Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus vs TVS Star City Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus and TVS Star City Plus are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹3,474 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Star City Plus takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus and 6/10 for the Star City Plus.
Category by category
Price
Star City Plus
The Star City Plus starts ₹3,474 lower (₹72,026 against ₹75,500), about ₹110 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 70 kmpl.
Performance
Star City Plus
Star City Plus makes 0.2 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 Star City Plus does not have on any variant.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Splendor Plus if
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is first bike
- your priority is daily 20–40 km commute
Buy the Star City Plus if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is buyers who want a digital console
- your priority is daily city commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Splendor Plus | Star City Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹75,500 | ₹72,026 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹87,900 | ₹84,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹68,255 | ₹64,300 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,220 | ₹4,032 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,77,875 | ₹1,69,832 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus | TVSStar City Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹75,500 | ₹72,026 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,390 | ₹2,280 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 97.2 cc | 109.7 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 7.9 bhp | 8.1 bhp |
| Torque | 8.1 Nm | 8.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 70 kmpl | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 4-speed | 4 Speed |
| Starter | Self and kick | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 112 kg | 115 kg |
| Fuel tank | 9.8 L | 10 L |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 172 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1236 mm | 1260 mm |
| Length | — | 1984 mm |
| Width | — | 750 mm |
| Height | — | 1080 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum | Drum, 110 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | SBT |
| Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic | Telescopic (Oil damped) |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable | 5 step adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-18 | 2.75X17"41P |
| Rear tyre | 80/100-18 | 3.0X17"50P |
Splendor Plus vs Star City Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Splendor Plus or the Star City Plus?
- The Star City Plus is cheaper by ₹3,474 at the base variant (₹72,026 against ₹75,500 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Splendor Plus or the Star City Plus?
- Both claim 70 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Splendor Plus and Star City Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹3,900: roughly ₹87,900 for the Splendor Plus and ₹84,000 for the Star City 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 ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus and ₹1,69,832 for the Star City Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Star City Plus comes out ₹8,043 ahead.
