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Last Updated on: 24 Sep 2026
Hero has never fitted a front disc brake to any Splendor+ variant, across any generation of this motorcycle, a deliberate trade-off rather than an oversight. By retaining drum brakes at both ends across every model, from entry trim to top-spec trim, Hero keeps the Splendor+'s price down. No variant gets ABS either.
Underpinning this braking setup is a tubular double-cradle frame. The Hero MotoCorp Splendor+ is powered by a single 97.2cc engine producing 7.91bhp, paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox and a wet multiplate clutch. Kerb weight stands at 112kg with a seat height of 785mm, though Autocar India's FAQ notes that fast-moving multi-axle trucks can unsettle this light chassis on highways, given the top speed of 87kph.
Instrumentation is handled by twin-pod analogue dials, and tubeless tyres are standard across the range. Annual upkeep runs roughly Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 4,000 per year.
Our Rating Yet to be Reviewed | Body Type Bike |
Mileage 70 kmpl | Engine 97.2 cc |
Fuel Type Petrol | Transmission Manual |
Fuel Type/ Propulsion | Petrol |
Engine Displacement | 97.2 cc |
Valvetrain | 2 Valves/Cyl |
Fueling | Fuel Injection |
Cooling | Air Cooled |
Engine Type | 1 cylinder |
Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
Max Engine Power | 8.4 hp @ 8000 rpm |
Max Engine Torque | 8.3 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Bore | 50.0 mm |
Stroke | 49.5 mm |
Number of Gears | 4 |
Reverse gear | No |
Transmission Type | Manual |
Clutch | Multiplate wet type |
Fuel Tank Size | 9.8 L |
Top Speed | 87 kph kph |
Chassis name | Tubular double cradle |
Chassis type | Tubular Double Cradle Type |
Front Suspension Type | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
Front Suspension Adjustability | No |
Rear Suspension Type | 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
Rear Suspension Adjustability | Yes |
Electronic suspension | No |
Front Brakes | Drum |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
Wheel Type | Alloy |
Wheel Construction | Alloy |
Tyre type | Tubeless |
Front Tyre Size | 80/100-18 |
Rear Tyre Size | 80/100-18 |
Radial tyres | No |
Wheel Size | Front - 18 inch, Rear - 18 inch |
Brake type | Front - Drum, Rear - Drum |
Front Wheel Size | 18 inch |
Rear Wheel Size | 18 inch |
Front Brake Type | Drum |
Front Brake Size | 130 mm |
Rear Brake Type | Drum |
Rear Brake Size | 130 mm |
Length | 2000 mm |
Width | 720 mm |
Height | 1052 mm |
Wheelbase | 1236 mm |
Seat height | 785 mm |
Ground Clearance | 165 mm |
Kerb Weight | 113 kg |
| Combined Braking System | |
| Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) | |
| Cornering ABS | |
| Hazard lights | |
| Side-stand engine cut-off | |
| Traction control |
| Headlamp Type | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | |
| Pass-light switch | |
| Engine-kill switch | |
| USB Charging Port | |
| Bluetooth Connectivity |
| Instrument console | Semi-digital |
| Tachometer | |
| Trip Meter | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | |
| Average Speed | |
| Fuel gauge |
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