Hero Motocorp Splendor Plus vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

97.2 cc
451 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
8 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel Injection
Fuel-Injected

Cooling

Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
2 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
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Max Engine Power

8.4 hp @ 8000 rpm
52 Hp @ 10000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

8.3 Nm @ 6000 rpm
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Bore

50.0 mm
70 mm

Stroke

49.5 mm
58.6 mm

Number of Gears

4
6

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Multiplate wet type
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Ignition

–
Digital

Spark Plugs

–
1 Per Cylinder

Slipper clutch

–

Gearbox Type

–
Manual

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

9.8 L
14 L

Top Speed

87 kph kph
190 kph

Official Fuel Economy

–
26.31 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

–
2.8 L

User Reported Mileage

–
21.2 kmpl

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Tubular double cradle
Trellis, high-tensile steel

Chassis type

Tubular Double Cradle Type
High strength steel trellis

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Fork

Front Suspension Adjustability

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Rear Suspension Type

5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

Front Brakes

Drum
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

80/100-18
110/70 - R17

Rear Tyre Size

80/100-18
150/60 - R17

Radial tyres

Wheel Size

Front - 18 inch, Rear - 18 inch
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Brake type

Front - Drum, Rear - Drum
Disc

Front Wheel Size

18 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

18 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Drum
Disc

Front Brake Size

130 mm
310 mm

Rear Brake Type

Drum
Disc

Rear Brake Size

130 mm
220 mm

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
310 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
220 mm

Calliper Type

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Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston

Dimensions

Length

2000 mm
1995 mm

Width

720 mm
730 mm

Height

1052 mm
1120 mm

Wheelbase

1236 mm
1375 mm

Seat height

785 mm
785 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm
145 mm

Kerb Weight

113 kg
171 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Cornering ABS

Hazard lights

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

Engine brake control

Slide-control

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cornering Headlamps

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane keep assist

Side-stand indicator

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Features

Headlamp Type

Halogen
LED

Daytime Running Lights

Pass-light switch

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Navigation

Riding Modes

–

Cruise Control

Quickshifter

Keyless Lock

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

No. of Tripmeters

2

Tripmeters Type

Analogue
Digital

Low Oil Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Clock

Electric System

12V DC
–

Battery

MF Battery, 12V - 3 Ah
12V, 8.6Ah

Headlight Bulb Type

Halogen
LED

Brake/Tail Light

Halogen
LED

Turn Signal

Odometer

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Shift Light

Pillion Backrest

–

Electric Start

–

Digital Fuel Guage

–

Antilock Braking System

–
Dual Channel ABS

Stepped Seat

–

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Backlit switchgear

–

Brake lock clasp

–

Underseat storage light

–

Audio System

–

Charging Socket

–

Launch Control

–

Steering Damper

–

Hill-hold Assist

–

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Semi-digital
Digital

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty Range

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

–

Service due indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Speedometer

Analogue
–

Tachometer Type

Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Touchscreen

–

Ambient temperature gauge

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