The 2017 Hero Splendor Pro BSIV with Auto Headlamp
On (AHO) has begun reaching dealerships. The design philosophy of the
motorcycle remains the same as the BSIII version.
The Hero Splendor Pro is suspended over telescopic forks
up front and dual hydraulic shocks in the rear with 5-step adjustability. The
bike gets 18-inch wheels with a 130 mm drum unit in the front and an 110 mm
unit in the rear. It can store 11-litre of petrol and has a ground clearance of
159 mm.
The Hero Splendor Pro colour options include Black
Monotone, Palace Maroon, Candy Blazing Red, Cloud Silver, Shield Gold, Heavy
Grey, Black with Red and Black Purple. Features list includes tri-set cockpit
style meter console and a side stand indicator.
Powering the Hero Splendor Pro is a 97.2 cc
air-cooled, single cylinder, OHC mill coupled to a 4-speed gearbox. In the
BSIII version, the engine was capable of producing 8.36 PS of maximum power at
8,000 rpm and 8.05 Nm of peak torque at 5,000 rpm.
The BSIII version of the motorcycle had a price tag
ranging from INR 47,505 to INR 51,235 (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi). The
2017 Hero Splendor Pro BSIV will be slightly more expensive than the outgoing
version.
