Hero MotoCorp Limited unveiled its first Flex Fuel motorcycles, the Splendor+ and HF Deluxe, making them India's first Flex Fuel motorcycles in the 100cc segment. The motorcycles are compatible with ethanol-blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85 and are engineered for everyday commuting without compromising on performance or ownership cost.
The new lineup supports India's objective of reducing economic carbon intensity by 45% by 2030 while helping reduce crude oil imports and supporting ethanol adoption. The motorcycles were unveiled ahead of World Environment Day in New Delhi in the presence of Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Singh Puri along with Hero MotoCorp Chief Executive Officer Harshavardhan Chitale. Gadkari said the launch is a significant step towards reducing crude oil imports and empowering farmers under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.
The Flex Fuel portfolio will be introduced in Delhi and select regions of Maharashtra in July 2026, followed by a nationwide rollout. The HF Deluxe Flex Fuel is priced at Rs 72,792 ex-showroom Delhi, while the Splendor+ Flex Fuel is priced at Rs 82,710 ex-showroom Delhi.
Both motorcycles are powered by a 97.2cc engine delivering 6.3 kW at 8000 rpm and 8.3 Nm at 6000 rpm with E85 fuel, offering enhanced performance over the base model. The Splendor+ Flex Fuel includes Hero's patented i3S idle-stop-start technology. Both models come with a new digi-analogue instrument cluster, side stand engine cut-off, tubeless tyres, and revised ECU and fuel system components.
Developed at Hero MotoCorp's Centre for Innovation and Technology in Jaipur, the Flex Fuel motorcycles contain minimal import content. Chitale said the launch is an important step toward cleaner mobility and India's manufacturing capabilities in the automotive sector.
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