10 things to know before buying Hero Splendor+ Xtec

The Hero Splendor has held the title for the world’s bestselling motorcycle for quite some time. In 2022, Hero launched a higher-spec variant of the Splendor+ with the Xtec suffix, offering a few key safety features that distinguish the Xtec from the base Splendor+ for riders who demand a bit more from their hardy commuters. Here are a few things to know before considering the Hero Splendor+ Xtec. 

1. Does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec get an engine side-stand cut-off sensor?

2. Does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec get disc brakes?

The Hero Splendor+ Xtec is the only model in the Splendor range to offer a front disc brake in its top-spec variant. However, it is worth noting that it misses out on single-channel ABS, which is understandable given its price-sensitive positioning. 

3. Does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec have tubeless tyres?

The Hero Splendor+ range offers tubeless tyres right from the base model. 

4. Does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec feature an LCD dash?

Yes, this is one of the major distinguishing factors between the standard Hero Splendor+ and the Xtec. The latter features an LCD dash instead of the former’s analogue dash.

5. Does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec’s LCD dash feature Bluetooth connectivity?

Yes, the LCD dash brings along Bluetooth connectivity that enables features such as call and SMS alerts. 

6. What other features does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec’s LCD dash have?

Other features include a real-time mileage indicator, a service indicator and a digital speedometer. 

7. Does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec get an LED DRL?

Yes, the Hero Splendor+ Xtec gets an LED DRL strip that sits atop the halogen headlight. 

8. What is the difference between Splendor+ Xtec and Xtec 2.0?

The major difference between the two is that the Xtec offers a front-disc brake option, whereas the Xtec 2.0 gets a full-LED headlight with an H-shaped DRL and a different tail-light cover. 

9. What are the colours and variants available with the Hero Splendor+ Xtec?

The Hero Splendor+ Xtec comes in two variants – Drum and Disc, the major difference between them being the front brake hardware. It is offered with a black base colour with four contrasting accent options – red, blue, yellow and grey.

10. What is the price of the Hero Splendor+ Xtec?

The Hero Splendor+ Xtec is priced from Rs 77,428 for the drum variant and goes up to Rs 80,471 for the Disc variant, making it the most expensive Splendor model currently on sale.