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The Hero Splendor has held the title for the world’s best-selling motorcycle for quite some time. Hero launched a higher-spec variant of the Splendor+ with the Xtec suffix back in 2022, that gets a few key safety features that distinguish it from the base Splendor+ for riders that demand a bit more from their hardy commuters. Here are a few things to know before considering the Hero Splendor+ Xtec.
1. Does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec get an engine side-stand cut off sensor?
Yes, the Hero Splendor+ Xtec features a side-stand cut off sensor that kills the engine every time the side-stand is engaged and won’t start unless it is up.
2. Does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec get disc brakes?
Yes, the Hero Splendor+ Xtec is the only model in the Splendor range to offer a front disc-brake in its top-spec variant, however it is worth noting that it misses out on single-channel ABS which is understandable considering its price-sensitive positioning.
3. Does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec feature tubeless tyres?
Yes, the Hero Splendor+ range right from the base model offers tubeless tyres.
4. Does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec feature an LCD dash?
Yes, this is one of the major distinguishing factors between the standard Hero Splendor+ and the Xtec models. The latter features an LCD dash in place of the former’s analogue dash.
5. Does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec’s LCD dash feature Bluetooth connectivity?
Yes, the LCD dash brings along Bluetooth connectivity that enables features such as call and SMS alerts.
6. What are the other features packed in the Hero Splendor Xtec’s LCD dash?
Other features include a real-time mileage indicator, service indicator and a digital speedometer.
7. Does the Hero Splendor+ Xtec get an LED DRL?
Yes, the Hero Splendor+ Xtec gets an LED DRL strip that sits atop the halogen headlight.
8. What is the difference between Splendor+ Xtec and Xtec 2.0?
The major difference between the two is that the Xtec gets a front-disc brake option whereas the Xtec 2.0 gets a full-LED headlight with an H-shaped DRL and a different tail light cover.
9. What are the colours and variants available with the Hero Splendor+ Xtec?
The Hero Splendor+ Xtec is offered in two variants– Drum and Disc. The major difference being the front brake hardware. It is offered with a black base colour with four contrasting accent options– red, blue, yellow and grey.
10. What is the price of the Hero Splendor+ Xtec?
The Hero Splendor+ Xtec is priced from Rs 77,428 for the drum variant and goes up to Rs 80,471 for the Disc variant– making it the most-expensive Splendor model currently on sale.
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