Hero MotoCorp has launched two new flex-fuel motorcycles in India – the Splendor Flex Fuel and the HF Deluxe Flex Fuel.
The Splendor Flex Fuel is priced at Rs 82,810, while the HF Deluxe Flex Fuel costs Rs 72,792 (both ex-showroom Delhi).
The motorcycles were launched in the presence of Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
Hero MotoCorp announced that these bikes will reach dealerships from July 2026. Initially, they will be available in Maharashtra and Delhi.
What Makes These Flex-Fuel Bikes Special?
The new motorcycles can run on ethanol-blended petrol ranging from E20 (20% ethanol) to E85 (85% ethanol). At present, E20 petrol is the standard fuel available across India.
Hero had earlier showcased the HF Deluxe E85 at the India Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi. Compared to the regular versions, the new flex-fuel motorcycles are around 4% more expensive.
The company developed both models at its advanced research and development facility, the Centre for Innovation and Technology in Jaipur.
Splendor Plus Flex Fuel: Features and Specifications
The Splendor Plus Flex Fuel is powered by a 97.2cc engine. When running on E85 fuel, the engine produces 8 hp at 8,000 rpm and 8.3 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm.
Key features include:
Flex-fuel compatibility from E20 to E85
Hero’s i3S idle-stop-start technology
New digital-analog instrument cluster
Side-stand engine cut-off
Tubeless tyres
Modified ECU and fuel system components for ethanol-blended fuel
To give it a distinct identity, Hero has introduced a new black paint scheme with lime-yellow graphics, making the motorcycle stand out from the standard model.
HF Deluxe Flex Fuel: What It Offers
The HF Deluxe Flex Fuel also comes with a 97.2cc engine. On E85 fuel, it delivers 8 hp at 8,000 rpm and 8.3 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm.
The bike supports E20 to E85 fuel blends and comes with several upgraded features, including:
New digital-analog instrument cluster
Side-stand engine cut-off
Tubeless tyres
Improved ECU
Upgraded fuel system components
New black color scheme with lime-yellow graphics
These updates not only improve compatibility with ethanol-blended fuels but also give the motorcycle a fresh and modern look.
A Step Towards Alternative Fuels
With the launch of the Splendor Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel, Hero MotoCorp is expanding its portfolio of environmentally friendly vehicles.
As India increases the use of ethanol-blended fuels, these motorcycles offer riders more flexibility while supporting cleaner mobility options.
