Ather Energy 450X vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus Flex Fuel
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus Flex Fuel are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹58,804 more than the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 72% extra.
The 450X takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 6/10 for the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus Flex Fuel
The Splendor Plus Flex Fuel starts ₹58,804 lower (₹81,196 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹1,870 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
450X
The 450X is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
450X
450X adds front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel does not have on any variant.
Features
450X
450X gets regenerative braking, companion app, over-the-air updates and hill hold and 5 more items.
Warranty
Splendor Plus Flex Fuel
Splendor Plus Flex Fuel comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the 450X.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is brand-conscious commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Splendor Plus Flex Fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹81,196 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹94,100 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹72,730 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹4,516 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹2,01,346 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus Flex Fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹81,196 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹2,570 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 8.4 bhp |
| Torque | — | 8.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 62 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Belt drive, PMSM motor | 4 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6.4 kW | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 161 km | — |
| Charging time | 5.5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 87 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 113 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1236 mm |
| Length | — | 2000 mm |
| Width | — | 720 mm |
| Height | — | 1052 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | IBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 80/100-18 |
450X vs Splendor Plus Flex Fuel: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel?
- The Splendor Plus Flex Fuel is cheaper by ₹58,804 at the base variant (₹81,196 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Splendor Plus Flex Fuel in Delhi?
- About ₹52,800: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹94,100 for the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,74,342 for the 450X and ₹2,01,346 for the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The 450X comes out ₹27,004 ahead.
