If you are looking for a high-mileage bike on a low budget, then Hero Splendor Plus and Bajaj Platina 100 are two great options for you. Both these commuter bikes meet your everyday riding needs. But, people are often confused about which of these motorcycles will be a profitable deal in a budget of ₹ 70-80 thousand.
So to remove this confusion of yours, we have brought here complete information about the price, mileage, and specifications of Hero Splendor Plus and Bajaj Platina 100, so that it is easy for you to choose the right bike according to your budget and needs.
Competition in price and specifications
Hero MotoCorp has recently updated the Splendor Plus with an OBD2B compliant engine, after which its ex-showroom price has become ₹ 78,926. At the same time, the starting ex-showroom price of Bajaj Platina 100 is ₹ 68,890. Platina is slightly cheaper in terms of price.
Engine and mileage
Hero Splendor Plus uses the 97.2cc air-cooled engine, which will generate 7.7 HP power and a 8.05 Nm torque. It has a 4-speed gearbox. While Bajaj Platina 100 has a 102cc engine, although its power output (7.9 PS power and 8.3 Nm torque) is almost the same as Splendor Plus. It also has the facility of a 4-speed gearbox.
Talking about mileage, the claimed mileage of Hero Splendor Plus is 70 kilometers per liter. At the same time, Platina 100 can travel up to 70 kilometers in one liter. Splendor Plus has a fuel tank capacity of 9.8 liters, while the fuel tank capacity of the Platina 100 is exact 11 liters. This means that Platina can give more range in long-distance travel.
Features and Specifications
The design of the Hero Splendor Plus is basic and compact. It has features like i3S (idle stop start system), basic analog instrument cluster, tubeless tires and side stand engine cut off. On the other hand, Platina has LED DRLs and analog cluster.
Talking about the weight, the Hero Splendor Plus weighs 112 kg and has a ground clearance of 165mm. While the ground clearance of Platina 100 is 200mm and it weighs 5 kg more than Splendor. Telescopic hydraulic suspension has been used in the front of both the motorcycles.
Who will be beneficial to buy
Hero Splendor Plus has been a trusted motorcycle of Indian customers for years. If you are looking for a fashionable city ride, technology and mileage, then you can consider Splendor. At the same time, Platina is a great option for those who want a comfortable ride, more ground clearance and low budget bike.