Hero Splendor Plus: Family Explained
Planning to get the Hero Splendor Plus but confused about which variant to go for? Let us help
Planning to get the Hero Splendor Plus but confused about which variant to go for? Let us help
The Hero Splendor is an extremely common name in the Indian household for being a reliable and economical motorcycle. This explains it consistently being one of the highest selling motorcycles in India for more than a decade now.
There are quite some motorcycles in the Splendor Plus lineup and you might get confused between them. Here’s a detailed explanation about what each bike is all about:
Base Variant:
Starting at Rs 69,380 (ex-showroom Delhi), this is the most affordable variant in the Splendor Plus lineup. Hero chose to not tinker with the bike’s looks as its familiarity factor plays an important role in maintaining trust with its customers. The bike gets 130mm drum brakes with a self-start system and alloy wheels.
i3S Variants:
There are three variants which Hero has equipped with its trademark i3S (idle stop start system).
Retailing at Rs 70,700 (ex-showroom Delhi), the base i3S variant is practically the same as the Splendor Plus base variant, with the i3S feature added to it.
Hero offers a Black and Accent colour scheme for the i3S variant which also retails at Rs 70,700 (ex-showroom Delhi). The overall dark theme of the bike gives it a stealthy appeal. That coupled with the lemon yellow striping all around looks catchy.
The top-of-the-line i3S Matt Shield Gold comes with a Matt Gold colour scheme that gives the bike a bit more road presence than the other colours on offer. The contrast between the gold and black gives the bike a bit more character. This variant retails at Rs 71,700 (ex-showroom Delhi).
Xtec
At the top of the variants lineup sits the newly launched Splendor Plus Xtec. It comes loaded with features such as a fully digital instrument cluster, a segment-first in the 100cc club. The console comes with bluetooth connectivity, call and SMS alert, dual tripmeters, mileage indicator, and low fuel indicator. It also gets an LED DRL along with four new colour schemes: Sparkling Beta Blue, Canvas Black, Tornado Grey and Pearl White.
Adding to the features list, this variant also gets Hero’s trademark i3S technology (Idle Stop-Start System) along with an integrated USB charger and a side-stand engine cut-off feature. Hero has also equipped it with a bank-angle-sensor that cuts off the engine in the event of a fall. It retails at Rs 72,900 (ex-showroom Delhi), making it only Rs 2,200 more than the base i3S variant.
That said, there are no mechanical changes in any of these variants. All of them are still powered by the 97.2cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor which produces 8.02PS and 8.05Nm, mated to a 4-speed transmission. The underpinnings, including the telescopic forks, rear shock absorbers and 130mm drum brakes remain the same too.
Hero Splendor Plus User Reviews
- MIND-BLOWINGThis is really good for villagers and middle class family, thankyou hero tum hi ek matra aise service dete ho, koi bhi nhi deta hai, Kya service hai ek shabd me bole to amazing, mai ek gaanv se hoon aur ye gaanv me bahut hi jyada popular bike hai, kitno ko hamne suggestions bhi diye hai ye bike khardne ke liye, mileage bhi acha hai.Read More1
- review of bike.Splendor is a good bike for daily commuters as it delivers a good mileage and smooth performance. In one word, a buget king or mileage king. Moreover maintainance is also low, parts are easily available in market. I will recommend this bike for all the office commuter as well as for local users. Overall nice bike.Read More1 1
- Hero Splendor Plus – The Everyday HeroMany people choose the hero splendor plus because it is practical and reliable commuter motorcycle. Excellent mileage around 65-70 kilometre per litre. Comfortable riding. Low maintenance and spare parts are widely available. I am happy with this bike. Easy to ride, light weight and very easy to handle. It is comfortable for beginners and city traffic. Hero has a large service network across India. Making repairs and servicing convenient. Budget friendly bike for everyday use. Yes, I would recommend hundred percent. It is trusted brand. Good resale value and easy to ride. It's engine is known for long term durability, mileage is good. Upright seating position and good suspension for daily riding.Read More2
- lord splendorIt's lord splendor what you talking about, splendor is like has it all the features mileage the beauty and the features not even a question why did i choose this bike becasue its smooth and comfortable, apple clutch kind of its great. Comfort is good, i don't i'm good with it, if youre heavy person you have to reconsider on the long run, safety no issues, mileage is top of everything, ride has been pretty good, and i love it, took many places without any trouble. If you're someone on budget and want travel as much as you want this bike will get you there no sweat, no maintenance issue at all, light wieght as it was, mileage is the best thing and its would recommend this to everyone.Read More3 2
- Good durable snd reliableHero Splendor Plus is perfect for rural areas with a durable engine, excellent mileage, low maintainance and comfortable ride. A reliable, budget friendly bike that is ideal for daily family use. Very smooth bike Comfortable for family rides, delivers excellent mileage, has a durable engine easy handling and smooth city performance. Good for rural roads and short highway trips at moderate speeds, but not high speeds. Best for daily commuters, rural riders, families, students and anyone seeking a reliable, fuel efficient, low maintainance bike for everyday use and occasional highway rides but not speed on highways not long distance.Read More3