Hero Passion Plus vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

Hero MotoCorp

Passion Plus

From ₹80,328

Passion Plus version

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Hero MotoCorp

Splendor Plus

From ₹77,777

Splendor Plus version

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Hero Passion PlusPassion Plus Drum · ₹80,328

Only differences

Hero Splendor PlusSplendor Plus Xtec Drum · ₹81,283

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Passion Plus: ₹80,328 (ahead) Splendor Plus: ₹81,283 Passion Plus ₹955 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 the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the Splendor Plus for more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹80,328

₹81,283

On-road in

₹91,971

₹93,019

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹1,545 a month

₹1,563 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

Not listed

7.91 bhp

Torque

Not listed

8.05 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

71 kmpl

70 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

97.2 cc

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, 2-Valve, SOHC, xSens FI

Bore x Stroke

50.0 mm x 49.5 mm

Compression Ratio

9.9:1

Cooling

Air Cooled

Gearbox

4 Speed Manual (All Down / 4 Down)

Clutch

Wet Multiplate Clutch

Drive Type

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

ABS/CBS Type

Integrated Braking System (IBS)

Wheel Type

18-inch 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels

Front Tyre Size

80/100-18 Tubeless

Rear Tyre Size

80/100-18 Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Rear Suspension

Twin Hydraulic Shock Absorbers (Preload adjustable)

5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Frame Type

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

USB Charging

Yes (Handlebar-mounted mobile charging port)

Yes (USB mobile charging port standard on XTEC)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

None

Traction Control

Quickshifter

Cruise Control

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

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 Xtec Drum

City	Passion Plus	Splendor Plus	Gap
Mumbai	₹93,578	₹94,644	Passion Plus ₹1,066 less
Pune	₹93,578	₹94,644	Passion Plus ₹1,066 less
New Delhi	₹91,971	₹93,019	Passion Plus ₹1,048 less
Bengaluru	₹95,184	₹96,270	Passion Plus ₹1,086 less
Chennai	₹93,578	₹94,644	Passion Plus ₹1,066 less
Hyderabad	₹95,184	₹96,270	Passion Plus ₹1,086 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 Passion Plus, by ₹955 on the versions compared here: Passion Plus Passion Plus Drum at ₹80,328 against Splendor Plus Splendor Plus Xtec Drum at ₹81,283, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹91,971 against ₹93,019.

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 ₹1,563 for the Splendor Plus, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.