Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus Flex Fuel vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus Xtec
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus Flex Fuel and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus Xtec are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹164 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Splendor Plus Flex Fuel takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel and 7/10 for the Splendor Plus Xtec.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus Flex Fuel
The Splendor Plus Flex Fuel starts ₹164 lower (₹81,196 against ₹81,360), about ₹10 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Splendor Plus Xtec
Splendor Plus Xtec claims 73 kmpl against 62 kmpl. That is roughly ₹681 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Splendor Plus Flex Fuel
Splendor Plus Flex Fuel has the better power-to-weight ratio: 75 against 71 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is brand-conscious commuting
- your priority is riders wanting flex-fuel readiness
Buy the Splendor Plus Xtec if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is fuel-economy first buyers
- your priority is long-standing hero loyalists
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Splendor Plus Flex Fuel | Splendor Plus Xtec |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹81,196 | ₹81,360 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹94,100 | ₹94,300 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹72,730 | ₹69,325 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,516 | ₹4,528 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,01,346 | ₹1,85,653 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus Flex Fuel | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus Xtec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹81,196 | ₹81,360 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,570 | ₹2,580 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 97.2 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 8.4 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 8.3 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 62 kmpl | 73 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 4 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 87 km/h | 87 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 113 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | 9.8 L | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1236 mm | 1236 mm |
| Length | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
| Width | 720 mm | 720 mm |
| Height | 1052 mm | 1052 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | IBS | IBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear suspension | 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-18 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 80/100-18 | 80/100-18 |
Splendor Plus Flex Fuel vs Splendor Plus Xtec: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel or the Splendor Plus Xtec?
- The Splendor Plus Flex Fuel is cheaper by ₹164 at the base variant (₹81,196 against ₹81,360 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel or the Splendor Plus Xtec?
- The Splendor Plus Xtec claims 73 kmpl against 62 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel and Splendor Plus Xtec in Delhi?
- About ₹200: roughly ₹94,100 for the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel 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 ₹2,01,346 for the Splendor Plus Flex Fuel and ₹1,85,653 for the Splendor Plus Xtec, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus Xtec comes out ₹15,693 ahead.
