Hero Splendor Plus vs Hero Passion Pro
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Hero Splendor Plus
Hero Passion Pro
Horsepower (hp)
8.02 hp
9 hp
Torque (Nm)
8.05 Nm
9.79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
85 km/h
— km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
112 kg
112 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
8.02 hp @ 8,000 rpm
9.0 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
8.05 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
9.79 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
85 km/h
approx. 85–90 km/h
Weight
112 kg (curb weight)
112 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km (approx. 45–50 km/L real-world average)
approx. 60–65 km/L (real-world average); note: official ARAI claim is around 74 km/L under test conditions
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Hero Splendor Plus
7.5/10
"The most sensible used commuter money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Legendary fuel efficiency
+Parts available everywhere cheaply
+Extremely low maintenance costs
Cons
−Zero excitement whatsoever
−Harsh suspension over bumps
−Highway speeds feel strained
Hero Passion Pro
6.5/10
"Unglamorous but genuinely dependable urban transport at an honest price."
Pros
+Legendary engine longevity
+Cheap spare parts everywhere
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Suspension embarrassingly poor quality
−Drum brakes age badly
−Zero excitement factor whatsoever
Top 10 Accessories
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