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Flex-Fuel Bikes: Flex-Fuel motorcycles launched in the market, will run on petrol- ethanol mixture up to E85
Sandy Verma | July 14, 2026 1:24 AM CST

New Delhi. These days, various kinds of debates and concerns are being seen in India regarding mixing of ethanol in petrol. Meanwhile, vehicle manufacturers have now introduced new models to solve this problem. Flex-fuel motorcycles have now launched in the country, which can run very easily on any ethanol-petrol mixture ranging from 20 percent to 85 percent (E20 to E85).

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These special motorcycles feature a new and modified fuel system, special engine parts and advanced engine settings. Be it for daily use or premium segment, there are 4 best E85 compatible motorcycles currently available for sale in the Indian market.

Which are those 4 flex-fuel bikes and what are their features?

What is special in Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel?

Hero MotoCorp introduced the Splendor+ Flex Fuel as one of the first mass-available E85-compatible motorcycles in the country.

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The bike retains the commuter-centric nature of the standard Splendor+. But many technical changes have been made in it to suit the flex-fuel technology.

What are its things?

Engine: 97.2cc, single-cylinder

Fuel Compatibility: E20 to E85

Main changes: Modifications in fuel system, engine management and materials

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Ex-showroom price: Rs 82,710

This model has been introduced as an affordable option for those customers who want to adopt flex-fuel technology.

Who has Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel been designed keeping in mind?

The mechanical setup of the HF Deluxe Flex Fuel is largely similar to the Splendor+ Flex Fuel.

Key features of this bike

Engine: 97.2cc, single-cylinder

Fuel Compatibility: E20 to E85

Ex-showroom price: Rs 72,792

This model is available at a lower price than the Splendor+ and is currently among the most affordable E85-compatible motorcycles in the Indian market.

What is available in Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel?

Suzuki also launched the Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel, taking the flex-fuel technology beyond the commuter segment.

The design and feature set of this bike has been kept the same as the standard Gixxer SF 250. But changes in engine calibration and fuel delivery system have made it E85 compatible.

Key Specifications

Engine: 249cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled

Fuel Compatibility: Up to E85

Ex-showroom price: Rs 2,00,896

It is the E85-compatible motorcycle with the largest engine capacity (249cc) currently on sale in India.

Know what is the specialty of Yamaha FZ Blue Flex?

Yamaha has entered the flex-fuel motorcycle segment in India with the FZ Blue Flex. The bike is based on the FZ platform and is designed to run on ethanol blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85.

Main information

Engine: 149cc, single-cylinder Blue Core engine

Fuel Compatibility: E20 to E85

Starting ex-showroom price: Rs 1.24 lakh

This model is a new option for customers who want to buy a mid-segment motorcycle with flex-fuel technology.


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