Hero Splendor Plus 125 : Hero MotoCorp has elevated its legendary Splendor series with the introduction of the Splendor Plus 125, combining industry-leading fuel efficiency with modern commuter comforts. This new iteration arrives just as India transitions to stricter BS7 emission norms, offering riders an impressive 80 kmpl mileage from its 125cc engine while maintaining an accessible ₹89,000 starting price. The bike represents Hero’s commitment to delivering no-compromise practicality for India’s value-conscious riders.
Contemporary Styling Meets Functional Design
The Splendor Plus 125 replaces its sober skin with contemporary styling that includes a sleeker look of the headlights, contemporary graphics and flashier alloy wheels. With a slight tweak to its design that adds a touch of modern sexiness, the car continues to evolve around the philosophy of “organic shape rather than sausage.” Weighing in at only 112 kg, this light, compact frame makes urban riding a joy and every rider loves the confidence-inspiring ergonomics that makes light work of busy streets and narrow lanes. True to Hero’s reputation for sturdy construction, the legend will also last for years, good for heavy office use.
BS7-Compliant Powertrain with Class-Leading Efficiency
The bike is powered by a 124.7cc air-cooled engine delivering 10.8 bhp and 10.6 Nm of torque, now with an updated BS7 compliant engine. All provide similar levels of performance but the real story is the big-bike-like fuel economy, a heady and almost ridiculous 80 kmpl, made possible by Hero’s impressive engine refinement and helped by the i3S start-stop system which kills the engine when at a standstill for a bit part of time. The 14 litre fuel tank gives you an unrivalled range of over 1,100 kilometres between fill-ups providing you the freedom you need to really enjoy your ride – and pay visits to the filling station only when you’re running low of fuel.
Hero Splendor Plus 125: Comfort-Tuned Ride Dynamics
The suspension on the Splendor Plus 125 is adjusted just right, with telescopic front suspension and hydraulic rear shock absorber to tackle the mixed road conditions of India. The well cushioned seat both for the rider as well as the pillion nestled up are very comfortable and approachable with a seat height of 780mm which will fit the average Indian frame size. Powered by 87 kmph top speed, it is decent enough to ride in city and sometimes on highway all with that priority of dropping those mileage targets but not making things dull or slow.
Thoughtful Features for Modern Riders
The Splendor’s beyond primariness and with the new Splendor Plus 125, it’s a bit more than basic. An analogue tachometer is paired with a digital read-out for odo, fuel level and trip information. Useful extras, such as tubeless tires that minimize the possibility of flat tires, and LED daytime running lights, boost the bikes’ visibility. These elements evidence an awareness by Hero of changing needs of the commuter while also sticking to the value positioning of the model.
Hero Splendor Plus 125: easy ownership experience and more
Hero makes it extremely affordable to migrate to 125cc FF: Flexible Financing (with EMI available as low as Rs 2252/month). If that was not enough, there is an even affordable price tag for the ₹89,000 ex-showroom price which is made lighter on the pocket by ₹19,000 worth down payment and EMI options as low as ₹3,625 per month. This pricing approach places the Splendor Plus 125 as an interesting option for those looking to upgrade from a 100cc commuter but want more poke and features albeit without much higher running costs.
The Quintessential Indian Commuter
Both the motorcycle “Offerings from Hero MotoCorp” (Split into the two-different bike: HF Deluxe IBS i3S and Splendor Plus 125) is highly valued among the Indian riders for what they consider to be important; reliability, efficiency, and long-term value for your money. The ‘best mileage bike’ tag coupled with its comfort ergonomics and unmatched after-sales service support by Hero also make it an ideal bike for daily office/home commuters, college goers and small business owners. It won’t win any performance contests, but it gives the millions of riders in India exactly what they want – trustworthy, affordable transportation that can take punishment in daily use.
An Attractive Proposition in the 125 cc Segment
In one market where a lot of 125-ccs are pitched as premium, the Splendor Plus 125 stays true to commuter roots. It outmaneuvers its rivals by concentrating on what most matters to common, practical buyers, not by chasing specifications. It’s a difficult offering to beat for new riders stepping up from smaller, 100cc bikes, or for those on a budget for their very first bike.
Hero’s all-new Splendor variant shows you can have emission stricter emissions norms without sacrificing efficiency or affordability. The Splendor Plus 125 is a worthy successor keeping in mind the needs of today’s world to reaffirm its place as one of the country’s most sensible two-wheeler options. Some of us can afford only 80 bucks per bike, and to us that is all that matters and by our standards this is the benchmark against which all other commuters are judged.
