Hero MotoCorp is amidst the process of updating its portfolio and the entry-level segments are where it is focusing.
Hero MotoCorp has launched the 2023 Super Splendor XTEC in our market. Splendor is a name that represents one of the best-selling bikes in our market. You can easily find Splendor on the streets in any part of our country. In fact, it has been the go-to choice for a whole bunch of people, particularly in the semi-urban and rural regions of the country. Anyone looking for an inexpensive motorcycle with high mileage and low maintenance generally opts for any trim of the Splendor. That is what makes this 2023 model so exciting. Here are the details.
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2023 Hero Super Splendor
This new model comes with multiple colour options but the new ones are Candy Blazing Red and Matt Axis Grey. The other exterior elements have been continued from the existing model. It has an LED headlamp cluster, LED DRL that separates high and low beams, a single-piece seat, a grab rail, 18-inch alloy wheels, halogen turn indicators, and more. In terms of features, there is a new LCD display that can be connected to a smartphone for checking alerts like missed calls and SMS, speedometer, trip meter, odometer, fuel level readout, mileage and more.
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Specs
The 2023 Hero Super Splendor XTEC comes powered by a 124.7-cc single-cylinder OBD 2-compliant engine that makes 10.7 hp and 10.6 Nm of peak power and torque. It is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. At the front, it consists of telescopic forks and dual rear springs as the diamond frame. At the front, there is a disc brake, while the rear has a drum brake setup for the CBS (Combine Braking System). The price for the drum brake trim is Rs 83,368 while the one with the disc brake setup costs Rs 87,268, ex-showroom. Its chief rivals include Honda CB Shine 125 and TVS Raider 125.
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What We Think
When it comes to the entry-level motorcycle segments in India, Hero MotoCorp has been ruling the market since time immemorial. With frequent updates to its already popular products, it wants to ensure that that lead is maintained. The legacy established by these models is a testament to the kind of product Splendor is. Going forward, it will still continue to churn volumes for the Indian two-wheel manufacturing giant. Customers can be assured that they will keep getting the latest technology and features even in entry-level bikes in the country.
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