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• India’s first 100cc flex fuel bike
• Relief from rising petrol prices
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Hero Splendor Flex Fuel Launch 2026: The rising prices of petrol and diesel in India have affected the general public. In such a situation, people are now seen turning to electric vehicles or alternative fuels. Recognizing this need of the common man, Hero MotoCorp, the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the country, has taken a historic step in the automobile world. The company has launched two of its most popular and best-selling bikes in the Indian market, ‘Splendor+’ and ‘HF Deluxe’.HF Deluxe) flex fuel model is presented. This is the first attempt in India’s 100 cc (100cc) commuter motorcycle segment, and it is expected to drastically reduce the cost of travel for the middle class.

What is flex fuel technology and why is it special?

Many citizens are still wondering what is ‘Flex Fuel Technology’. Simply put, it is a technology in which the engine can run not only on pure petrol, but also on a mixture of petrol and ethanol. These new bikes from Hero $E20$ (20% ethanol and 80% petrol) directly from $E85$ Can easily run on any blended fuel up to (85% ethanol and 15% petrol). Ethanol is primarily made from sugarcane juice or crop residues, making it much cheaper than gasoline. The central government is also heavily promoting the use of ethanol to reduce crude oil imports and strengthen the country’s energy security. This step of Hero will strengthen the Green Mobility policy of the government.

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New engine and great performance

Many people doubt that using ethanol will affect the power or performance of the bike”math-inline” data-math=”E85″ data-index-in-node=”246″>$E85$ Even on this high ethanol fuel it produces 6.3 kW i.e. about 8.45 HP of power and 8.3 Nm of torque. To make the engine ethanol compatible, the company has added a new advanced ECU (Electronic Control Unit) to it. Also, the fuel system has been upgraded and specially calibrated, which gives the bike better pickup and smooth riding experience even on ethanol blended fuel.

The table below will give you an accurate estimate of the capacity of this new engine:

Modern features and attractive look

Hero has not only changed the engine, but also upgraded the look and features of these bikes. The new Splendor+ Flex Fuel will now feature Hero’s patented advanced ‘i3S’ (Idle Start-Stop) technology, which offers significant fuel savings in traffic. Apart from this, it gets a new digi-analog instrument cluster, side-stand engine cut-off for safety and tubeless tires to eliminate the worry of punctures. All the same features are also included in the HF Deluxe Flex Fuel model. To make these vehicles look different and stylish on the road, the company has designed both these bikes with attractive ‘Lime Yellow’ graphics on a black base.

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What will be the impact on the Indian market and general public?

According to automobile experts, in a huge market like India where Splendor and HF Deluxe bikes have reached the household, the introduction of this technology will accelerate the adoption of ethanol vehicles in the country. This will benefit the average motorist the most, as their monthly fuel costs can be reduced by around 30 to 40 percent. On the other hand, the growing demand for ethanol will provide a new source of income to the country’s barbarians, the farmers. India’s oil import bill of billions of rupees will be reduced, thereby strengthening the country’s economy. For those who can’t afford to switch completely to electric vehicles due to budget, it will be the best low-emission and pocket-friendly option.