Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus Expert Verdict

Hero Splendor Plus Detailed Review

• Splendor Plus Looks and Colour Options

  Hero Splendor Plus features a traditional, clean appearance. The panels are flat, the tank is svelte and low with no extenders or curves, and the versatile grasp grip on the back is quite helpful. The Splendor Plus is a typical little commuter motorbike with a straightforward design; it has never had a particularly attractive appearance. The Hero Splendor Plus BS6 doesn’t get any fancy elements but it gets the job done pretty well. At the front, this commuter motorcycle gets a rectangular halogen headlamp with rectangle-shaped halogen turn indicators. The motorcycle gets a small visor too that is an extension of its plastic panels. Moving to the side profile, we can see that though this motorcycle gets an old-school design language, thanks to the new triple-tone attractive graphics on the body panels, the motorcycle does look good and fresh.

  The Hero Splendor Plus gets a long single-piece seat with a metallic carrier to carry pieces of stuff. The motorcycle gets a decent-sized fuel tank with a rectangular fuel-filler cap. The new body graphics surely makes it more appealing than before but these are further complemented by chrome accents on the body parts and the exhaust. At the rear, it gets a rectangle-shaped halogen tail lamp. The new 2021 Hero Splendor Plus BS6 is currently available in nine colour variants. They are - Matte Shield Gold, Black With Sports Red, Heavy Grey With Green, Black With Purple, Black With Silver, Firefly Golden, Beetle Red, Bumble Bee Yellow and the new limited edition 100 Million Edition model. Recently, Hero has launched the Splendor Plus XTEC variant. The Xtec Splendor maintains the same general look and feel as the standard Splendor. The new LED DRL that is integrated into the headlight cowl is the only modification. The headlight bulb is now an LED as well. Hero has also employed fresh visuals to set the Xtec model apart from the other variants. The basic graphic approach combined with it does look fantastic.

  The new Hero Splendor Plus BS6 measures 2000 mm in length, 720 mm in width and it has a height of 1052 mm. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1236 mm and the saddle height is rated at 785 mm and it is very comfortable for even short riders. The Splendor Plus gets a 165 mm ground clearance which is decent enough to tackle speed breakers and rough patches of roads. This motorcycle’s fuel tank capacity is rated at 9.8 litres. The Hero Splendor Plus BS6 weighs 110 kgs for the kick variant while the self-start variant of the motorcycle weighs around 112 kgs. 

  Summary

  The new Hero Splendor Plus is a good looking entry-level commuter motorcycle. However, it does not get any fancy elements. The motorcycle is available in multiple colours.

• Splendor Plus Engine Performance and Mileage

  A 97.2cc fuel-injected single-cylinder engine with 7.9 bhp of power and 8.05 Nm of torque powers the Hero Splendor Plus. A 4-speed manual gearbox is connected to the engine. Hero is renowned for having the greatest fuel efficiency in its class, and the Splendor Plus also offers excellent economy. There isn't any more sophisticated stuff available other from that. We also have a side-stand indication, and the dials are analogue. The Hero Splendor Plus offers good initial acceleration and decent performance. It is an ideal city bike, thanks to its compact footprint and easy to ride manner which help to filter the traffic easily.

   

  Just like almost all other Hero MotoCorp motorcycles, the new Hero Splendor Plus BS6 is also equipped with the company's patented i3S or idle stop/start system. This i3S system helps in boosting the fuel economy of the motorcycle and the Splendor Plus is a very fuel-efficient bike. The new 2021 Hero Splendor Plus BS6 delivers 65-70 kmpl of mileage in real-world conditions, which makes it one of the most fuel-efficient motorcycles currently on sale in the Indian market. 

  Summary

  The Hero Splendor Plus BS6 offers decent performance and it is an ideal city bike. The motorcycle also delivers a very good fuel economy of 65-70 kmpl in real-world conditions

• Splendor Plus Tyres, Brakes and Features

  The tubular double-cradle frame forms the foundation of the new Hero Splendor Plus. Telescopic forks at the front and hydraulic dual shock-absorbers with five-step adjustments at the back handle the motorcycle's suspension functions. Even over speed bumps and uneven ground, the Splendor Plus glides smoothly and delivers a nice soft ride quality. The motorbike has large 18-inch tubeless tyres instead of the Hero HF Deluxe's tube-style tyres. The Hero Splendor Plus BS6's two tyres are identical in size and have 18-inch wheels with an 80/100 section.

  The braking duties on this commuter motorcycle are performed by a 130 mm drum unit at both ends and it also gets an IBS or integrated braking system as an additional safety aid. But, it doesn’t get a disc brake at the front and Hero should have offered it at least as an option. The Splendor Plus also receives CBS in order to meet with safety standards (Combined Braking System).  The Splendor Plus offers decent braking performance and what this IBS does is that it automatically engages the front brake too every time you apply the rear brake. The Hero Splendor Plus gets analogue dials as instrument cluster that displays the speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, etc.

  Summary

  The Hero Splendor Plus offers decent hardware as it is an entry-level commuter bike. The motorcycle offers good ride quality, decent brakes and gets all the basic usable features.