Hero Splendor is one of the reasons behind the company’s tremendous success in Indian market. Alongside the Passion, the Hero Splendor has been a very popular commuter motorcycle in India. Hero MotoCorp introduced the Splendor 100 cc iSmart commuter in 2014, which created a sub brand. The first in-house developed motorcycle from Hero was launched last week carrying loads of expectations.
The new bike comes with same i3S technology. Hero MotoCorp claims, the motorcycle offers 68 kmpl of impressive fuel economy. Very interestingly, just like its 100 cc predecessor, the new motorcycle also offers attractive proposition between affordability and mileage.
Model | Price |
Hero Splendor 110 iSmart | Rs. 53,300 |
The seating position in the Hero Splendor 110 cc iSmart is upright and comfortable allowing for long distance daily commuting. Being a commuter motorcycle, the long and spacious seat offers comfort for your daily city rides. The material used in making the black seats and equipment are of pretty upmarket quality.
The instrument cluster looks very impressive with its analogue and digital combo appearance. Featuring a blue colour scheme, it looks a bit wider with the blue dials and the digital display. At the left sits the fuel indicator, the center sports the large dial showing speed and rev.
The right side sports the trip and odometer, which is fully digital. The handle bar comprises of a Hero badge at the centre, a nice touch as ever. The palm grip is pretty comfortable and the mirrors come inspired by its commuter sibling’s parts bin. The switches are also placed in right positions and are easy to maneouvre.
The motorcycle is equipped with i3S technology. Very interestingly, the motorcycle’s engine is BS-IV compliant as all cars and motorcycles are supposed to come BS-IV compliant from 2017 onwards.
Like the 100cc Splendor iSmart, the 110 cc model also comes equipped with the iSmart start and stop technology. The engine gets switched off automatically when idle, therefore saving fuel. When the clutch is pressed, the engine comes to life again. The new motorcycle’s engine oil capacity has been improved as well. Instead of 800 ml it now comes with 1,100 ml.
Interestingly, it can run at low speeds even at higher gears. As example, the motorcycle can run at 15 kmph even at 3rd gear, and at 25 kmph while at 4th gear. That’s something impressive giving your foots little rest in heavy city traffic. The Hero 110 cc iSmart delivers exhaust note similar to the Hero Glamour. The two wheeler maker claims, it can accelerate 0 – 60 kmph in 7.45 seconds.
The TOD (Torque On Demand) engine as the name indicates delivers instant torque to negotiate potholes and unevenly surfaced roads. The engine is smoother as expected from any commuter bike but surprisingly the throttle response seems to have received improvements as the response is very good for up to 60-65 kmph. The NVH levels on this newly developed engine are applaudable.
The 110cc iSmart unit will supposedly start a new journey for the future engine lineups of the brand. The top speed we achieved while testing on track with a 90 kg rider was 90 kmph. Surprisingly, the vibration on the engine at high speeds were minimal as well.
It sports 130 mm and 110 mm drum brakes at front and rear wheel respectively. Unfortunately, the motorcycle doesn’t come with disc brakes, not even as option. It runs on tubeless tyres on both wheels.
Interestingly, the new motorcycle has arrived with Hero’s all new engine. The i3S technology is surely an impressive technology keeping the fuel economy conscious Indian customers in mind. The comfort it offers is also a thumb up from us.
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Specs:
Type | Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder , OHC |
Displacement | 109.15cc |
Max. Power | 7 Kw @ 7500 RPM |
Max. Torque | 9 Nm @ 5500 RPM |
Compression Ratio | 10:01 |
Clutch | Multi-Plate, Wet Type |
Frame | Tubular Double Cradle |
Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
Rear Suspension | Swing Arm with Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
Front Brake Drum | 130mm |
Rear Brake Drum | 110mm |
Hero Splendor iSmart 110 Dimension:
Length | 2015mm |
Width | 770mm |
Height | 1055mm |
Wheelbase | 1245mm |
Ground Clearance | 165mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 8.5 Litre |
Reserve | 2 Litre |
Kerb Weight | 115 Kg |
Max Payload | 130 Kg |
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