Ather Energy 450X vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus Xtec
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus Xtec are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹58,640 more than the Splendor Plus Xtec, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 72% extra.
The 450X takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 7/10 for the Splendor Plus Xtec.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus Xtec
The Splendor Plus Xtec starts ₹58,640 lower (₹81,360 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹1,860 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.
Performance
450X
450X has the better power-to-weight ratio: 77 against 71 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
450X
450X adds front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Splendor Plus Xtec 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 Xtec
Splendor Plus Xtec comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the 450X.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Splendor Plus Xtec 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 fuel-economy first buyers
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Splendor Plus Xtec |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹81,360 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹94,300 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹69,325 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹4,528 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹1,85,653 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus Xtec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹81,360 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹2,580 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | — | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 73 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 | 112 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 Xtec: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Splendor Plus Xtec?
- The Splendor Plus Xtec is cheaper by ₹58,640 at the base variant (₹81,360 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Splendor Plus Xtec in Delhi?
- About ₹52,600: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹94,300 for the Splendor Plus Xtec, 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 ₹1,85,653 for the Splendor Plus Xtec, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The 450X comes out ₹11,311 ahead.
