Hero Super Splendor vs TVS Star City Plus

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Hero Super Splendor
TVS Star City Plus

Hero MotoCorp

Super Splendor

From ₹84,448

TVS Motor

Star City Plus

From ₹72,500

Hero Super SplendorSuper Splendor Xtec Drum · ₹84,448
TVS Star City PlusStar City Plus Drum · ₹72,500

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Super Splendor: ₹84,448 Star City Plus: ₹72,500 (ahead) Star City Plus ₹11,948 cheaper
Braking Super Splendor: Not listed Star City Plus: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Super Splendor: 68–72 kmpl Star City Plus: 83–86 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Super Splendor: 10.84 PS (ahead) Star City Plus: 8.08 bhp Torque 10.6 vs 8.7 Nm
Weight Super Splendor: 122 kg Star City Plus: 115 kg Seat height 793 vs 785 mm
Versions Super Splendor: 4 (ahead) Star City Plus: 2

Pick the Super Splendor for more power and more versions.

Pick the Star City Plus for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹84,448
₹72,500
On-road in
₹96,491
₹83,384
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,621 a month
₹1,401 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
10.84 PS
8.08 bhp
Torque
10.6 Nm
8.7 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
68–72 kmpl
83–86 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
124.7 cc
109.7 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, 2-Valve, SOHC, xSens FI
Single cylinder, air-cooled, Eco-Thrust fuel injection
Bore x Stroke
52.4 mm x 57.8 mm
53.5 mm x 48.8 mm
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5 Speed Manual (1N 2 3 4 5)
4-speed manual
Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain Drive (Enclosed chain case)
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 240 mm (or Drum, 130 mm)
Drum
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm
Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Integrated Braking System (IBS)
Not listed
Wheel Type
18-inch Alloy Wheels
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
80/100-18 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
90/90-18 Tubeless
Not listed
Braking System
Not listed
SBT
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers (30 mm)
Telescopic, oil damped
Rear Suspension
5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber
Frame Type
Tubular Semi-Double Cradle Frame
Single cradle tubular frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1273 mm
1,260 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
180 mm
172 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2042 mm
1,984 mm
Width (mm)
740 mm
750 mm
Height (mm)
1102 mm
1,080 mm
Seat Height (mm)
793 mm
785 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
122 kg (Drum) / 123 kg (Disc)
115 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
12.0 L (Reserve 1.4 L)
10 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital LCD Display with Real-time Mileage Indicator (on XTEC)
Semi-digital: analogue speedometer, digital odometer/fuel gauge, econometer
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Call & SMS notifications on XTEC)
Not listed
Navigation
No
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes (USB mobile charger integrated under cluster)
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
Not listed
Traction Control
No
Not listed
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Start Type
Not listed
Self start
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with low-intensity high-beam DRL (on XTEC)
LED
Taillight
Bulb / Incandescent
Halogen bulb
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Incandescent
Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Long comfortable single-piece seat
Standard, with pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed

Choice

Versions
4 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹84,448 – ₹90,000
₹72,500 – ₹75,200
Colours
9 colours
4 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

Super Splendor Xtec Drum₹84,448 Star City Plus Disc₹75,200 Star City Plus ₹9,248 less

On-road price in six cities

Super Splendor Super Splendor Xtec Drum against Star City Plus Star City Plus Drum

CitySuper SplendorStar City PlusGap
Mumbai₹99,024₹85,559Star City Plus ₹13,465 less
Pune₹99,024₹85,559Star City Plus ₹13,465 less
New Delhi₹96,491₹83,384Star City Plus ₹13,107 less
Bengaluru₹99,869₹86,284Star City Plus ₹13,585 less
Chennai₹98,180₹84,834Star City Plus ₹13,346 less
Hyderabad₹99,869₹86,284Star City Plus ₹13,585 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 Super Splendor or the Star City Plus?

The Star City Plus, by ₹11,948 on the versions compared here: Super Splendor Super Splendor Xtec Drum at ₹84,448 against Star City Plus Star City Plus Drum at ₹72,500, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹96,491 against ₹83,384.

Which gives better mileage?

The Star City Plus claims 83–86 kmpl against 68–72 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Super Splendor Super Splendor Xtec Drum makes 10.84 PS and 10.6 Nm and the Star City Plus Star City Plus Drum makes 8.08 bhp and 8.7 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,621 a month for the Super Splendor and ₹1,401 for the Star City Plus, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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