Bike News The Hero Splendor 125 is the new upgrade for India’s most loved entry level commuter line-up. Long renowned for its legendary reliability, perennial high mileage and affordable upkeep, the Splendor now debuts in the 125cc version with the addition of more power and premium-ness, while sticking by their brand DNA of being rugged. Ideal for daily city commuters and working professionals the Splendor 125 is a good combination of power, fuel efficiency and price.
“Hero Splendor 125 is 2025’s news, here’s why:
Refreshed Design with Premium Touches
Despite retaining its age-old design, the Hero Splendor 125 features minimal styling updates. The bike gets a yummier looking headlamp unit with LED DRLs, sporty tank extensions and new body graphics. The chrome treatment given to the exhaust and rear-view mirrors gives the premium touch and the new alloy wheels do enhance the overall appeal.
It is small, light and nimble — just right for the cut and thrust of Indian city traffic and the narrowest lanes.
More Power with frugal i3S Engine
In terms of performance, the 124.7cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine makes 11.1 PS of power and 10.6 Nm of torque. It comes with Hero’s XSens fuel injection technology and i3S system (Idle Start-Stop System) that helps not only in increasing the fuel efficiency but also in delivering smoother performance.
Good performance numbers The Splendor 125 is capable of delivering around 60-65 km/l making it a perfect city bike, which cuts the fuel bills.
Commuter-Friendly Features
The Hero Splendor 125 also has convenience and safety features as standard:
- Digital-analog meter console with realtime mileage indicator.
- Safety switch to turn off the engine when side stand is put down
- Telescopic front fork and 5 step adjustable rear shock absorbers
- Includes innovative braking system (IBS) for consistent stopping power
safety brakes at the handle help help give the ride an even smoother, safer feel for users of all ages.
Affordable Pricing and Variants
The Hero Splendor 125 is offered in two primarily trims – Drum Brake and Disc Brake. The starting price is approximately ₹80,000 (ex-showroom) which makes it a good competitor in the 125cc commuter space.
Final Verdict
The Hero Splendor 125 is a sensible step-up for someone who needs a little more power without compromising on the mileage, reliability or comfort. Built on the backbone of the trusted Hero engineering, combined with the modern features, it is a rugged commuter bike that adheres to the Splendor series’ design tradition.
