Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus vs Hero MotoCorp Xoom
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus and Hero MotoCorp Xoom are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹2,803 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
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 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus and 6/10 for the Xoom.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹2,803 lower (₹75,500 against ₹78,303), about ₹90 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 45 kmpl. That is roughly ₹6,289 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Xoom
Xoom 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
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus adds combi-brake (cbs) that the Xoom does not have on any variant.
Features
Xoom
Xoom gets projector headlamp, led daytime running lamp, usb charging port and idle start-stop and 1 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Splendor Plus if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is first bike
- your priority is daily 20–40 km commute
Buy the Xoom if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is style-conscious commuting
- your priority is riders wanting a disc brake option
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Splendor Plus | Xoom |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹75,500 | ₹78,303 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹87,900 | ₹90,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹68,255 | ₹99,700 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,220 | ₹4,364 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,77,875 | ₹2,12,464 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus | Hero MotoCorpXoom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹75,500 | ₹78,303 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,390 | ₹2,480 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 97.2 cc | 110.9 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 1 Valves |
| Power | 7.9 bhp | 8.1 bhp |
| Torque | 8.1 Nm | 8.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 70 kmpl | 45 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 4-speed | CVT automatic |
| Starter | Self and kick | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 87 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 112 kg | 108 kg |
| Fuel tank | 9.8 L | 5.2 L |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 770 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 155 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1236 mm | 1300 mm |
| Length | — | 1881 mm |
| Width | — | 717 mm |
| Height | — | 1118 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | IBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable | Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-18 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 80/100-18 | 100/80-12 |
Splendor Plus vs Xoom: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Splendor Plus or the Xoom?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹2,803 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹78,303 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Splendor Plus or the Xoom?
- The Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 45 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Splendor Plus and Xoom in Delhi?
- About ₹3,000: roughly ₹87,900 for the Splendor Plus and ₹90,900 for the Xoom, 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 ₹2,12,464 for the Xoom, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus comes out ₹34,589 ahead.
