Hero MotoCorp unveiled its first flex fuel vehicles — the iconic Splendor+ and HF Deluxe. With this launch, India also welcomes its first flex fuel motorcycles in the 100cc segment which is a defining milestone in the country’s transition towards cleaner, self-reliant and future-ready mobility. Engineered for everyday commuting, these innovative range of motorcycles are fully compatible with ethanol-blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85.
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Compatible with ethanol blends ranging from E20 to E85, the Flex Fuel portfolio will be introduced in Delhi and select regions of Maharashtra in July 2026, followed by nationwide rollout soon thereafter. The HF Deluxe Flex Fuel will be priced at INR 72,792 (Ex-showroom Delhi), while the Splendor+ Flex Fuel will be priced at INR 82,710 (Ex-showroom Delhi).
The new lineup offers consumers a highly practical and convenient mobility solution without compromising on trusted performance or affordable ease of ownership. By significantly lowering the carbon and environmental footprint of daily travel, these motorcycles directly support India’s national objective of reducing economic carbon intensity by 45% by 2030.
The motorcycles were unveiled ahead of World Environment Day in the presence of Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport S Highways (MoRTH) and Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) along with Harshavardhan Chitale, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hero MotoCorp, at an event held in New Delhi.
Gadkari said, “India is rapidly advancing the adoption of alternative fuels and cleaner mobility technologies. Hero MotoCorp’s introduction of Flex Fuel motorcycles in the mass segment is a significant step towards reducing crude oil imports, supporting ethanol adoption, empowering farmers, and strengthening the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.”
Puri said, “India is steadily building a future-ready mobility ecosystem powered by cleaner and domestically produced fuels. The introduction of Flex Fuel vehicles by Hero MotoCorp is another important milestone in our journey towards enhanced energy security, lower carbon emissions and reduced dependence on imported crude oil. Such innovations will further strengthen India’s biofuels ecosystem, create greater value for our farmers and support the vision of a self-reliant and sustainable energy future under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.”
Harshavardhan Chitale noted, "The launch of the Flex Fuel-ready Splendor+ and HF Deluxe marks another important step in our commitment towards cleaner and sustainable mobility. Developed at our Centre for Innovation & Technology (CIT) in Jaipur, these motorcycles underscore our commitment to delivering future-ready and locally relevant technologies. With minimal-to-no import content, our motorcycles strongly reflect India’s disruptive capabilities in manufacturing, while reinforcing the Government of India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Viksit Bharat and long-term energy security.”
Product Specifications:
SPLENDOR+ FLEX FUEL
The new Splendor+ Flex Fuel comes equipped with a 97.2cc engine delivering power output of 6.3 kW @ 8000 rpm and torque of 8.3 Nm @ 6000 rpm with E85 fuel, offering enhanced performance over the base model. Key features include:
?Flex Fuel compatibility from E20 to E85
?Hero’s patented i3S idle-stop-start technology
?New digi-analogue instrument cluster
?Side stand engine cut-off
?Tubeless tyres
?Revised ECU and upgraded fuel system components for Flex Fuel capability
?New Black with Lime Yellow graphics
HF DELUXE FLEX FUEL
The HF Deluxe Flex Fuel is powered by a 97.2cc engine producing 6.3 kW @ 8000 rpm and 8.3 Nm @ 6000 rpm with E85 fuel. Key features include:
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