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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.79,911 (ex-showroom) for STD and Bajaj Freedom 125 Price starts at Rs.95,000 (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 3 colours & 2 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.79,911Rs.95,000
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
Hero Splendor Plus Xtec
STD
Rs. 79,911
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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
    89,740
    Price Breakup
    1.03 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.4
    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
    -

    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, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On). Freedom 125 has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Hero Splendor Plus Xtec has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, 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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    • Freedom 125 Review
      • NS
        Naveen Singh
        27 Aug 2024
        4.2
        Good bike, high average, low maintenance and beautiful bike.
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      • rr
        rathod ravindranath
        26 Aug 2024
        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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      • SM
        SHABIR MASTANA
        24 Aug 2024
        5.0
        I feel this bike is very good to carry and it's mileage is really good.
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      • Aa
        Amaan ali
        5 Month ago
        5.0
        Best bike for students or employees good mileage I love this.
        Likes (3)
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      • SA
        Sajith Ahmed
        11 Month ago
        2.2
        Worst bike I ever had, the engine shuts off randomly.
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