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Hero Splendor now available with front disc brake

The optional disc brake is available on the Splendor+ XTEC variant.
1 min read4 Sep '24
Rishaad ModyRishaad Mody
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Hero Splendor, price, front disc, mileage

It has been thirty years since the Hero Splendor went on sale, and the bike is now available with a disc brake. The latest Hero Splendor Plus Xtec can now be had with a front disc brake for an additional Rs 3,550.

  1. Front disc variant weighs 1.6kg more
  2. Price has gone up by Rs 3,550

The rest of the bike is identical to the lower Splendor models, featuring the same 8.02hp and 8.05Nm performance figures from the fuel-injected 97.2cc single-cylinder engine. The bike runs on 18-inch wheels, and the disc version weighs an additional 1.6kg, taking the total to 113.6kg. 

Priced at Rs 83,461 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Splendor+ Xtec Disc is available in three graphic schemes: Black Sparkling Blue, Black Tornado Grey, and Black Red. This is the highest-spec version of the standard Splendor with the iconic sloper engine, and it comes with features like a digital display, Bluetooth connectivity and fuel-saving start-stop tech.
 

Ethanol powered Bajaj Pulsar NS160 showcased

Flex Fuel Pulsar NS160 was showcased alongside the Freedom CNG bike at the India Bio-Energy & Tech (IBET) Expo 2024.
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Bajaj Pulsar NS160, flex fuel bike, price

Bajaj Chetak Blue 3202 launched at Rs 1.15 lakh

The Chetak Blue 3202 is the renamed mid-spec Urbane variant and costs Rs 8,000 less than before.
1 min read4 Sep '24
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Bajaj Chetak, 3202 launch, price, range.

BMW CE 02 expected to launch this month

The BMW CE 02 will be one of the most expensive electric two-wheelers in India.
2 min read4 Sep '24
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BMW CE 02

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS teased ahead of reveal

Speed Twin 1200 RS is expected to have premium componentry and a more powerful engine.
2 min read4 Sep '24
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8K+ views
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 price, RS launch.

Hero regains the lead in August 2024 bike, scooter sales

While Hero is back on top, the gap between Honda and Hero is less than a thousand units.
3 min read4 Sep '24
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Hero Splendor, Suzuki Access 125, sales in August.

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