Hero Splendor
The Hero Splendor is a motorcycle manufactured in India by Hero. It has an electronic ignition and a tubular double cradle type frame with a 97.2 cc engine. The engine is based on the Honda Cub C100EX with a similar bore and stroke of 50 mm × 49.5 mm (1.97 in × 1.95 in). As of 2009, Splendor models were selling at a rate of one million per year.[1]
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| Manufacturer | Hero |
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| Also called | Splendor+ |
| Parent company | Hero MotoCorp |
| Production | April 1994–present |
| Predecessor | Hero Honda CD100ss |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 97.2 cc (5.93 cu in), Air-cooled, OHC, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Power | 5.9 kW@8000rpm |
| Torque | 8.05 Nm@6000rpm |
| Ignition type | Electric start/kick start |
| Transmission | Wet Multi Plate, 4-speed Constant Mesh |
| Frame type | Tubular Double Cradle |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers Rear: 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Brakes | Front Brake Drum: 130 mm Rear Brake Drum: 130 mm |
| Tires | Front: 80/100-18 M/C 47P Tubeless Rear: 80/100-18 M/C 54P Tubeless |
| Wheelbase | 1,236 mm (48.7 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,000 mm (79 in) W: 720 mm (28 in) H: 1,052 mm (41.4 in) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 in) |
| Weight | 110 kg (Kick) | 112 kg (Self) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 9.8L |
| Fuel consumption | 81.6 km/l |
| Related | Hero CD Dawn Hero Motocorp SuperSplendor Hero CD Delux Hero Passion |
History
Splendor is the successor of the Hero Honda CD100 and the Hero Honda Sleek, both inspired by the Honda CB250RS series of the 1980s.
In 2004, Hero Honda launched the upgraded version of the Splendor, the Splendor+. This version features multi-reflector headlight, tail light and turn signal lights, and new graphics. In 2007, Hero Honda launched the Splendor plus with changes in body fairings and including alloy wheels and other improvements. In 2011, Hero Honda launched the Splendor Pro with changes in body fairings, self-start features, alloy wheels and other improvements. Hero Honda was changed into Hero Motocorp. In 2014, Hero Motocorp launched a new model 'Splendor iSmart'.
After the separation of Hero group and Honda motor company,[2] the Splendor is now manufactured by Hero Motocorp.
Models
The first generation Splendor bike was launched in 1994 as the successor to the CD 100. A version with power start and a new engine began selling in 2011. The Splendor was the top-selling motorcycle in October 2016 with over 250,000 motorcycles. The Honda Activa replaced the Splendor as the best selling two-wheeler in October 2017.[3]
References
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- Karmali, Naazneen (8 June 2009), "Every Village, Every Home", Forbes, vol. 183 no. 12, p. 80, ISSN 0015-6914
- "Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s To Sell Hero Honda Motors Limited's Stake at Half Market Price-WSJ". Reuters. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
- "New Hero Honda 'Splendor' variant to cost up to Rs 41,950". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2010-09-27.