Hero Splendor Plus vs. Hero Passion Pro
The commuter bike segment in India is one of the most popular and highest-selling segment. Majority of people living in cities and towns prefer this segment due to its adequate performance and pocket-friendly nature. Both the Splendor and Passion have become common names for Indians over the years. Find out below Hero Splendor Plus vs. Hero Passion Pro.
Price and Engine
To keep the prices competitive, we will compare the top variant of the Hero Splendor Plus with the base variant of the Hero Passion Pro. More about Hero Splendor Plus vs. Hero Passion Pro below.
| Name | Hero Splendor Plus | Hero Passion Pro |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs.64,470 | Rs.66,500 |
| Displacement | 97.2cc | 113cc |
| Max. Power | 8.13bhp/8000rpm | 9.27bhp/7500rpm |
| Max. Torque | 8.05Nm/8000rpm | 9.89Nm/5000rpm |
Dimensions
| Name | Hero Splendor Plus | Hero Passion Pro |
| Length | 2000mm | 2036mm |
| Width | 720mm | 715mm |
| Height | 1052mm | 1113mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 9.8-litre | 10-litre |
| Ground clearance | 165mm | 180mm |
| Wheelbase | 1236mm | 1270mm |
| Kerb Weight | 112kg | 117kg |
Pros
| Hero Splendor Plus | Hero Passion Pro |
| Sturdy Build Quality | More affordable than Splendor iSmart |
| Bulletproof powertrain | Auto Sail is a blessing in heavy traffic |
| Great fuel efficiency | Striking Colours and Graphics |
| Simplistic design for elders | Modern design for younger riders |
Cons
| Hero Splendor Plus | Hero Passion Pro |
| Quite expensive in BS6 avatar | Weight is on the heavier side |
| Lacks Performance | Can handle more performance |
| Old-school looks | Re-sale value less than Splendor |
| Lack of height |
To put all the above things together, we would like to say that buying the passion pro makes sense if you are an urban buyer. The bike has more modern lines and looks better than the Splendor plus. But if your riding is on broken roads and you don’t want a bike that will blend in the crowd the splendour makes for an ideal deal. Also for modification projects the Hero Splendour provides a much cheaper platform that is reliable.
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