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Hero Passion Plus vs Hero Splendor Plus

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Hero Passion Plus
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero MotoCorp

Passion Plus

From ₹80,328

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Hero MotoCorp

Splendor Plus

From ₹77,777

Full Splendor Plus page Change
Hero Passion PlusPassion Plus Drum · ₹80,328
Hero Splendor PlusSplendor Plus · ₹77,777

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Passion Plus: ₹80,328 Splendor Plus: ₹77,777 (ahead) Splendor Plus ₹2,551 cheaper
Mileage Passion Plus: 71 kmpl (ahead) Splendor Plus: 70 kmpl Claimed
Power Passion Plus: Not published Splendor Plus: 7.91 bhp
Weight Passion Plus: 115 kg Splendor Plus: 112 kg Seat height 790 vs 785 mm
Versions Passion Plus: 3 Splendor Plus: 5 (ahead)

Pick the Passion Plus for better claimed mileage.

Pick the Splendor Plus for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹80,328
₹77,777
On-road in
₹91,971
₹89,172
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,545 a month
₹1,498 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
Not listed
7.91 bhp
Torque
Not listed
8.05 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
71 kmpl
70 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
97.2 cc
97.2 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, 2-Valve, SOHC, xSens FI
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, 2-Valve, SOHC, xSens FI
Bore x Stroke
50.0 mm x 49.5 mm
50.0 mm x 49.5 mm
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
9.9:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
4 Speed Manual (All Down / 4 Down)
4 Speed Manual (All Down / 4 Down)
Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive (Enclosed chain case)
Chain Drive (Enclosed chain case)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm (Drum/Million Edition variants); Disc (Disc variant)
Drum, 130 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm
Drum, 130 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Integrated Braking System (IBS)
Integrated Braking System (IBS)
Wheel Type
18-inch 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels
18-inch 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
80/100-18 Tubeless
80/100-18 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
80/100-18 Tubeless
80/100-18 Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear Suspension
Twin Hydraulic Shock Absorbers (Preload adjustable)
5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Frame Type
Tubular Double Cradle Frame
Tubular Double Cradle Frame
Wheelbase
1235 mm
1236 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
1982 mm
2000 mm
Width
770 mm
720 mm
Height
1087 mm
1052 mm
Seat Height
790 mm
785 mm
Kerb Weight
115 kg
112 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.0 L (Reserve 1.5 L)
9.8 L (Reserve 1.4 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Semi-digital Instrument Console, Analogue Speedometer with LCD inset (Drum/Million Edition variants); Full Digital Console (Disc variant, updated Jun 2026)
Fully Digital LCD Display with Bluetooth Connectivity (on XTEC) / Twin-pod Analogue (Standard)
Bluetooth Connectivity
No (Drum/Million Edition); Yes, call/SMS alerts (Disc variant, added Jun 2026)
Yes (Incoming call and SMS alerts, phone battery status on XTEC)
Navigation
No
No
USB Charging
Yes (Handlebar-mounted mobile charging port)
Yes (USB mobile charging port standard on XTEC)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
None
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Halogen Multi-reflector (35W/35W) with triangular cowl (Drum/Million Edition variants); LED Projector Headlamp (Disc variant, updated Jun 2026, per Hero MotoCorp "a first in the segment")
Full LED Headlamp with H-shaped signature DRL (XTEC 2.0) / Halogen
Taillight
Bulb / Incandescent
LED H-signature (XTEC 2.0) / Bulb
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Incandescent
Bulb / Incandescent

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece plush commuter seat
Long single-piece flat bench seat with rear carrier
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only (+ Utility side box)
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
3 versions
5 versions
Price range
₹80,328 – ₹84,128
₹77,777 – ₹84,326
Colours
8 colours
14 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Passion Plus Drum₹80,328 Splendor Plus Xtec Drum₹81,283 Splendor Plus ₹955 more

On-road price in six cities

Passion Plus Passion Plus Drum against Splendor Plus Splendor Plus

CityPassion PlusSplendor PlusGap
Mumbai₹93,578₹90,728Splendor Plus ₹2,850 less
Pune₹93,578₹90,728Splendor Plus ₹2,850 less
New Delhi₹91,971₹89,172Splendor Plus ₹2,799 less
Bengaluru₹95,184₹92,283Splendor Plus ₹2,901 less
Chennai₹93,578₹90,728Splendor Plus ₹2,850 less
Hyderabad₹95,184₹92,283Splendor Plus ₹2,901 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Passion Plus or the Splendor Plus?

The Splendor Plus, by ₹2,551 on the versions compared here: Passion Plus Passion Plus Drum at ₹80,328 against Splendor Plus Splendor Plus at ₹77,777, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹91,971 against ₹89,172.

Which gives better mileage?

The Passion Plus claims 71 kmpl against 70 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,545 a month for the Passion Plus and ₹1,498 for the Splendor Plus, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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