Hero Splendor Plus Xtec : Hero Splendor Plus XTEC has already carved a strong identity in India’s commuter segment as a high-mileage, tech-loaded 100 cc bike, and imagining a new TFT display variant at a premium price of around ₹99,000 builds directly on that smart-commuter image.
In reality, the current Splendor Plus XTEC uses a digital console with Bluetooth connectivity and is priced notably lower, but a TFT-based “next-gen” XTEC would clearly target buyers who want big-bike features without leaving the trusted Splendor badge.
Smart commuter DNA of Splendor Plus XTEC
Hero’s Splendor range has long been synonymous with reliability, fuel efficiency and low running costs, and the XTEC version adds a clear tech and style layer on top of that core DNA.
The bike uses a 97.2 cc air‑cooled, single‑cylinder engine with around 8 PS power and 8.05 Nm torque, tuned for excellent mileage in the 70+ kmpl band rather than outright performance, making it ideal for daily city runs and rural commutes.
On the current XTEC, Hero already offers features such as digital instrument console, Bluetooth connectivity, call/SMS alerts and side-stand engine cut-off, projecting it as a “smart” 100 cc commuter rather than a bare-bones workhorse.
A future TFT-display variant would simply extend this smart persona further, turning a familiar Splendor into a tech-forward machine that appeals strongly to younger office-goers and college riders.
New TFT display: a big-bike feel in 100 cc clothes
A colour TFT screen on a Splendor Plus XTEC would be a major talking point because such displays are rare even in many 150–200 cc bikes, let alone the 100 cc class.
This panel could be imagined to show crisp speed, gear position, real-time mileage, navigation prompts and notification icons with much better clarity than the existing monochrome digital unit.
Tighter smartphone integration via Bluetooth could enable turn‑by‑turn navigation, music controls and call management directly from the handlebar, features that urban riders currently associate with premium motorcycles.
Hero has already laid the foundation for this with the current XTEC connectivity suite, so an upgraded interface on a TFT would feel like a natural, more polished evolution of the same idea.
Engine, mileage and everyday performance
Mechanically, the TFT variant would be expected to retain the tried‑and‑tested 97.2 cc BS6‑2.0 engine that powers today’s Splendor Plus XTEC, because this powerplant has proved its reliability and efficiency across years.
It delivers around 8 PS at 8000 rpm and 8.05 Nm at 6000 rpm through a 4‑speed gearbox, with a strong low and mid‑range tuned precisely for start‑stop traffic and narrow rural routes.
Claimed mileage figures of about 73 kmpl overall, and even higher in ideal riding conditions, remain a critical selling point for buyers conscious of fuel costs, especially with petrol prices staying volatile.
The 9.8‑litre fuel tank gives a theoretical range of 600 km or more between top‑ups, allowing office commuters and field workers to ride multiple days without visiting a fuel station.
Features, safety and comfort
Beyond the TFT, the bike would likely keep the core XTEC kit: LED DRLs, digital console, low fuel indicator, service reminder and Bluetooth features such as call and SMS alerts.
Safety equipment would continue with integrated braking, front drum or optional front disc (depending on variant), and side‑stand engine cut‑off to prevent accidental starts while parked.
Riding comfort remains a Splendor strength: the single, long, flat seat, upright handlebar and neutral footpeg position make it easy for riders of different heights, while the suspension is tuned soft enough to absorb broken tarmac and speed breakers without jarring.
At roughly 112 kg kerb weight, the XTEC is light and manageable, which is crucial for narrow lanes, heavy traffic and older riders who prefer an easy‑to‑handle motorcycle.
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Hero Splendor Plus Xtec ₹99,000 price tag: premium twist to a mass icon
Today, Hero Splendor Plus XTEC on-road prices in many cities hover around the upper ₹80,000 band, depending on variant and location, putting it slightly above basic Splendor trims due to added features.
Positioning a future TFT-display XTEC close to ₹99,000 would clearly push it to the top of the 100 cc pricing ladder but still keep it more affordable than many 125–150 cc motorcycles with similar tech.