Hero Splendor+ and HF Deluxe fle fuel variants launched, deliveries from July 2026

Key points

• Hero MotoCorp has launched the fle fuel versions of its best-selling Splendor+ and HF Deluxe motorcycles, becoming the first manufacturer to introduce fle fuel motorcycles in India's mass-market 100cc segment.
• The move is aimed at accelerating the adoption of ethanol-based mobility while supporting the government's push towards alternative fuels and reduced dependence on imported crude oil.
• The new motorcycles can run on ethanol-petrol blends ranging from E20 to E85 and will be available in Delhi and select regions of Maharashtra from July 2026. A nationwide rollout is expected to follow.
• Price and availability Hero Splendor+ fle fuel The HF Deluxe Flex Fuel has been priced at Rs 72,792 (e showroom Delhi), while the Splendor+ Flex Fuel costs Rs 82,710 (e showroom Delhi).
• For reference, the HF Deluxe is currently priced at Rs 70,442 (e showroom), while the regular Splendor+ is available from Rs 78,710 (e showroom), placing...