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Hero Splendor Plus Xtec
62% Match
Drum Brake - OBD 2B
₹79,191 - ₹80,574
Ex-showroom price
Kick-Start Backup
The Passion Plus offers both Kick and Self Start, giving riders a mechanical fallback if the battery ever dies.
Projector Headlamp
It comes with a Halogen Projector Headlamp versus the standard Halogen Headlamp on the Xtec, offering a slightly more focused beam.
Longer Riding Range
With a 660 km riding range, the Passion Plus edges out the Splendor Plus Xtec's 637 km on paper.
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Hero Splendor Plus Xtec
Performance
Comfort
Efficiency
Features & Tech
Safety
Ownership
Practicality
Value

Drum Brake - OBD 2B
₹79,703 - ₹82,239
Ex-showroom price
Higher ARAI Efficiency
The Splendor Plus Xtec is rated at 73 kmpl (ARAI) compared to the Passion Plus's 60 kmpl owner-reported figure.
USB Charging Included
It features a USB Charging Port as standard, while the Passion Plus only offers a front charging point without full USB confirmation clarity.
XSENS Advantage Technology
The Xtec adds XSENS Advantage Technology, a feature entirely absent on the Passion Plus.
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Hero Splendor Plus Xtec
Splendor Plus Xtec edges ahead for daily commuting with better ARAI-rated efficiency, a self-start-only convenience, USB charging for phone navigation, and slightly quicker service intervals to keep running costs low.
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Why Splendor Plus Xtec for you?
Better fuel efficiency
73 kmpl ARAI-rated mileage on the Splendor Plus Xtec means fewer fuel stops and lower running costs for daily office commutes compared to the Passion Plus's 60 kmpl owner-reported figure.
USB charging built in
A USB charging port lets commuters keep their phone topped up for navigation or calls during daily rides, a small but useful everyday convenience the Passion Plus only offers at the front without the same clarity.
Smoother suspension for potholes
The 5-step adjustable hydraulic rear shocks handle broken city roads and speed breakers more comfortably than the Passion Plus's twin tube setup, useful for daily stop-and-go traffic.
Find out how the Hero Passion Plus and Hero Splendor Plus Xtec stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.
Both bikes share nearly identical core engines and chassis, so the gap comes down to efficiency and feature polish rather than raw performance, with the Xtec pulling ahead on tech and ownership extras while the Passion Plus holds a slight edge in old-school convenience like kick-start.
Higher ARAI Efficiency
The Splendor Plus Xtec is rated at 73 kmpl (ARAI) compared to the Passion Plus's 60 kmpl owner-reported figure.
USB Charging Included
It features a USB Charging Port as standard, while the Passion Plus only offers a front charging point without full USB confirmation clarity.
XSENS Advantage Technology
The Xtec adds XSENS Advantage Technology, a feature entirely absent on the Passion Plus.
A Trade-off
The Passion Plus offers both Kick and Self Start, giving riders a mechanical fallback if the battery ever dies.
A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.
Strengths for those who prioritise performance, range and power.

Kick-Start Backup
The Passion Plus offers both Kick and Self Start, giving riders a mechanical fallback if the battery ever dies.
Projector Headlamp
It comes with a Halogen Projector Headlamp versus the standard Halogen Headlamp on the Xtec, offering a slightly more focused beam.
Longer Riding Range
With a 660 km riding range, the Passion Plus edges out the Splendor Plus Xtec's 637 km on paper.
Higher Peak Power Figure
The Passion Plus is rated at 7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm, a hair above the Xtec's 7.9 bhp at the same rpm.
Simpler Single-Valve Engine
Its 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 1 Valve engine design keeps the mechanical layout straightforward for easy maintenance familiarity.
Strengths for those who prioritise efficiency, features and comfort.

Higher ARAI Efficiency
The Splendor Plus Xtec is rated at 73 kmpl (ARAI) compared to the Passion Plus's 60 kmpl owner-reported figure.
USB Charging Included
It features a USB Charging Port as standard, while the Passion Plus only offers a front charging point without full USB confirmation clarity.
XSENS Advantage Technology
The Xtec adds XSENS Advantage Technology, a feature entirely absent on the Passion Plus.
Adjustable Rear Suspension
Its 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers with a Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster let riders tune ride comfort, a feature the Passion Plus lacks.
One Extra Free Service
The Xtec includes 5 free services versus 4 for the Passion Plus, adding extra ownership value.
Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.