Hero Splendor nomenclature enjoys the privilege of having an honest customer base in India. The bike holds the tag of the most selling commuter bike in the country. Hero Splendor is a go to bike for every middle class Indian family. When we talk about budget bike, the first name that comes is of Splendor Plus. It’s because the two-wheeler provides the best in class performance and mileage in an affordable price. But the time has gone, when Splendor Plus had no rivals in the market, the bike competes with the rivals like TVS Radeon, TVS Raider and Hero Splendor XTec in the two wheeler market. Here, we will compare Splendor Plus XTec with one of its greatest rivals which is Bajaj Platina ABS.
Hero Splendor XTec vs Bajaj Platina ABS: Detailed Comparison
| Specifications | Splendor Plus | Bajaj Platina ABS |
| Displacement | 97.2 | 115.45 |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, |
| Max Power | 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm | 8.48 bhp @ 7,000 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 9.81 Nm @ 5,000 rpm |
| No. Of Cylinders | Single | Single |
| Mileage | 60 kmpl | 70 |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Air Cooled |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Hydraulic, Telescopic Type, 135 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | SOS with nitrox canister Rear wheel stroke of 110 mm |
| Braking System | IBS | CBS |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection System | Fuel Injection system |
| Speedometer | Analogue | Digital |
| Additional Features | XSENS Advantage Technology | LED DRLs |
Spendor Plus XTec vs Bajaj Platina ABS: Price Comparison
Hero Splendor XTec comes with the price tag of Rs. 79093 (ex-showroom). Whereas, the Bajaj Platina is offered with the starting price of Rs. 68363 (ex-showroom).
