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Hero Splendor Plus vs Bajaj Freedom 125

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Hero Splendor Plus or Bajaj Freedom 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Splendor Plus and Freedom 125. Hero Splendor Plus Price starts at Rs.75,441 (ex-showroom) for Drum Brake and Bajaj Freedom 125 Price starts at Rs.95,000 (ex-showroom) for NGO4 Drum. Hero Splendor Plus is 1 cylinder, 97 cc Engine can generate 7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Bajaj Freedom 125 is a N/A cylinder, 125 cc Engine can generate 9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Splendor Plus provides a mileage of 80.6 kmpl (base model), and Freedom 125 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Hero Splendor Plus is available in 5 colours & 7 variants whereas Bajaj Freedom 125 is available in 5 colours & 3 variants.

Splendor Plus vs Freedom 125

Key HighlightsHero Splendor PlusBajaj Freedom 125
PriceRs.75,441Rs.95,000
Engine Capacity97.2 cc125 cc
Power7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range80.6 kmplN/A km/charge
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Hero Splendor Plus Drum Brake bike
Hero Splendor Plus
Drum Brake
Rs. 75,441
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Bajaj Freedom 125 NGO4 Drum bike
Bajaj Freedom 125
NGO4 Drum
Rs. 95,000
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    84,720
    Price Breakup
    1.03 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.1
    4.4
    Transmission Type
    Chain Drive
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    9.8 Litres
    2 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    97.2 cc
    125 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    IBS
    CBS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Front Disc Size
    130
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    18
    R17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    41
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    R16
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    TelescopiHydrauliShocAbsorbers
    Telescopic Fork
    Rear Suspension
    5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
    Linked Monoshock
    Front Tyre Size
    80/100 - 18
    80/90 -17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    check
    Tachometer
    -
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Odometer
    Analogue
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years or 70000 km
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    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Tubular Double Cradle
    Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    All 4 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    97.2 cc
    125 cc
    Engine Type
    Air cooled& 4-stroke& Single cylinder& OHC
    4 Stroke Air Cooled
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    -
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    2
    Transmission Type
    Chain Drive
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.036 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Top Speed
    87 kmph
    93.4 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    50 mm x 49.5 mm
    54 mm x 54.4 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    9.9:1
    -
    Cooling type
    Air Cooled
    Air cooled

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    Service Reminder Indicator
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    Console Type
    Analogue
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    -

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    Radial Tyres
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    Halogen Bulb
    Halogen
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Brake Assist
    IBS
    -
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2000 mm
    -
    Width
    720 mm
    -
    Height
    1052 mm
    -
    Wheelbase
    1236 mm
    1340 mm
    Ground Clearance
    165 mm
    170 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    9.8 Litres
    2 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Commuter
    Commuter
    Seat Height
    785 mm
    825 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    112 kg
    147.8 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • One of the best-selling commuter bike in India
    • Reliable engine & easy maintenance
    • Lightweight means it is easy to use on rough roads
    • Fuel economy is one of the best in its segment
    • Riding position is comfortable & relaxing
    • New features like USB charging are helpful to the rider
    • Pricing-wise it is still one of the best bikes in its segment
    • World’s first CNG-powered commuter motorcycle
    • Offers a combined range of 330 km, 200km in CNG and 130 km in petrol mode
    • Affordable pricing with a starting price of Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom)
    • Gets a dedicated CNG & Petrol switchover button, and can be switched between petrol and CNG on the go
    • It offers the longest seat in the segment with 785 mm length
    • Available in three variants and multiple dual-tone colour options
    • Gone through 11 safety tests to ensure the safety of the CNG cylinder and overall motorcycle
    • Bajaj’s widespread sales and service network
    Cons
    • Design is very old now
    • It doesn’t look or feel as premium as rivals like Honda Shine 100
    • Only comes with drum brakes, no option of disc brake
    • Seat needs more cushioning for comfort
    • It looks dated and boring on the road
    • Design is subjective and may not appeal to everyone
    • Long queues on CNG pumps will result in long wait while refilling the CNG tank
    • The 2 kg CNG and 2-litre petrol capacity is a bit less
    • The base variant misses on LED lighting and disc brake
    • The speedometer console is small in size
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    Detailed Comparison of Hero Splendor Plus and Bajaj Freedom 125

    Safety

    Splendor Plus comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On). Freedom 125 has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Hero Splendor Plus has features like Pillion Footrest and Bajaj Freedom 125, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts.

    Transmission

    Hero Splendor Plus comes with 4 Speed Chain Drive transmission and Freedom 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Hero Splendor Plus has a 9.8 Litres fuel tank with 1052 mm seat height. Bajaj Freedom 125 has seat height and 2 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Hero Splendor Plus and Bajaj Freedom 125 Owner Reviews

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      • NS
        N Shivappa
        30 Aug 2024
        5.0
        Value for money, Good experience. Best bike for daily purpose use.
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      • SJ
        Safwan Jaleel
        28 Aug 2024
        5.0
        Bikes is in very good condition and very good mileage 80 kmpl. Silent and noisless start. It is very good for daily use it's good for anyone.
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        Dhanabal
        28 Aug 2024
        4.2
        Middle class people good to drive the bike. Hero splendor plus bike mileage is best. Then driving comfortable, good experience with the bike Hero Splendor Plus is one of the best bike in India.
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      • RS
        Raju Sahoo
        24 Aug 2024
        5.0
        Very nice bike, very nice features bike and good looking.
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      • SJ
        Sharadchandra J
        24 Aug 2024
        4.2
        Perfect to ride. Hero Splendor plus is the one of the best two wheeler bike for on road or off road ride. I love splendor plus lots.
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