New Splendor 125 : Hero MotoCorp is preparing to launch the new Splendor 125 in July 2025, marking a significant evolution of India’s most trusted commuter motorcycle. This latest iteration retains the core values that made the Splendor legendary while introducing meaningful upgrades that cater to modern riders’ expectations of performance, efficiency, and contemporary styling.
Refreshed Design with Timeless Appeal
The 2025 Splendor 125 is basic commuter design and looks, which have received mild but effective design changes. The updated version comes with new graphics with chrome inserts that give an impression of well being without loosing the practical character. Top-end versions will get an LED headlamp, a first from the Splendor series to see better at night. The relaxed long seat and upright riding position are the perfect recipe for an engine room that has put Splendor back on the map by providing all-day riding comfort—something that has always been a Splendor staple. Hero will provide the bike in a number of color options, with a choice between classic and funky options.
Enhanced Performance for Modern Needs
Under this new Splendor 125 lies a 125cc air-cooled engine that puts out 10.5 BHP and 11 Nm of torque, that translates into considerably better pick-up than it’s 100cc cousin. The 5-speed transmission allows you to pump power for different riding situations, and Hero i3S (idle start-stop system) automatically turns off the engine when you stop momentarily to save fuel. Although slightly down on power, the bike with a top speed of 95-100 kmph feels at home zipping through city traffic and even does its occasional duty at highway as the neo Splendor is more versatile than all other versions of Splendor.
New Splendor 125: Unmatched Fuel Efficiency
Hero states that the brand new Splendor 125 will return a staggering 90 kmpl in perfect conditions, a new record in the segment. With a 10-liter fuel tank the M16 possesses an impressive riding range of 800-900 km between refueling, a key benefit for cost-conscious riders, and users who ride over long distances each day. And this outstanding performance doesn’t mean sacrificing on efficiency – a testament to Hero’s renowned engineering that powers all its motorcycles to provide splendorous performance in real-world riding conditions around India’s vast landscapes.
Comfort-Oriented Engineering
Hero’s emphasis on rider comfort continues for the 2025 model with its house-style suspension, which see telescoping forks work with hydraulic shock absorbers. Ergonomics are still tailored to the Indian audience, with a low seat and a comfortable, upright riding position to reduce fatigue on long rides. The step through frame allows easy mounting and dismounting, and promotes a relaxed, upright riding position that absorbs the bumps of the road, and streets.
New Splendor 125 presents modern features for today’s riders
Hero has added a few modern touches in the Splendor 125, to keep up with changing consumer requirements. Top trim models will also feature a digital instrument cluster that provides easy read out of all the important riding information. Usable accoutrements such as a USB charging port cater to smartphone-seeking riders, while safety is taken care of thanks to a side-stand engine cut-off and optional tubeless tires on better-equipped verions. These well thought upgrades reflect Hero’s intent to keep the Splendor positioned in a feature conscious segment.
Strategic Pricing and Variant Strategy
Hero is likely to put a price tag of ₹85,000 to ₹95,000 (ex-showroom) on the Splendor 125 and it would also face the heat from the Honda Shine and Bajaj Platina. The company is expected to launch three variants – a standard trim with kick start, a mid-spec with self start, front disc brake, and a high-spec version with LED lighting and digital instrumentation. This tiered strategy provides a way for Splendor 125 to not only be available to its core customers, but also enable them to upgrade, if they are looking for something more.
The Verdict: The Evolution of an Icon
The 2025 Splendor 125 is a tightrope walk between making essential enhancements without disturbing the elements that have made its predecessors a game changer for the brand.’ I cannot thank Hero enough for not only going that extra mile in response to what everyone wants, a little bit more power and modern features alongside legendary efficiency and outstanding reliability, but also managing to make the new commuter bike something that traditional Splendor fans as well as the youth of today will take a liking to.
And as Hero readies the bike for its roll out throughout its extensive dealer network, the Splendor 125 is all set to rule the roost in India’s commuter space. With its well-established name, solid engineering and careful tweaks, it’s one of the more appealing selections for people in search of reliable, cheap transportation. The new model keeps on showing that there’s still demand, even when you can buy an $8,000 and upward premium bike or an electric one, for an occasionally and uncompromising street bike that does what it needs to do best for Indian riders.
