Hero Motocorp Launches Splendor, India’s First BS-VI Motorcycle

Hero MotoCorp has launched India’s first BS-VI compliant motorcycle – the new Splendor iSmart.

The Splendor iSmart is being launched in the market within a few months of Hero MotoCorp becoming the first two-wheeler manufacturer in the country to receive the BS-VI certificate from iCAT.

In addition to featuring India’s first BS-VI compliant (110cc) FI engine, the new Splendor iSmart delivers an added punch with its higher torque, at higher fuel efficiency. The new motorcycle is designed with its an all-new diamond frame with increased front suspension travel, higher ground-clearance, and longer wheel-base for greater stability. 

The retail sales of the Splendor iSmart - attractively priced at Rs. 64,900/-*, is expected to commence at Hero MotoCorp dealerships in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) within the next few days. The motorcycle will gradually be available at the Company’s dealerships across the country over the next few weeks.

(*Price ex-showroom Delhi)

Available in three vibrant tones – Techno Blue & Black, Sports Red & Black and Force Silver & Heavy Grey - the new Splendor iSmart makes a strong first impression. The motorcycle is available in two variants – Self Drum Cast and Self Disc Cast (added BS-VI onwards).

Unveiling the motorcycle, Malo Le Masson, Head - Global Product Planning, Hero MotoCorp, said, “The Splendor iSmart is a clear testimony to the immense progress we have made in scaling up our in-house R&D capabilities in a short span of time. This is the first BS-VI compliant motorcycle homologated in the country with a new engine family, and new chassis design, completely designed and developed at our Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) in Jaipur. Conforming to stringent BS-VI emission norms, while improving the performance capabilities, style quotient and riding experience of the motorcycle is a remarkable feat. All these, under the successful Splendor franchise, provide a highly appealing proposition for the customers. This marks the commencement of the transition of our product range to BS-VI norms.”

Sanjay Bhan, Head – Sales, After Sales and Parts, Hero MotoCorp, said, “The launch plan for our BS-VI products has been strategically developed keeping in mind the interest of our customers and the demographic dynamics of the market. The Splendor iSmart will be made available in a phased manner across the country as we steadily ramp-up production. The price of this motorcycle is directional guidance of the price points of our upcoming BS-VI vehicles, which will be launched sequentially in the coming months. We will be rolling out an exciting multimedia campaign for the new Splendor iSmart BS-VI to connect with our customers.”

The all-new Splendor iSmart comes with a 110cc BS-VI Compliant Fuel Injection engine with optimum calibration - delivering an impressive power output of 9 BHP @ 7500 RPM and enhanced the torque-on-demand value of 9.89 NM at 5500 RPM.

The all-new diamond chassis offers better strength, rigidity and responsive handling on any terrain. With +15mm front suspension, 180mm ground clearance and +36mm wheelbase, the motorcycle get added comfort and stability to ride through rough terrains.