Hero MotoCorp HF Deluxe vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Hero MotoCorp HF Deluxe and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Splendor Plus costs ₹16,812 more than the HF Deluxe, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 29% extra.
The Splendor Plus takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the HF Deluxe and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
HF Deluxe
The HF Deluxe starts ₹16,812 lower (₹58,688 against ₹75,500), about ₹530 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 65 kmpl. That is roughly ₹214 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
HF Deluxe
HF Deluxe makes 0.0 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus adds combi-brake (cbs) that the HF Deluxe does not have on any variant.
Features
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus gets led headlamp, digital console, bluetooth connectivity and engine kill switch.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the HF Deluxe if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is absolute lowest budget
- your priority is fleet or daily-grind use
Buy the Splendor Plus if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is first bike
- your priority is daily 20–40 km commute
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | HF Deluxe | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹58,688 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹68,200 | ₹87,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹69,325 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹3,272 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,58,297 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Hero MotoCorpHF Deluxe | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹58,688 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,860 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 97.2 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | 7.9 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 8.1 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 65 kmpl | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 4 Speed | 4-speed |
| Starter | — | Self and kick |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 85 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 110 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | 9.1 L | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1235 mm | 1236 mm |
| Length | 1965 mm | — |
| Width | 720 mm | — |
| Height | 1045 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | IBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with 2-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 2.75x18-4PR/42P | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 2.75x18-6PR/48P | 80/100-18 |
HF Deluxe vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the HF Deluxe or the Splendor Plus?
- The HF Deluxe is cheaper by ₹16,812 at the base variant (₹58,688 against ₹75,500 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the HF Deluxe or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 65 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the HF Deluxe and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹19,700: roughly ₹68,200 for the HF Deluxe 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 ₹1,58,297 for the HF Deluxe and ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The HF Deluxe comes out ₹19,578 ahead.
