Hero Splendor Plus: Highest vs Lowest Mileage
The results from our tests are just INSANE!
The Hero Splendor Plus stands out as India’s most famous commuter motorcycle. It has been the country’s highest selling bike consistently for many years now. This popularity comes down to the Splendor’s low maintenance costs and most importantly, amazing mileage. We put the bike to a test to see how high and low the Splendor’s mileage can truly go.
The Highest Mileage
How much mileage can the Hero Splendor Plus truly give? To find out, check out the reel embedded below.
For this test we rode the Splendor at speeds of 25-30kmph in the city and 50kmph on the highway. The test included a mix of 40 per cent highway and 60 per cent city riding. We covered a distance of 50km and over the course of the trip, the bike consumed 0.41 litres of fuel.
This means that for 1 litre, the Hero Splendor Plus can return a mileage of 125kmpl. This means the bike can easily cover a distance of 1225km! Which is more than enough to travel from Mumbai to Goa and back in just one tank of fuel! But that’s only if you are willing to ride at about 50kmph all the time on the highway.
The Lowest Mileage
The 125kmpl mileage at low speeds is surely impressive, but let's be real. Not all of us ride that way and there are some cases where we have to travel at higher speeds. To see how low the Splendor Plus mileage can go, we tested the bike again. Here’s the breakdown of our results in a reel.
For this test, we rode the bike at the highest possible speeds. The distance covered was the same 50km under mixed riding conditions. This time, the bike consumed 1.18 litres of petrol, which translates to a mileage of 43.47kmpl.
This is still an impressive number and is more than what a good chunk of motorcycles in the market can offer. So overall, in terms of mileage, the Splendor Plus is still king.
Both these reels were the shorter version of the longer video we had made recently. For a more comprehensive breakdown of the mileage runs, check out our video below.
The Hero Splendor Plus is powered by a 97.2cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine which outputs 8.02PS and 8.05Nm. The Splendor Plus is offered in 7 variants and here’s a brief breakdown of their prices.
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Hero Splendor Plus Variant |
Price (ex-showroom Delhi) |
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Splendor Plus Drum Brake |
Rs 75,441 |
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Splendor Plus i3S Drum Brake & i3S Drum Brake Black & Accent |
Rs 76,786 |
|
Splendor Plus i3S Matte Axis Grey |
Rs 78,286 |
|
Splendor Plus XTEC |
Rs 79,911 |
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Splendor Plus XTEC 2.0 |
Rs 82,911 |
|
Splendor Plus XTEC Disc |
Rs 83,461 |
The Hero Splendor Plus goes up against other 100cc commuter offerings in the market such as the Honda Shine 100.
Hero Splendor Plus User Reviews
The bike is very nice and I love this bike. I like this bike's performance and comfort. This bike's suspension are very soft and works well. Seat is so comfortable. Overall a nice bike. I love this bike.Read More
Because it's a simple bike with professional look and low maintenance cost. It has a simple and professional design and is comfortable for daily uses. It is also easy to handle in city traffic and suitable for regular commuting and everyday rides. Its riding experience has been good so far and also this bike feels comfortable and easy to handle, especially during daily city rides. The mileage is satisfactory, the performance is smooth, and the seating position is comfortable for regular use. Yes, because it comes with very low maintenance cost and good average bike and good looking a very simple and practical motorcycle for daily use. It offers good mileage, comfortable riding, easy handling. The professional design is also a plus point for the rider.Read More
This 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 More
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 More
Many 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 More