The Hero Splendor is an entry-level motorcycle manufactured in India by Hero MotoCorp. It has an electronic ignition and a tubular double cradle type frame with a 97.2 cc engine. The engine is based on the Honda Cub C100EX with a similar bore and stroke of 50 x., Splendor models were selling at a rate of one million units per year.

History

Splendor was launched as a successor to the Hero Honda CD100 and the Hero Honda Sleek, both inspired by the Honda CB250RS series of the 1980s. In 2004, Hero Honda launched the upgraded version of the Splendor, the Splendor+. This version features multi-reflector headlight, tail light and turn signal lights, and new graphics. In 2007, Hero Honda launched the Splendor plus with changes in body fairings and including alloy wheels and other improvements. Also in 2007 Hero Honda Launched Splendor NXG as it resembles "Next generation", but it hampered in terms of sales, So it eventually discontinued Splendor NXG in 2015. In 2009, Hero Honda launched 1 Crore edition in Splendor with updated graphics all black Paint in engine, black alloy wheel etc. In 2011, Hero Honda launched the Splendor Pro with changes in body fairings, self-start features, alloy wheels and other improvements with APDV = Advance Pro-Series Digital Variable Ignition System. In 2011 when Hero Honda was rebranded as Hero Motocorp, Hero badge replaced the Hero Honda in future models. In 2014, Hero Motocorp launched a new model 'Splendor iSmart', Which resembles the body panels, chassis and headlight setup of Splendor NXG., In 2022 Hero launched a new model Splendor+ Xtec that features digital speedometer, LED DRL strip on the headlight, Black alloy wheels with usb charging port with an i3s fuel saving technology. After the separation of Hero group and Honda motor company, the Splendor is now manufactured by Hero Motocorp

Models

The first generation Splendor bike was launched in 1994 as the successor to the CD 100. A version with power start and a new engine began selling in 2011. The Splendor was the top-selling motorcycle in October 2016 with over 250,000 motorcycles. The Honda Activa replaced the Splendor as the best selling two-wheeler in October 2017. In February 2020 Hero launched the bs6 variant of Splendor+ with a catalytic converter to comply with new emission norms and with new graphics and colour options.

Models List from 1994 - Present

All Splendor Models equipped with same Engine and other Specification except Splendor NXG, Splendor i3s and Splendor iSmart 110 and updated Splendor plus i3s, Splendor classic, Xtec models updated with more power from 7.7 Horsepower to 8.02 Horsepower with same engine configuration. After 2011, The separation of joint venture Hero Honda, Hero Motocorp replaced the Hero Honda logo with Hero Motocorp logo in their future models at that time.