The Hero MotoCorp has disrupted the market once more, giving it’s a new commuter motorcycle to the buyers -the Splendor 135. Exceeding the glory of one of the most efficient two-wheelers on the Indian roads today, the all-new Hero Splendor comes with a larger 135cc engine to offer you a ride that’s livelier than ever and even further fuel-efficient, making it the most fuel-efficient bike in its category with all the Hero Genuine Parts & Accessories.
Sporting new looks, next-gen features, and unmatchable reliability, the Hero Splendor 135 is here to set new standards for budget riders pan India.
With fuel prices on a never ending upward spiral, and consumers on a constant lookout for budget performance, Hero’s decision to spice up that good ol’ “Splendor” with a 135cc motor is both savvy and dynamic in every sense of the word.
This new iteration keeps the brand’s venerable look and is designed for a new generation that’s looking for performance without sacrificing mileage. The Splendor 135 looks to ensure she will.
Bold New Styling with a Familiar Feel
The latest Hero Splendor 135 still houses the typical design lines that have turned the Splendor into a household name in India. But it’s updated for now with much crisper graphics, an angular fuel tank, body-colored mirrors and a slimmer headlamp unit. The bike adds LED DRLs now, embedded in a revised headlamps unit for a more brilliant view and a more upmarket internal design for the headlamp.
The fender-integrated tail lamp and blinkers have undergone a makeover as well, lending the bike a sleeker rear end. The overall stance is still commuter-friendly it’s compact and lightweight but with enough visual flair to let it stand out on city roads.
Engine Upgrade for More Power
The big change, though, is under the skin the 135cc BS6-compliant engine. This single piston engine is air-cooled and tuned for performance in conjunction with fuel economy. It puts out about 11 bhp peak power and 10 Nm of peak torque, which gives it significantly more mid-range than the 110cc engine option.
This engine comes paired with a 5-speed manual transmission which allows for a seamless shifting and improved highway performance. More capacity results in quicker throttle response, allowing you to quickly overtake within city traffic and provides better high speed stability as well.
Incredible Fuel Efficiency Over 80 kmpl
Although more powerful, the Splendor 135 carries forward Hero’s reputation for astounding mileage as well. Thanks to Hero’s technology TM’s advanced fuel injection system and the bike’s lightweight frame, it can deliver over 80 kmpl in real-world riding, and significantly higher numbers on a perfect stretch of a highway.
This kind of mileage is a huge advantage for daily commuters and working-class riders who rely on their bikes for everything from getting to the office to making deliveries. It means less out-of-pocket every month, and over the years.
Comfortable Ride Quality and Practical Features
Hero has also worked on enhancing comfort and usability. The Splendor 135 gets a revised suspension setup, telescopic forks at front and a 5-step adjustable twin shock absorber at the rear. This configuration will certainly ensure a more comfortable ride over potholes, speed breakers, and heaving roads all of the obstacles Indian riders have to navigate each day.
The seating is upright and wide, the pegs are in just the right place and that combination of rider and passenger comfort is maintained throughout long days in the saddle. The seating position at 785 mm is accessible to the most of the Indian riders, and the bike does remain light in kerb weight, hence, easy to flick around in the city.
Smart Digital Features
True to the current trend, Hero has equipped the offering with semi-digital instrument cluster comprising of the digital speedometer, fuel gauge and trip meter along with real-time mileage display. It also includes a side-stand engine cut off for added safety.
Some iterations of the Splendor 135 are likely to come with Hero’s XSense tech that feature functionalities such as auto-sail – that works to increase crawl in slow-moving traffic, i3S (Idle Start Stop System) for better mileage in traffic and better stopping power.
Enhanced Safety Features
The new update did not compromise on safety. Hero Splendor 135 gets CBS (Combi Braking System) as standard and gets front disc brake options in the higher trims. Larger tires and better suspension setup ndothr contribute to better grip on the road.
The bike also comes with tubeless tyres and alloy wheels as standard across all of its trims, offering the riders a greater reliability for the daily commute.
Price and Variants of Hero Splendor 135
Nothing less expected from a 5-speed gearbox equipped Splendor 135 considering the price it carries. Hero has priced the entry level variant of the Splendor 135 at around ₹80,000 (ex-showroom) despite being equipped with a more powerful an engine, premium design and tech. The top-end variant that comes with extra features such as front disc brake and i3S tech may cost ₹88,000.
A price such as this means that the Splendor 135 finds itself within the reach of the average Indian commuter with the chance to have a looker that is also peppy as well as frugal on fuel. Not only is it rather aggressively priced compared with the likes of the Bajaj Platina 125, TVS Radeon and Honda Shine 125 (all the while using a larger engine and yet promising better mileage.
Conclusion
The Hero Splendor 135 is not only an upgrade, it’s also a statement from Hero MotoCorp that the company is prepared to move with the changing needs of the Indian consumers. It speaks of a larger 135cc capacity and better style, more creature comforts, and a mind boggling fuel efficiency of over 80 kmpl making its case even stronger for the modern day commuter for 2025.
For riders who want a cool and dependable powered machine, without spending too much, Hero Splendor 135 is the ideal option. The trust of the Splendor, with the power and performance of the modern era commuter that is a paradigm shift in the budget bike segment.