A new spy shot of the new Splendor iSmart 110 has been circulating over the internet, hinting that Hero MotoCorp has commenced the despatch to select dealerships. With the launch slated in July, this motorcycle will be the most fuel efficient model in the Splendor range of commuter motorcycles.
In an attempt to visually differentiate it from the current Splendor, Hero MotoCorp has taken a new approach towards styling. While the design continues to be conservative, it gets a few elegant touches like a sculpted fuel tank, raked headlamp and a rich dual tone paint job. Powering the Splendor iSmart 110 is a 110cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine, which is rated at 9bhp and 9Nm of torque. The BSIV compliant engine produces nine per cent more power and 12 per cent more torque than the 100cc unit.
Built around a new platform and powered by a new engine, the Splendor 110 iSmart is expected to form the base for a number of other models from Hero MotoCorp. The Splendor iSmart 110 will be a part of one of most competitive segments in the country, where it will rival the likes of the Honda Livo, TVS Star City Plus and the Suzuki Hayate EP. We can expect it to be around Rs 3,000 more expensive than the 100cc Splendor iSmart.
