Hero Splendor Plus Self Drum Alloy
It is an upgraded version of its previous sibling. With some more qualities, Hero has presented this bike with an air cooled 4-stroke single cylinder engine. High-class power and superb mileage can be considered as important aspects for performance.
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Launch Date : 03 Apr 2017
Hero Splendor Plus Self Drum Alloy Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
| Displacement (cc) | 97.2 |
| Engine Type | 4-Stroke OHC, BSIV Engine |
| No. of Cylinders | Single |
| Maximum Power | 8.36 BHP @ 8000 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 8.05 NM @ 5000 RPM |
| Starter System | Self Start/Kick Start |
| Fuel Delivery System | Carburetor |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled |
| Gears | 4-Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate |
| Bore (mm) | 50 |
| Stroke (mm) | 49.5 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
| Chassis Type | Tubular Double Cradle Frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Swing Arm with Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
BRAKES
| Front Brake | 130 mm Drum |
| Rear Brake | 110 mm Drum |
TYRES AND WHEELS
| Front Tyre Size | 2.75 x 18 - 42 P / 4 PR |
| Rear Tyre Size | 2.75 x 18 - 48 P / 6 PR |
| Wheel Size (inches) | 18 |
| Tyres Types | Tube Type |
| Wheel Type | Alloy |
ELECTRICALS
| Battery | 12V-2.5 Ah |
| Tail Light | 12V-5 /10W- MFR |
| Dashboard | Analogue |
| Headlamp | 12V - 35W / 35W - Halogen bulb, (AHO) |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
| Length (mm) | 2000 |
| Width (mm) | 720 |
| Height (mm) | 1040 |
| Weight (Kg) | 109 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 159 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1230 |
COLOR
| Colors | Candy Red, High Granite Blue, Cloud Silver, Palace Maroon, Black With Silver, Black WIth Purple Silver, Black With Purple, Black With Purple Red, Excellent Blue |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 11 |
| Reserve Fuel | 1 |
| Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 60.00 |
| Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 70.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Hero Splendor Plus Self Drum Alloy
What's Good
Hero Splendor is the most selling motorbike in India. This is the bike which has served Indians without stopping for maintenance regarding issues. Following points can be viewed for its goodness.
- Great economy
- Easy manoeuvrability
- Side stand warning
- Alloy wheels
- Electric Start
What's Bad
Hero Splendor is one of the most loved bikes, but it has spent a huge time here and also, it has started looking dull in the competition. Following points will demonstrate the facts.
- Outdated Looks
- Headlight goes dim while decelerating
- High speed vibrations
- Uncomfortable Pillion seat
Power to mileage
Splendor is considered as the most reliable commuter bike in the industry and has been awarded many times for the same. Here is a brief about Splendor.
- 97.1cc displacement
- 7.4 BHP power
- Smooth Engine
- 60 to 65 KMPL actual mileage
- Smooth gear shifts
Handling and riding
Splendor has handled more than 2 decades with ease, which makes it very clear about its performance and reliability. The bike is very good to roam in congested streets and city traffic, and manages to behave well over highways as well. The rough and tough design and zero faring make it suitable for above mentioned scenario. Handling is not an issue for this bike and can be stretched to good speeds in towns.
Safety
As this bike is a commuter bike, it is expected to have moderate safety features, and hence Hero has placed such aspects in this bike which are shared in the following points.
- Drum brakes
- Side stand warning
- Full length muffler
- Clear lens blinkers
- Multi reflector headlights
Maintenance issues
Zero, this term can be efficiently used to denote the maintenance of Splendor. It has a very refined and almost maintenance free engine. The word "almost" is used here which means the owner have to keep a timely checkup of the bike and look for the issues concerning engine oil, air filter, oil filter and tyres. This bike is so convenient to maintain that its owner themselves can do the same for it.
Verdict
The verdict here makes very less sense, as people have already decided and crowned this bike as the most reliable and fuel efficient bike in India. This makes it very clear that this is one the never dying projects over which the company has ever worked. Hero Splendor is a worth buy if you need an all-rounder for city travelling.
