Comparing the Hero SPLENDOR+ XTEC and the Sportster S 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 Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. On the engine front, the Hero SPLENDOR+ XTEC comes with a 97.2 cc unit compared to the Sportster S's 1,252 cc, producing 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm and 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 70 Kmpl for the Hero SPLENDOR+ XTEC versus 19.6 Kmpl for the Sportster S. 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 | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 9.8 Litre | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 70 Kmpl | 19.6 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 112 | 228 |
| Seat Height | 785 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc (240 mm) Drum (130 mm) | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Drum (130 mm) | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 47P | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 54P | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, 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-3 Ah | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
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| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| Color Options | Gloss BlackRed BlackTornado GreySparkling Beta BluePearl White | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Drum | 81081 2.0 | 83111 Disc | 83873 | STD | 1805000 |
| Starter | Electric Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 4 Speed Constant Mesh | 6‑speed manual |
