People looking for affordable motorcycles in India have many options from companies like Hero MotoCorp, Honda, TVS, and Bajaj. However, when it comes to sales, Hero Splendor continues to lead the market. In April, Hero Splendor became the best-selling motorcycle in the country once again. At the same time, Hero HF Deluxe also showed strong performance and recorded the highest annual growth among bikes. More than 3 lakh units of Hero Splendor were sold during the month, while Hero HF Deluxe sales reached around 92,000 units. These bikes remain popular because of their low price, high mileage, and low maintenance cost.
Hero MotoCorp and Hero Splendor
Hero MotoCorp’s commuter bikes performed strongly in the latest sales report. Hero Splendor remained the best-selling motorcycle in the country with total sales of 3,09,131 units. The bike also recorded an impressive 56.21 percent yearly growth. On the other hand, Hero HF Deluxe sold 91,977 units and showed a massive 120.86 percent annual growth, making it one of the fastest-growing bikes in the market. Hero Splendor secured the first position in the top-selling bikes list, while HF Deluxe became the sixth highest-selling motorcycle. Both bikes are popular in the commuter segment because of their affordable price, good mileage, and daily usability.
Affordable Pricing and Strong Mileage
Hero Splendor is considered one of the most popular bikes among lower middle-class buyers because of its affordable price, strong mileage, and low maintenance cost. The current ex-showroom price of the Hero Splendor Plus ranges between Rs 77,557 and Rs 80,331. The bike comes with a 97.2cc air-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinder engine that produces 7.91 bhp power and 8.05 Nm torque. It delivers an impressive mileage of around 65 to 70 kmpl, making it suitable for daily commuting. The motorcycle also offers useful features like i3S idle start-stop system, combi braking system, tubeless tyres, alloy wheels, side-stand cut-off sensor, and a USB charging port.
Hero HF Deluxe
Hero HF Deluxe is one of the most affordable motorcycles from Hero MotoCorp and is popular for its excellent mileage and strong build quality. The bike is priced between Rs 59,477 and Rs 70,442 (ex-showroom). It comes with a 97.2cc air-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinder OHC engine that produces 8.02 PS power and 8.05 Nm peak torque. The motorcycle is paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox and offers mileage of up to 70 kmpl, making it ideal for daily commuting. Key features include i3S technology, a long and wide seat, 18-inch alloy wheels, tubeless tyres, CBS, analog speedometer, and fuel gauge console.
