BAJAJ PLATINA 110 VS HERO SPLENDOR PLUS

Comparison between Platina 110 H Gear and Hero Splendor Plus could easily be coming in your mind if you reside in Delhi, Noida or Ghaziabad and planning to buy a good value for money bike. Hero is the market leader but Bajaj has given a strong reason for you to go for their new Platina H Gear 110.

 

Bajaj Platina 110 -Know More

Platina stands for “comfort” that is to provide a comfortable riding experience on your daily rides in this quest, Bajaj present the all-new Platina 110, the most comfortable platina ever.

The Bajaj Platina 110 is powered by 115cc single-cylinder 2-valve air-cooled DTS-i engine. It produces 8.6PS of power at 7000rpm and 9.81Nm of torque at 5000rpm. This, coupled with a 4-speed transmission allows the motorcycle to reach a claimed top speed of 90kmph.

The claimed ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figure stands at 84 kmpl. Bajaj has built the Platina 110 using a tubular semi-double cradle frame linked to telescopic forks up front. At the rear, the bike features dual gas-charged spring-over-spring shock absorbers. 130mm front and 110mm rear drum brakes bring the motorcycle to a halt. Bajaj offers CBS as standard to comply with the new safety norms.

Hero Splendor Plus Know More

Hero Splendor Plus is a commuter bike launched at a base price. Splendor Plus is powered by 97cc engine claiming mileage of 80.6kmpl. Splendor Plus has an air-cooled, 4 – stroke single cylinder ohc engine and a 4 speed gear box and goes up-to top speed of 87 km/h.

The Hero Splendor Plus has been updated with IBS (Integrated Braking System). IBS is essentially Hero’s jargon for Combined Braking System (CBS). This system applies the front brake partially when the rear brake is applied, thus giving greater confidence to the rider while coming to a halt.

 

The Hero Splendor Plus is available in two variants: Kick Start and Self Start. Alloy wheels and drum brakes are available as standard on both the variants. The former is priced at Rs 50,860 while the latter costs Rs 52,860, both ex-showroom prices. Hero also offers the Splendor Plus with i3S technology which automatically shuts off the engine when idling for a few seconds. It starts the engine back up automatically when the clutch lever is pulled. This helps in conserving fuel, especially in places where there’s a lot of traffic.

 

Bajaj Platina 110 Vs Hero Splendor Plus 

 

The claimed mileage for the Bajaj Platina 110 H Gear is 84 kmpl where as the claimed mileage for Hero Splendor Plus is 80.6 kmpl. In technical specifications, Bajaj Platina 110 is powered by 115 cc engine where as Hero Splendor Plus is powered by 97.2 cc engine.

Bajaj Platina 110 is available in 2 different colours while Hero Splendor Plus comes with 10 colours. 72% users have chosen Bajaj Platina 110 over Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus in a survey. Compare Bajaj Platina 110 Hvs Hero Splendor Plus on the basis of price, specifications & other features.

 

  • Engine
Bajaj Platina 110 Hero Splendor Plus
Engine 115cc, single-cylinder  97.2cc,  single-cylinder
Power 8.6PS @7000rpm 8.36PS @8000rpm
Torque 9.81Nm @5000rpm 8.05Nm @5000rpm
Transmission  5-speed 4-speed

 

Straight away, the Platina 110 H Gear has a slight edge over its rivals when it comes to power. Although it has more cubic capacity, there isn’t a significant difference; it produces just 0.24PS and 0.2PS more than the Splendor Plus. The Platina 110 torque figures too are at par with its rivals.

However, Bajaj has a neat trick up its sleeves. While the Splendor Plus is equipped with a 4-speed gearbox, the Platina 110 gear, the engine is likely to be less stressed at high speeds compared to its rivals. And it’s the only motorcycle in its segment to come with a 5-speed transmission!

 

  • Underpinnings
 

 

Bajaj Platina 110 Hero Splendor Plus
Front suspension Telescopic Telescopic
Rear suspension Twin spring-over-spring Nitrox shock absorbers  5-step adjustable shock absorber
Brakes 240mm disc- front, 110mm drum- rear  130mm drum- front and rear

 

Commuter motorcycles need to be light, agile and compact and these contenders fit the description. But it’s the Platina 110 H which seems ahead of its rivals on this front. It’s longer and it can hold more fuel compared to its rivals.! Also, its 118.5kg kerb weight may not seem much on paper, but its 5.5kg and 6kg heavier than its rivals. Bajaj has given its city commuter a ground clearance of 200mm, which is also the highest by a significant margin.

 

  • Dimensions
Bajaj Platina 110 Hero Splendor Plus
Wheelbase 1255mm 1230mm
Weight 118.5kg 109 Kg (Kick), 113 Kg (Self)
Fuel tank capacity 11-litre 10.5-litre
Ground clearance 200mm 159mm

 

  • Features

Even though these motorcycles are priced under Rs 55,000, they get a healthy dose of features. Except the Hero Splendor Plus, that is. It feels quite dated on this front. The Platina 110 gets a semi-digital instrument cluster with a gear position indicator, which is a segment first.

The Bajaj Platina 110 H Gear is priced from Rs 53,811 (drum), which is Rs 2,000 and Rs 3,000 more than the Splendor Plus. And for that slight premium, you get more features and a more powerful motor than the Splendor Plus. So if you are out there looking at getting an affordable yet rugged motorcycle that can handle your daily chores with ease, you should opt for the Platina 110 H Gear.

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