Comparing the Hero Splendor Plus and the BMW S 1000 R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hero Splendor Plus is available at ₹74,931, while the BMW S 1000 R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Hero Splendor Plus comes with a 97.2 cc unit compared to the BMW S 1000 R's 999 cc, producing 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm and 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 70 Kmpl for the Hero Splendor Plus versus 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Oil/water cooling |
| Displacement | 97.2 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder |
| Power | 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 8.05 N-m @ 6000 rpm | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 9.8 Litre | 16.5 L |
| Mileage | 70 Kmpl | 16 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 112 | 199 |
| Seat Height | 785 | 830 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Drum (130 mm) | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Rear Brake | Drum (130 mm) | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 47P | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 54P | 190/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12V 35 / 35W Halogen Bulb MFR | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery, 12V - 3Ah | 12 V / 8 Ah |
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| Cluster | Analogue Instrument Cluster | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data |
| Color Options | Black & Sports RedBlack & BlueBlack & Heavy GreyBlack Red PurpleForce Silver | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow |
| Fuel System | Programmed Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 77557 | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Starter | Electric Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 4 - Speed Constant Mesh | 6-speed manual |
