is an LCD unit featuring a speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer, and two trip meters. More importantly, it gets Bluetooth connectivity for call and SMS alerts, and a real-time mileage indicator to keep track of the mileage.
And, if you need to charge your phone on the go, there's a USB port for it (but you’ll have to buy a smartphone holder separately). Plus, the idle-stop-start system cuts the engine when you stop in traffic for a few seconds, which can really help stretch your fuel efficiency. The engine turns back on with a simple pull of the clutch lever.
Safety & Hardware
The bike's braking duties are handled by 130mm drum brakes on both the front and the rear wheels, which are connected through a combined braking system. In terms of safety features, the bike has a Side Stand Indicator that automatically cuts off the engine if you try to start it with the stand down. Additionally, there's a Bank Angle Sensor that shuts off the engine if the bike falls over. The tyres are 80/100-18 tubeless at both ends, whereas suspension consists of a telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers with 5-step preload adjustability at the rear.
Engine & Performance
The bike is powered by a 97.2cc air-cooled engine. It produces 8.02PS at 8000 rpm. The torque is 8.05Nm at 6000 rpm. It uses a 4-speed gearbox, and as for the mileage, Hero claims 70kmpl with E20 fuel, which is pretty amazing for a bike of its class.
BikeDekho Says
The Splendor+ Xtec is basically an upgraded version of a bike that's already super popular for getting around town. With the addition of Bluetooth and calls/messages alerts, it is more convenient than the standard Splendor Plus.
Summing up, while the drum variant is pretty well-rounded in terms of features, performance, and mileage, we’d still recommend stretching your budget by Rs 3,043 and getting the variant with the front disc. Safety is always important irrespective of the segment, and a two-wheeler with a front disc brake almost always offers better braking performance compared to a front drum.
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC User Reviews
Splendor Plus shirf bike nahi logo ka ek bharosa hai, and hero company ne logo ki ummeedo pe khare utare hai, jesa nam vesa kam achhi average, low cost maintenance or comfort bhi dushari bikes se kafi acha hai.Read More
Splendor Plus XTEC is my choice for long-distance use because of its excellent performance, reliable engine, comfortable riding and low daily usage. The design is also simple and easy to run, giving a very comfortable feeling. It is also very lightweight, so you can easily carry it to the smallest of places. Ab tak riding experience achha raha hai. Bike traffic mein easy handle hoti hai, mileage satisfactory hai aur daily riding ke liye comfortable lagti hai mai daily use karta hun mai delivery boy ki job karta hun zomato mein to mere liye ye bahot Jayda accha hai or kam petrol me kaafi acchi kamai kr leta hun. Yes, I will definitely recommend a mountain bike, especially if you want a reliable and economical bike for your daily commute. Maintenance is also manageable. You can run on any kind of petrol and will get a great performance with this bike.Read More
This bike is good and comfortable, i ride it and felt comfort and also felt confidence with great power and engine, i bought 2 bikes from your place where did you prefer and i compared all bikes from your app and everything is good in this bike. I have ride it for 78 kilometres on a village road it performed too much good, and i have also ride it on highway in my city lucknow and it felt good and very comfortable, it has performance with great power. Yes, i will always recommend this bike, if you want great power with high performance, then you should to buy it. it's more powerful, comfortable and highly performance bike, i loved this bike and always recommended. Read More
Smooth on highway, best suspension, good mileage, family freindly, stylish look, good bike for city and village pocket friendly, low maintenance, seat is very comftable, long travelling eidth is proper for most Men. Good mileage, best handling, best experience, good pickup, throttle is very excellent for longer highway for covering larger distances, fuel tank is sufficient for day to day use for common people, speedometer gives exact details about bike. Yes, I have recommend this bike to my many brother and friends and other people of my village also of my workplace and feedback also same as my experience. This bike is made and designed for Indian needs and requirement of common people.Read More
Best bike for riding in budget and overall average is quite good comparing to other vehicles in this price range Performance is all good Personally I never feel tired when I riding hero splendor plus xtec Quite good and also good long rides but one thing remember give time to the bike for engine cooling because of your riding 200km then you have to give same time to bike otherwise It can be heated and it can damage your engine also Yess I will recommend this bike because when I ride I feel comfort and feeling comfort while riding is most important than for anyone And mileage is absolutely good in this price the bike is absolutely perfect Read More