- Hero Splendor Plus Xtec is loaded with more features as standard Splendor Plus
- The Splendor Plus Xtec competes with the TVS Radeon
- Along with a little price increase, the Splendor's XTEC trim added a slew of features
Hero Motocorp has added an Xtec model to their best-selling motorcycle, the Splendor Plus. To make the bike more contemporary, the company has loaded the Xtec model with a tonne of new amenities. The Splendor Plus Xtec competes with the TVS Radeon. In order to determine which is the superior 100 cc commuter, here is a comparison of the Hero Splendor Plus Xtec vs TVS Radeon.
Hero Splendor Plus Xtec vs TVS Radeon - Engine Specifications
Hero Splendor Plus Xtec comes with a 100cc engine and the TVS Radeon comes with a 110cc engine.
| Specifications | Hero Splendor Plus Xtec | TVS Radeon |
| Engine Capacity | 97.2 cc | 109.7 cc |
| Max Power | 7.9 bhp | 8.08 bhp |
| Max Torque | 8.05 Nm | 8.7 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-speed | 4-speed |
While the TVS Radeon's engine is 12.5 cc larger than the Splendor Plus Xtec's, the difference in power and torque is only 0.18 bhp and 0.65 Nm respectively. These numbers don't mean much on paper, and both bikes' performance on the road is decent for a motorbike used for a practical commuter.
Hero Splendor Plus Xtec vs TVS Radeon - Design & Features
Both the TVS Radeon and the Splendor Plus Xtec have straightforward designs. Both bikes include a single, long, straight seat, a rear luggage carrier, a standard halogen headlamp with LED DRLs, and other features.
The Splendor Plus Xtec has a digital instrument cluster with call and SMS alerts, among other features. On the other hand, the Digi Cluster model of the TVS Radeon has a digital instrument console with a wealth of information, while the basic variant just get simple twin-analog dial.
Hero Splendor Plus Xtec vs TVS Radeon - Tyres, Brakes & Suspension
Front and rear tubeless tyres measuring 80/100-18 are standard on the Hero Splendor Plus Xtec. 130 mm drum brakes with integrated braking systems are used for braking at both ends. In terms of suspension, it has a swingarm with hydraulic shock absorbers that can be adjusted in five steps at the rear and telescopic shocks up front.
The front and rear tyres on the TVS Radeon are 2.75 x 18 (tubeless) and 3.00 x 18 (tubeless), respectively. 130 mm front and 110 mm rear drum brakes are used for braking; the front disc on the disc edition is 240 mm. Telescopic oil-damped shock absorbers and hydraulic shock absorbers with five different adjustment settings are used for suspension.
Hero Splendor Plus Xtec vs TVS Radeon - Pricing
The cost of the Hero Splendor Plus Xtec is Rs 75,446. (ex-showroom, Delhi). Contrarily, the base edition of the TVS Radeon cost Rs 59,925 (ex-showroom), the Digi drum brake model cost Rs 74,414 (ex-showroom), and the disc brake edition cost Rs 78,414 (ex-showroom).
Verdict: Hero Splendor Plus has a considerable following in the practical daily commuter segment, whereas TVS Radeon lacks behind.
