Comparing the Hero SPLENDOR+ XTEC and the Nightster Special side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hero SPLENDOR+ XTEC is available at ₹80,752, while the Nightster Special is priced at ₹1,400,000. On the engine front, the Hero SPLENDOR+ XTEC comes with a 97.2 cc unit compared to the Nightster Special'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+ XTEC versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster Special. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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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 Nm @ 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 | 225 |
| Seat Height | 785 | 715 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc (240 mm) 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 |
| Rear Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 54P | 150/80‑16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Aluminum cast, satin black |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12V 35 / 35W Halogen Bulb MFR | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF-Battery 12V-3 Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster | Digital TFT (102 mm) |
| Color Options | Gloss BlackRed BlackTornado GreySparkling Beta BluePearl White | Whiskey FireVivid BlackBilliard GraySnake Venom |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Drum | 81081 2.0 | 83111 Disc | 83873 | | 1538000 |
| Starter | Electric Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 4 Speed Constant Mesh | 6‑speed manual |
