Hero Splendor Plus On-Road Price 2026 Gujarat | Bhavik’s Review

By Bhavik Munjapara, Founder — ABTADKA.com & TechBhavik.com

The Hook Intro by Tadka Team ~ Bhavik

I remember my first real salary in 2020. The day ABTADKA.com went live, I also booked a Hero Splendor Plus from a dealer near Sihor bus stand. Why? Because in my village, a bike isn’t “just transport.” It’s your backup generator, your monsoon taxi, your son’s exam-day lucky charm.

In my 4 years of running ABTADKA and testing 60+ bikes across Bhavnagar to Ahmedabad, one question never changes at every galla chai break: “Bhavik bhai, Splendor le lu? Paisa vasool hai?”

Today, June 2026, the answer is still yes for most of us. Let me tell you why, what it costs on-road in Gujarat right now, and how I’ve kept my 2020 model running like Day 1 despite 45°C heat and coastal khaari hawa.

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1. What’s the On-Road Price in Gujarat Today, 2026?

I called 3 dealers yesterday — Bhavnagar, Rajkot, and Ahmedabad SG Highway. The 2026 Hero Splendor Plus XTEC 2.0 with disc brake and digital meter lands at this:

Variant	Ex-Showroom	RTO Ahmedabad	Insurance 1+5 Yr	Handling + Ext. Warranty	On-Road Ahmedabad
Drum Brake, Kick+Self	₹79,551	₹6,840	₹8,992	₹2,200	₹97,583
Drum Brake, XTEC	₹82,911	₹7,128	₹9,218	₹2,200	₹1,01,457
Disc Brake, XTEC 2.0	₹86,201	₹7,410	₹9,455	₹2,200	₹1,05,266

In Sihor, my local dealer quoted ₹1,500 less because RTO charges drop. Tip from my own purchase: Always ask for “insurance from outside” quote. I saved ₹2,100 in 2024 doing that.

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2. Why Do We Indians Trust This Bike Blindly?

Trust isn’t built in ads. It’s built when your dad’s 2008 Splendor still starts in 2 kicks after a month of dhool in the garage.

In my testing in Sihor, 3 things matter to a middle-class family:

First, “Kitna Deti Hai” actually matches. Hero claims 73 kmpl. My 2020 bike gives 64–68 kmpl in mixed Bhavnagar city + highway use. With petrol at ₹97/litre in Gujarat today, that’s ₹1.43 per km. A college student going from Vastral to IIM-A daily spends ₹86/day vs ₹200 in a rickshaw.

Second, any mechanic can fix it. From Sihor to a highway puncturewala, everyone keeps Splendor parts. A clutch cable is ₹85. A full service at non-Hero garage? ₹350. Try that with a fancy import.

Third, it doesn’t ask for attention. No “check engine” drama. If it stops, it’s usually petrol, plug, or fuse. Things you can fix with a screwdriver and YouTube. [Internal Link: 3 bike problems you can fix yourself → DIY repairs]

3. Will This Engine Survive the Ahmedabad Heat? My 4-Year Test

Short answer: Yes, if you respect it. I’ve ridden my Splendor from Sihor to SG Highway in May at 2 PM. The footpegs burn, but the engine doesn’t.

Here’s what I noticed on my own bike after 48,000 km:

1. Air-cooled works, but oil is king. Hero recommends 10W30. I switched to 10W40 in April–June. Costs ₹80 more, but the engine feels less kirakira in 45°C.
2. Avoid half-clutch in traffic. Teen Taali to Nehrunagar stretch kills clutches. I’ve seen 2022 models need new plates at 12,000 km because of this.
3. Salt-air near Bhavnagar coast? Wash the silencer and chassis every 15 days. My friend’s 2021 model had rust spots because he never did. Mine’s clean.

So yes, it survives. But only if you survive the urge to rev it like a KTM.

4. The “Longevity” Guide: Bhavik’s Sihor-Style Monthly Routine

We Indians don’t buy a bike for 2 years. We buy it till the beti ki shaadi. My 2020 Splendor still looks showroom-fresh because of this 45-minute monthly ritual I do every Sunday after chai:

Week 1: Chain & Tyre Day
Forget costly lube for a second. First, clean with kerosene and a toothbrush — ₹20 expense. Then use TVS chain lube spray, ₹180, lasts 6 months. Kerosene alone dries the O-rings, so don’t skip lube. I check tyre pressure: 25 PSI front, 33 PSI rear. In Gujarat heat, it rises 3 PSI by afternoon. Nitrogen? Waste of ₹50 for this bike, unless you do daily 100km.

