Hero MotoCorp has announced a limited-period benefit on its recently launched flex-fuel commuter motorcycles. Customers purchasing the Splendor+ Flex Fuel or HF Deluxe Flex Fuel can now avail a discount of Rs 4,000. The offer will remain valid until July 2026. The Rs 4,000 discount brings the Splendor+ Flex Fuel’s price down to Rs 78,710 from Rs 82,710, while the HF Deluxe Flex Fuel now costs Rs 68,792, compared to its original Rs 72,792 ex-showroom price. The announcement comes shortly after Hero introduced the country’s latest ethanol-compatible commuter motorcycles. The motorcycles are designed to run on ethanol blends of up to E85.

Hero Splendor+, HD Deluxe Flex Fuel: All you need to know

While the overall styling remains familiar, both motorcycles feature refreshed graphics and a new digi-analog instrument cluster. Powering both motorcycles is a 97.2cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that has been extensively modified for flex-fuel compatibility. Hero claims the updated engine produces 7 per cent more power and 3 per cent more torque compared to the standard petrol-powered versions. Output stands at 8.4 hp and 8.3 Nm of peak torque.To ensure smooth operation with E85 fuel, Hero has introduced several mechanical upgrades. These include a new fuel pump designed to filter ethanol-rich fuel, an additional fuel filter for cleaner fuel flow to the injection system, and a recalibrated ECU that automatically adjusts fuel delivery according to the ethanol blend present in the tank. Hero says a total of 36 components have been revised to support flex-fuel operation.The suspension setup continues with telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers, while braking duties are handled by drum brakes at both ends.Before the discount, the Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel was priced at Rs 82,810, ex-showroom, while the HF Deluxe Flex Fuel carried a price tag of Rs 72,792, ex-showroom.