Hero MotoCorp has launched Flex Fuel versions of its Splendor+ and HF Deluxe commuter motorcycles, marking the entry of Flex Fuel technology into India's 100cc motorcycle segment.
The motorcycles were unveiled in New Delhi ahead of World Environment Day in the presence of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri.
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Rollout to Begin in Delhi and Maharashtra
The Flex Fuel range is designed to operate on ethanol-blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85. Hero MotoCorp said the motorcycles will be introduced in Delhi and selected regions of Maharashtra in July 2026, with a nationwide rollout planned subsequently.
The HF Deluxe Flex Fuel has been priced at Rs 72,792 (ex-showroom, Delhi), while the Splendor+ Flex Fuel is priced at Rs 82,710 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel: Engine and Features
The Splendor+ Flex Fuel is powered by a 97.2cc engine that produces 6.3 kW of power at 8,000 rpm and 8.3 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm when running on E85 fuel.
Key features include:
- Flex Fuel compatibility from E20 to E85
- Hero's i3S idle-stop-start system
- Digi-analogue instrument cluster
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Tubeless tyres
- Revised ECU and fuel system components to support higher ethanol blends
- Black colour scheme with Lime Yellow graphics
Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel: Engine and Features
The HF Deluxe Flex Fuel uses the same 97.2cc engine, producing 6.3 kW at 8,000 rpm and 8.3 Nm at 6,000 rpm with E85 fuel.
Key features include:
- Flex Fuel compatibility from E20 to E85
- Digi-analogue instrument cluster
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Tubeless tyres
- Updated ECU and fuel system components for ethanol-blended fuels
- Black colour scheme with Lime Yellow graphics
Flex Fuel and Ethanol Adoption
Flex Fuel vehicles are capable of operating on different ethanol-petrol blends without requiring modifications from the user. The launch aligns with the government's ongoing efforts to increase ethanol usage in the transportation sector and reduce dependence on conventional fossil fuels.
Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said, “India is rapidly advancing the adoption of alternative fuels and cleaner mobility technologies. Hero MotoCorp’s introduction of Flex Fuel motorcycles in the mass segment is a significant step towards reducing crude oil imports, supporting ethanol adoption, empowering farmers, and strengthening the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.”
Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) said, “India is steadily building a future-ready mobility ecosystem powered by cleaner and domestically produced fuels. The introduction of Flex Fuel vehicles by Hero MotoCorp is another important milestone in our journey towards enhanced energy security, lower carbon emissions and reduced dependence on imported crude oil. Such innovations will further strengthen India’s biofuels ecosystem, create greater value for our farmers and support the vision of a self-reliant and sustainable energy future under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.”
Harshavardhan Chitale, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hero MotoCorp said, "The launch of the Flex Fuel-ready Splendor+ and HF Deluxe marks another important step in our commitment towards cleaner and sustainable mobility. Developed at our Centre for Innovation & Technology (CIT) in Jaipur, these motorcycles underscore our commitment to delivering future-ready and locally relevant technologies. With minimal-to-no import content, our motorcycles strongly reflect India’s disruptive capabilities in manufacturing, while reinforcing the Government of India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Viksit Bharat and long-term energy security.”
Elctrik Speaks
The launch of Flex Fuel variants of the Splendor+ and HF Deluxe expands fuel technology options in India's commuter motorcycle segment. While electric two-wheelers continue to gain traction in urban markets, Flex Fuel motorcycles offer an alternative pathway toward reducing emissions by increasing the use of domestically produced ethanol. The success of such products will depend on the availability of higher ethanol blends and supporting fuel infrastructure across the country.