Overview
- Hero launched flex‑fuel versions of the Splendor+ and HF Deluxe in early June and has applied a limited Rs 4,000 discount to both models to narrow the price gap with standard bikes.
- After the discount the Splendor+ Flex is listed at Rs 78,710 ex‑showroom and the HF Deluxe Flex at Rs 68,792 with the offer valid through July 2026.
- Both models use Hero’s reworked 97.2cc engine with revised ECU mapping, a stronger fuel pump and extra filtration so they can run ethanol blends from E20 up to E85.
- Hero will begin deliveries in July 2026 with initial sales limited to Delhi and selected regions of Maharashtra while wider availability will follow based on demand and infrastructure.
- The move follows government steps to formalize E100 rules and early E85 pilots, but real fuel‑cost savings for buyers will depend on local E85 pump access and ethanol’s lower fuel efficiency.