Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Hero Motocorp Splendor Plus

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

451 cc
97.2 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
2 Valves/Cyl

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

2 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
8.4 hp @ 8000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
8.3 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Bore

70 mm
50.0 mm

Stroke

58.6 mm
49.5 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
–

Number of Gears

6
4

Slipper clutch

N/A
–

Reverse gear

N/A

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Multiplate wet type

Fueling

–
Fuel Injection

Aspiration

–
Naturally Aspirated

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

29 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Size

13 L
9.8 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.6 L
–

Top Speed

160 kph
87 kph kph

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Trellis, high-tensile steel
Tubular double cradle

Chassis type

High strength steel trellis
Tubular Double Cradle Type

Front Suspension Type

ø41 mm telescopic fork / 120 mm
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Rear Suspension Type

Twin shocks / 90 mm
5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

N/A

Front Brakes

Disc
Drum

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

130/70 - 18
80/100-18

Rear Tyre Size

150/80 - 16
80/100-18

Radial tyres

N/A

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston
–

Front Wheel Size

18 inch
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

16 inch
18 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Front Brake Size

310 mm
130 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Rear Brake Size

240 mm
130 mm

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Wheel Size

–
Front - 18 inch, Rear - 18 inch

Brake type

–
Front - Drum, Rear - Drum

Dimensions

Length

2250 mm
2000 mm

Width

785 mm
720 mm

Height

1100 mm
1052 mm

Wheelbase

1520 mm
1236 mm

Seat height

735 mm
785 mm

Adjustable seat height

N/A
–

Ground Clearance

150 mm
165 mm

Kerb Weight

176 kg
113 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Cornering ABS

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

Engine brake control

Slide-control

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cornering Headlamps

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane keep assist

Features

Pass-light switch

Daytime Running Lights

Stepped Seat

–

Low Battery Indicator

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
Halogen

Headlamp Type

LED
Halogen

Low Oil Indicator

No. of Tripmeters

2

Odometer

Pillion Backrest

–

Electric Start

–

Pillion Footrest

Digital Fuel Guage

–

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Quickshifter

Tripmeter

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
Halogen

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Analogue

Battery

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

Shift Light

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
–

Turn Signal

Stand Alarm

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Navigation

Cruise Control

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Riding Modes

–

Keyless Lock

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Electric System

–
12V DC

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Tachometer

Average Fuel Consumption

Touchscreen

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Gear Indicator

Tachometer Type

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument console

Digital
Semi-digital

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Shift Indicator

–

Speedometer

–
Analogue