Bajaj CNG Bike vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The CNG Bike costs ₹28,737 more than the Splendor Plus, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 38% extra.
The Splendor Plus takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹28,737 lower (₹75,500 against ₹1,04,237), about ₹920 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 70 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,792 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus has the better power-to-weight ratio: 71 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
CNG Bike
CNG Bike gets rear monoshock, led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp and usb charging port.
City manners
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus is 37 kg lighter and lower in the seat (785 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is daily high-mileage commuting
- your priority is fuel-cost-conscious riders
Buy the Splendor Plus if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹87,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 4-speed |
| Starter | — | Self and kick |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1236 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 80/100-18 |
CNG Bike vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹28,737 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹1,04,237 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the Splendor Plus?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 70 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹31,500: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike and ₹87,900 for the Splendor Plus, 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 ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus comes out ₹26,552 ahead.
