What's Good
Hero Splendor iSmart is engineered for best in class fuel economy. The i3s technology, over which it is based, has made it possible. Following points will demonstrate its pick prospective.
- Easy handling
- Great city maneuverability
- I3s technology
- Alloy wheels
- Electric Start
What's Bad
Being a good competitor of the league, the Splendor ismart hardly lacked anything when compared to other contenders of the segment. Below mentioned points will make it clear.
- Looks resemble to NXG
- Poor brakes
- No Digital dashboard
Power to mileage
Splendor ismart has pulled the reliability and ride-ability of Splendor but in a smarter package. The mileage is one of the greatest things of this bike. Here are few points about Splendor.
- 97.1cc displacement
- 8.36 PS power @ 8000 RPM
- frugal Engine
- 65 to 70 KMPL actual mileage
- Fuel efficient than regular splendor
Handling and riding
The ride quality of the Splendor iSmart is great when compared to its other competitors. Hero Motocorp has employed drum brakes in both the ends of this bike which makes it a bit low on technology. The double cradle frame has made it possible to cut the roads and street rockers with ease. It is a well plated motorbike and adds glam to the affordability over which it can be grabbed. Riding with pillion might feel a bit cramped due to less wider seats.
Safety
The double cradle frame and alloy wheels make the bike and rider feel intact at some high speeds also. The safety package included in this bike is mentioned in below list.
- Double Cradle frame
- Drum brakes
- Bigger tail light
- Comfort riding position
- Multi reflector headlights
Maintenance issues
The Splendor iSmart doesn't require any tough maintenance. The company has crafted this bike to work without running much for the same. It strictly obeys the instruction of its elder brother i.e. Splendor pro. As, this bike is made with a new technology which might require some sort of maintenance, but that will also not break the spine of its owner's pocket. It's a good bike for daily commute.
Verdict
The name of this bike is sufficient here to get any kind of verdict. Splendor iSmart is not a performance bike and hence, the company has included a mileage friendly system in this bike which is known as i3S. Apart from the basic features, the i3S has a managed to provide good results in long run and it manages to make the engine 14-15% more fuel efficient than the last generation engine.
