Hero Splendor Plus Xtec: Variants Explained
The Hero Splendor Plus Xtec offers a choice between drum and disc brakes, with about Rs 3,000 premium separating two otherwise identically-equipped variants
The Hero Splendor is no longer the most basic commuter you can buy. It has now come up with the Splendor Plus Xtec variant. With the Splendor Plus Xtec variant, it is also a feature-loaded commuter. Both the Disc variant and Drum variants run on the same 97.2cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine with 8PS and 8.05Nm outputs, paired to a humble 4-speed gearbox. Crucially, Hero hasn't stripped any technology from the lower variant. Both get the fully digital speedometer with Bluetooth for call and SMS alerts, a real-time mileage indicator, a USB charging port, and i3S idle stop-start. They even look the same with identical colours and graphics. The Xtec lineup is split purely on brake hardware.
Splendor Plus Xtec Drum Brake
Honestly, the Hero Splendor Plus Xtec Drum variant at Rs 81,083 (ex-showroom Delhi) gives you almost everything the Xtec badge promises. Front and rear both run 130mm drum brakes, linked by Combined Braking System (CBS) for a safer experience. The connected console, side-stand engine cut-off, tubeless tyres on alloy wheels is all here. Kerb weight sits at 112kg. If you're looking for a mileage-focused commuter in a rural or semi-urban area who rarely exceeds city speeds, the Drum variant doesn't leave you short on features. It leaves you short on one thing only, front disc braking power.
Splendor Plus Xtec Disc Brake
The Disc variant is available at Rs 84,126 (ex-showroom, Delhi) which is a Rs 3,043 premium over the Drum variant. That entire premium goes to a single upgrade: a 240 mm front disc brake. The rear stays a 130 mm drum. The CBS is retained, however the kerb weight nudges up to 113.6 kg which is 1.6 kg more. That's it. The engine, suspension, tyres, and the full Bluetooth feature set are identical to the Drum variant. No extra cosmetic or tech additions. If you often ride at highway speeds, this is a must-have upgrade for you.
Which One Should You Buy?
The choice is refreshingly straightforward. Unlike motorcycles where higher variants have complicated feature upgrades, the Rs 3,043 premium here buys one thing, and a rather important one: better braking. A front disc delivers stronger stopping power, better heat dissipation, and more confidence during emergency braking. For riders who carry a pillion regularly, use highways, or tackle hilly terrain, that's a tangible safety improvement. I'd pick the Disc variant without much deliberation for anyone doing more than low-speed urban commuting.
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC User Reviews
- Hero splendor plus xtecThis 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 More5
- velue For Money Bike & Best bikeSmooth 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 More4 3
- Review of splendor plus xtecBest 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 perfectRead More14 14
- splendor is the first choice of every indian middle class family.After owning this bike for than 3 years , I feel that its very good about mileage, comfort, and riding posture . It's a very low maintenance bike , service costs are also very low. If you get full tank petrol in this bike you don't have get petrol for 1 month it take out a massive mileage. In India this bike is first choice for the middle class families. I also own this bike and doesn't have any complaint about it.Read More7 13
- Everyday Reliability with Hero Splendor Plus XTECA friend’s night ride idea made me plan the same, and it actually felt nice. This bike handles city roads calmly, doesn’t feel tiring, and keeps short trips easy. Weekend outings feel more relaxed, and even small store runs stay smooth. We wanted something steady for city lanes and small weekend plans. This bike feels comfortable and doesn’t trouble you in traffic. Quick turns, short breaks, and small detours all feel natural. Good for couples who like short peaceful rides. Great option for people who want a practical ride for daily movement. Works well in tight streets and doesn’t feel annoying on short trips. Weekend outings stay simple, and every ride feels manageable without extra effort or stress.Read More10 9