Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Review : The Hero Splendor Plus has stood by many Indian bike riders for several decades. With the launch of the Splendor Plus XTEC, Hero MotoCorp has transformed this gut commuter into the present age, with all of its tech but still retaining that age-old reliability. So, basically, the Splendor Plus XTEC is likely to be a bike that checks all three boxes: efficiency, comfort, and intelligent technology.
Powering the Splendor Plus XTEC is a 97.2cc engine that is air-cooled and provides smooth and consistent operation. Again, it is not a racing machine, but perfect for daily sprints through the city. The engine is rated for maximum power at 8.02 PS at 8,000 rpm and has the peak torque rating at 8.05 Nm at 6,000 rpm, which gives it grunt for piercing through city traffic-aided by some minor highway jaunts whenever necessary. Weighing just 112 kg, riding these machines becomes a breeze, almost effortless as one jostles through crowded urban locales.
The Splendor Plus XTEC earns great credit regarding fuel efficiency. It claims a mileage of 73 km/l, making the Splendor Plus XTEC one of the most fuel-efficient in its category. Hence, a rationale away from fuel savings for daily commuters. However, from user reports in the real world, mileage seems to hover around 60-65 km/l, depending on the style of riding and conditions of the road.
Design-wise, the Splendor Plus XTEC maintains the old-school feel of the Splendor series while integrating some modern touches. The colors available for the bike are attractive: Nobel Red, Matte Grey, Black Tornado Grey, and Red Black. A rider can choose a style that suits him personally. The design also accommodates seat height of 785 mm, providing comfort to riders of different statures who might confidently reach the ground while riding.
The process of incorporating a digital speedometer in the Splendor Plus XTEC is that it passes data on electronically and is directly readable at a glance. Moreover, Bluetooth connectivity comes in handy to keep the riders connected on the move. Apart from navigation and Bluetooth messaging, the bike will have real-time mileage indicators that let riders know how much fuel they are consuming and adjust their riding style accordingly.
Stopping power is guaranteed by hard drum brakes at the front and rear of the Splendor Plus XTEC, ideal for those panicking at the prospect of bringing their bike to a halt. The comfortable ride of the bike, no matter how terrible the road is, is ensured scope both at the front and rear with heavy-duty telescopic-type hydraulic shock absorber and swingarm with a 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber respectively.
Hence, it is evident that the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC merges age and modernity perfectly. It has the reliability and comfort associated with the Splendor series, but it also boasts a whole bunch of features that modernize the riding experience. So, if you’re a daily rider, or perhaps you’re just seeking something you can trust for the odd day out riding, the Splendor Plus XTEC might be worth a look.