Hero MotoCorp has launched the Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 at Rs 86,500 (ex-showroom) for the drum brake variant, and Rs 90,000 for the disc brake version. The update brings a revised mileage claim of 72 kmpl, hazard lights for the first time on this nameplate, a USB Type-C port, new graphics and fresh colour options. The engine and all mechanical hardware remain unchanged. If you are looking at a 125cc commuter with Bluetooth connectivity under Rs 90,000, here are five things worth knowing before you visit a dealer.
The Five Things That Actually Matter
1. The mileage claim is higher — but the engine is identical to before
Hero MotoCorp now claims 72 kmpl, up from 68 kmpl on the older XTEC. The 124.7cc single-cylinder motor still makes the same 10.7 bhp and 10.6 Nm it always did. Hero points
to the APFI fuel injection system and the i3S idle stop-start technology for the improvement — both of which were already present on the previous version. The ISG for quieter engine restarts also carries over. Whether the 4 kmpl gain shows up in real-world riding depends entirely on how and where you use the bike.
2. Hazard lights have arrived — and it took long enough
The Super Splendor range has never had hazard lights before this. For a bike that spends its life in Indian traffic — sudden slowdowns, narrow stretches, roadside stops — hazard lights are not a luxury. They are something that was missing and should have been there earlier. Better late than never.
3. The Bluetooth console and USB-C charging are standard across variants
The fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity is carried over from the previous XTEC. It shows call and SMS alerts, caller ID, phone battery status, real-time mileage indication, and a low fuel warning. A USB Type-C port comes standard as well. Several 125cc commuters in this price range still do not offer wireless phone connectivity — so this remains a relevant point of difference for the XTEC 2.0.
4. It is actually cheaper than the previous disc variant
This one is easy to miss. The outgoing Super Splendor XTEC with front disc was priced at around Rs 88,000. The new XTEC 2.0 drum variant comes in at Rs 86,500 — Rs 1,544 less than what the old disc variant cost. The new disc variant is Rs 90,000, which is about Rs 2,000 more than the old disc version. Prices are ex-showroom. For buyers who do not specifically need a disc brake, the drum XTEC 2.0 offers more features than the old disc version at a lower price.
5. The styling changes are cosmetic — nothing structural has moved
New dual-tone graphics, XTEC 2.0 badging, a 3D emblem, rim tapes, and a stitched dual-texture seat are what you are looking at visually. Five colours on offer: Glossy Black, Candy Blazing Red, Matt Axis Grey, Matt Nexus Blue, and Matt Chestnut Brown. The frame, suspension geometry, and braking setup are unchanged from the outgoing XTEC.
Should You Buy This or Wait?
Two buyer profiles make the most sense for the XTEC 2.0. Anyone on an older Super Splendor without Bluetooth or hazard lights who wants to upgrade within the same family. And first-time buyers in the 125cc segment who want a connected commuter with USB charging under Rs 90,000.
If you already own the XTEC 1.0, the case for upgrading is thin. The engine is the same and while the hazard lights and Type-C port are useful, they are unlikely to justify the cost of switching unless you are due for a change anyway. Compare with the Honda CB Shine, TVS Raider 125 and Bajaj Pulsar 125 before deciding — all three sit in a similar price range and are worth a side-by-side look.
