Hero Splendor 135: The ‘New Wagon Ride For My Office’. End: A trusty commuter, now with more punch and practicality. HeroMoto Corp Hero Splendor 135: Ital the splendor of the world The Hero Splendor 135 is intelligent a higher stride in Hero’s illustrious 100-cc land,
Delivering added supremacy and larger convenience, time custody the every one of significant money and continuation ingredient powerfully wearing classify.
This model is perfect for riders who are looking for superior performance compared to entry-level models, as well as depending on reliability, good mileage and low maintenance.
Famous for it’s economical simplicity, the Splendor 135 is a formidable workhorse, as well as a stylish commuter, and with enough technologies to give it a modern edge.
Design and ComfortDesign/Comfort: A Friendly Match Both the Nokia 6350 and 6750 feature similar designs: a clamshell build with a cushy and friendly look and feel.
The design of the Splendor 135 is not far removed from its own heritage.
It keeps the classic upright commuter stance with a slightly beefier fuel tank and aggressive new decals for a refreshed look.
It gets a hint of a premium feel with the headlamp housing and the side panel getting subtle chrome accents, but overall, it isn’t over-styled.
A flat single piece seat, alloy wheels and clear lens indicators complete the styling changes. It’s not overly trying to look sporty but yet carries the practical charm that Splendor lovers like.
Ground clearance is very good and so is the seat height, both in the context of Indian road/articulation conditions and the average size of riders.
Powertrain and Performance: Quiet and Understated
The Splendor 135 is powered by a 124.7cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine which makes around 11 PS of power and 11 Nm of torque.
Supported by a 4-speed transmission, the engine offers the ease of city rides with a strong low-end torque to ensure a smooth and easy ride in stop-go traffic condition.
The powerplant has a nice character and feels sparsely vibey for the most part, but some of the vibrato comes piling in at higher revs.
Acceleration is okay, and it is easy to cruise at 70–80 km/h and feel very comfortable. It’s no speedster, but it provides a reliable ride for daily office treks, errands or easygoing rural excursions.
Mileage and Maintenance: How Would You Rate the Gas Mileage?
Fuel efficiency continues to be the biggest selling point and real world mileage ranging between 55 to 60 km/
l means the Splendor 125 is one of the most fuel efficient bikes in its segment for those who commute long distances daily.
With India’s largest service network comprising Hero has another edge over everyone else- Least cost of ownership.
Ride and Handling: Ride Comfort, Nimbleness
The suspension system is typical with normal telescopic forks up front and twin rear shock absorbers and is meant to provide a comfortable ride on Indian roads.
Speed bumps and potholes are coped with without too much discomfort and the light kerb weight makes it easy to dart in and out of gaps.
Stopping power comes from a standard front disc brake and rear drum brake, with the combined brake system (CBS) providing secure stops even when the brakes are applied with full force.
For the rest roads, the tyre grip is enough but some aggressive riders may want a bit more bite and stability.
Features and Equipment – Basic but Useful
The Splendor 135 is equipped with a semi-digital instrument cluster that carries speedometer, an odometer, fuel level and a trip meter.
It comes equipped with an engine kill switch, a side-stand with engine cut off feature, and a pass light switch, which cater to the needs of the daily rider for convenience and practicality.
It lacks features you’ll find in a modern options like Bluetooth, navigation or LED light. However, they are straight-to-the-point, and solidly build for extreme durability and use.
Pros:
More horsepower than the Hero, but with the same durability the Hero is know for
Good average for daily use
Ergonomics: Comfortable ride and seat
Unorganized and easily accessible service points.
Easy, no-frills touches from riders that don’t mince the meat
Cons:
Design could be dated for some younger riders
No advanced settings like ABS, nothing digital
Not as versatile for high-speed use with four-speed gearbox
No rear disc brake option
Some engine shake at the upper end of the speed range
Hero Splendor 135: Conclusion
For the commuter bike riders who want to graduate to something bigger but do not want to compromise on fuel efficiency and reliability, the Hero Splendor 135 is the ideal upgrade.
It achieves a dainty equilibrium between pragmatism and performance, keeping the maintenance simple and ownership costs down.
The select riders who prioritize longevity, seamless operation and an unrelenting trust in the Hero badge have a Kaamdev kind of a choice in the Splendor 135, still… as far as 125cc commuters go.