Comparing the Hero Splendor Plus and the Nightster 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 Nightster is priced at ₹1,351,000. On the engine front, the Hero Splendor Plus comes with a 97.2 cc unit compared to the Nightster's 975 cc, producing 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 70 Kmpl for the Hero Splendor Plus versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 97.2 cc | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 8.05 N-m @ 6000 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 9.8 Litre | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 70 Kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 112 | 221 |
| Seat Height | 785 | 705 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Drum (130 mm) | Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Drum (130 mm) | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 47P | 100/90‑19 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Rear Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 54P | 150/80-16 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Bias‑ply 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 | — |
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| Cluster | Analogue Instrument Cluster | Semi‑digital (Std), Digital (Special) |
| Color Options | Black & Sports RedBlack & BlueBlack & Heavy GreyBlack Red PurpleForce Silver | Vivid BlackDark Billiard GrayWhiskey FireSnake Venom |
| Fuel System | Programmed Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 77557 | STD | 1454000 Special | 1538000 |
| Starter | Electric Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 4 - Speed Constant Mesh | 6‑speed manual |
