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Hero Splendor Plus Xtec vs Bajaj Freedom 125

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Hero Splendor Plus Xtec or Bajaj Freedom 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Splendor Plus Xtec and Freedom 125. Hero Splendor Plus Xtec Price starts at Rs.80,501 (ex-showroom) for STD and Bajaj Freedom 125 Price starts at Rs.89,997 (ex-showroom) for NGO4 Drum. Hero Splendor Plus Xtec is 1 cylinder, 97 cc Engine can generate 8 PS @ 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 Xtec provides a mileage of 83.2 kmpl (base model), and Freedom 125 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Hero Splendor Plus Xtec is available in 2 colours & 3 variants whereas Bajaj Freedom 125 is available in 5 colours & 3 variants.

Splendor Plus Xtec vs Freedom 125

Key HighlightsHero Splendor Plus XtecBajaj Freedom 125
PriceRs.80,501Rs.89,997
Engine Capacity97.2 cc125 cc
Power8 PS @ 8000 rpm9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range83.2 kmplN/A km/charge
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Hero Splendor Plus Xtec STD bike
STD
Rs. 80,501
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Bajaj Freedom 125 NGO4 Drum bike
NGO4 Drum
Rs. 89,997
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
90,403
Price Breakup
97,467
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.3
4.5
Transmission Type
Manual
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
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
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Swingarm with 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Linked Monoshock
Front Tyre Size
80/100-18
80/90 -17
Rear Tyre Size
80/100-18
80/100-16
Front Type
Drum
Drum

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
5 Years or 70000 Km
-

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
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.036 kwh
-
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
-
Top Speed
87 kmph
93.4 kmph
Bore x Stroke
50 x 49.5 mm
54 mm x 54.4 mm
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Air cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
-
Max Power
8 PS @ 8000 rpm
9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
Hazard Warning Switch
-
Radial Tyres
Side Stand Alarm
check
-
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
Halogen
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Slipper Clutch
Multiplate Wet Type
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

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Extremely reliable & fuel-efficient engine
  • Addition of connected tech is very helpful
  • Strong aftermarket support, cheap spare costs
  • Easy to maintain & long-lasting setup
  • 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
  • Same old boring design
  • Lack of disc brakes is a concern
  • No updates in the engine at all
  • 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 Xtec and Bajaj Freedom 125

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

Hero Splendor Plus Xtec has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch and Bajaj Freedom 125, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts.

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Hero Splendor Plus Xtec 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 Xtec and Bajaj Freedom 125 Owner Reviews

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    • Ak
      Abed khan
      31 Days ago
      5.0
      Awesome bike in India Best in mileage Best In looking Best In ride of city Best in traffic Best in low price and low weight All time good bike everything.
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      Sandeep sahu
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Best bike in the automotive industry. Best comfortable bike. I ride for interest in drive very good comfort and very good.
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      Chandan kumar
      2 Month ago
      4.2
      This is best choice & best bike middle class family is best choice So smooth. and very power full bike hero splendor plus good bike.
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      Naveen Singh
      4 Month ago
      4.2
      Good bike, high average, low maintenance and beautiful bike.
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      rathod ravindranath
      4 Month ago
      5.0
      Best bike purchase and nice look bike. Good service and best mileage. Seat very long and best ride experience.
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