Classic again! Hero MotoCorp Splendor Pro Classic arrives at Dealerships

Hero MotoCorp has launched the Splendor Pro Classic Cafe Racer style motorcycle, which was showcased at Delhi Auto Expo earlier this year. This Classic motorcycle has arrived at dealerships.

Yes, there is a change in its engine. it has got a Max. Power of 6.15 kW (8.36 Ps) @ 8000 rpm whilst the regular Splendor Pro has a Max. Power of 5.74 KW (7.8 Ps) @ 7500 rpm.

Motorcycle is priced at Rs. 53,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is priced at Rs. 57,000(ex-showroom, Pune).

Splendor Pro Classic is the cheapest Cafe Racer to be offered by Hero MotoCorp in India and also in the whole world. Classic is the third entry level Cafe Racer in the country after Royal Enfield Continental GT535 and Triumph Thruxton. These two are incomparable by any other means with Splendor Pro Classic as they are veryy powerful and very expensive. Continental GT535 is priced at Rs. 1.89 lakhs and Thruxton at Rs. 6.67 lakhs (ex-Delhi).

The styling seems to be well executed so much that it doesn’t look like an after market job. The round lights, round mirrors, chrome mudguard and spoke wheels are the highlight of this bike. While people in urban markets won’t take to this motorcycle with ease, the Splendor Pro Classic is bound to be a hot seller in rural markets where the concept of an affordable cafe racer is sure to attract customers. The Splendor Pro Classic becomes the cheapest cafe racer in the world while the other locally made cafe racer bike in India is the Continental GT by Royal Enfield.

Specifications:

Engine:

• Type
  Air Cooled, 4 – Stroke Single Cylinder OHC
• Displacement
  97.2 cc
• Max. Power
  6.15 kW (8.36 Ps) @ 8000 rpm
• Max. Torque
  0.82 Kg-m (8.05 N-m) @ 5000 rpm
• Bore x Stroke
  50.0 x 49.5 mm
• Carburettor
  Side Draft, Variable Venturi Type with TCIS
• Compression Ratio
  9.9:1
• Starting
  Kick start / Self start
• Ignition
  DC – Digital CDI

Transmission & Frame:

• Clutch
  Multiplate Wet
• Gear box
  4 – Speed Constant Mesh
• Frame Type
  Tubular Double Cradle

Suspension:

• Front
  Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
• Rear
  Swing Arm with 5 Step Adjustable Type Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Wheels & Tyres:

• Rim Size Front
  18 x 1.60, Spoke wheels
• Rim Size Rear
  18 x 1.60, Spoke wheels
• Tyre Size Front
  2.75 x 18 – 42 P / 4 PR, Unidirectional Type
• Tyre Size Rear
  2.75 x 18 – 48 P / 6 PR, Unidirectional Type

Electricals:

• Battery
  MF Battery, M-4: 12 V 3 Ah (Self)
• Head Lamp
  12 V -35 W / 35W – Halogen bulb round (Multi Reflector Type)
• Tail/Stop Lamp
  12 V – 5 / 21 W (Round)
• Turn Signal Lamp
  12 V – 10 W x 4 nos (Round)

Dimensions:

• Length
  1935 mm
• Width
  720 mm
• Height
  1020 mm
• Saddle Height
  785 mm
• Wheelbase
  1230 mm
• Ground Clearance
  180 mm
• Fuel Tank Capacity
  11 Ltrs
• Reserve
  1.4 Ltrs (Usable Reserve)
• Kerb Weight
  109 Kg (Self)