Week 2: Paint & Rust Check
Gujarat sun eats red and black paint. I use ₹90 Waxpol polish after a wash. Takes 10 mins. For chrome parts near the coast, a wipe with WD-40 keeps khaari hawa rust away.

Week 3: Battery & Wires
Open the side panel. If you see white powder on battery terminals, pour hot water + apply Vaseline. Zero-cost fix. I’ve seen batteries die in 14 months just from this. Mine’s on year 3.

Week 4: Test Ride & Listen
I ride 2 km without music. Any kat-kat sound from chain? Any vibration at 40 kmph? Catch it now, or pay ₹1,200 later. [Internal Link: Monthly bike checklist PDF → maintenance guide]

This routine costs me ₹250/month. A major repair costs ₹4,000. You choose.

5. Splendor Plus vs Others: 2026 Real-World Cost Table

I tested these 4 bikes for 3 months each with ABTADKA readers. Here’s the paisa talk nobody tells you:

Bike Model 2026	On-Road Ahmedabad	Real Mileage	Service Cost/Yr	5-Yr Resale @30k km	Best For
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC	₹1,01,457	66 kmpl	₹1,800	₹42,000	Students, delivery, family use
Honda Shine 100	₹96,842	62 kmpl	₹2,100	₹38,000	Honda fans, smooth engine lovers
Bajaj Platina 110 ABS	₹1,04,311	70 kmpl	₹2,400	₹40,000	Mileage kings, village roads
TVS Radeon	₹1,02,950	64 kmpl	₹2,000	₹36,000	Strong build, pillion comfort

Notice something? Splendor isn’t #1 in mileage anymore. Platina beats it by 4 kmpl. But Splendor wins on resale and service network. In Sihor, I can sell a Splendor in 1 day. Radeon takes 2 weeks.

6. Resale Value Over 5 Years: ASCII Logic Chart

I tracked OLX Bhavnagar listings for 2021 models sold in 2026. Here’s how ₹1 Lakh spent today holds up:

Resale Value % of On-Road Price
100% |
 90% | #
 80% | # 
 70% | #  #
 60% | #  #  @
 50% | #  #  @  @
 40% | #  #  @  @  $ 
 30% | #  #  @  @  $  $
     +--+--+--+--+--+--
Year:  0  1  2  3  4  5

# = Hero Splendor Plus
@ = Honda Shine 100  
$ = TVS Radeon

After 5 years and 30,000 km, Splendor still gets you 42% back. That’s ₹42,500 in your hand. Why? Because a gaon ka mechanic bets his reputation on it. That trust has a price.

7. Bhavik’s Verdict: Who Should Buy It, Who Shouldn’t

Buy it if: You’re a student, office commuter, or a small business owner in Gujarat. Your monthly petrol budget is under ₹2,500. You want zero jhanjhat for 8+ years. You ride solo or with light pillion.

Save your money if: You do weekly Ahmedabad–Vadodara highway runs. At 80 kmph, the engine feels stressed and vibey. You want style or speed. Gen-Z cousins will call it “uncle bike.” You have knee pain — the suspension is basic. Spend ₹15k more and get a Honda SP 125.

My personal recommendation? If your dad says “beta, Splendor le le,” listen to him. He’s not buying a bike. He’s buying peace of mind. [Internal Link: 125cc vs 100cc for Gujarat highways → comparison guide]

8. Why Trust ABTADKA

I’m not a Delhi auto journalist testing bikes on a Buddh Circuit. I’m Bhavik from Sihor. In my 4+ years running ABTADKA.com since 2020, I’ve:

1. Tested in real conditions: Bhavnagar salt air, Ahmedabad traffic, and 400km Rajkot day-trips.
2. Spent my own money: The Splendor in photos is mine, bought for ₹72,400 in 2020. Bill still in my drawer.
3. No brand payments: Hero never paid me. In fact, I’ve bashed their Glamour for bad mileage on TechBhavik.com.

If I say a chain needs kerosene, it’s because I did it last Sunday. That’s the ABTADKA promise.

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Final Note from Bhavik: If this guide saved you even ₹1,000, share it with one friend who’s confused about buying a bike. That’s how we grow the ABTADKA family. Ride safe, and don’t forget helmet pehno, no matter how short the ride.

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