The Hero MotoCorp Splendor has been one of the most eminent motorcycles of the domestic auto market. This bike has been part of the nation's automotive industry for more than a decade and is still being sold by the company like hot cakes. Over the years, the 2-wheeler manufacturer has attempted to bring in many revolutionary changes in the design of this bike. The latest edition of this model, Hero MotoCorp Splendor iSmart seems to be a masterpiece of technology and design from the company. What makes this bike so much interesting is that it is one of the first two-wheelers of the world to implement the i3S technology, which refers to the idle stop and start time. This is almost similar to the Blue Motion Technology of Volkswagen that allows the car's engine to automatically switch off when vehicle is idling and starts again when the driver presses the accelerator pedal.
Such type of technology is expected to be a boon for the daily commuters in the bustling metropolitans of the nation. Almost all the cities of the country are jam-packed during rush hour and the implementation of i3S in this bike will certainly help the rider to save that last drop of fuel. The Hero MotoCorp Splendor iSmart use 97cc air-cooled, 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine, which delivers a power of almost 7 bhp with peak torque of over 8.5 Nm. The 4-speed constant mesh type transmission of this bike allows the driver to quickly shift in between gears without any hassle. The tubular double frame chassis of this motorcycle is ideally supported by the suspension system of Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers at front and Swing Arm with Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers at rear, to provide a comfortable ride. Furthermore, the integration of the i3S technology allows the bike to easily deliver a mileage of more than 70 kmpl on city roads.
The overall looks and design of Hero MotoCorp Splendor iSmart are one of the major highlights. The use of vibrant colour schemes with stripes and lines makes the bike look distinct amidst the crowd. The snazzy split grab rail at the rear of the bike allows the passenger to easily maintain his stability at high speed. The sporty front cowl adds beauty to the overall design and so does the tubeless wide tyres with black multi-spoke alloy wheels. All the information in the instrument cluster is displayed in a trendy techno-graphic manner, which can be easily comprehended by the driver. The side stand indicator, distance to empty fuel indicator and mileage are the integral parts of the display panel. From the safety aspect, the bike features solid brake system at front and rear wheels to immediately help the driver decelerate at high speed. Overall, this iSmart edition of Hero MotoCorp Splendor is a no-nonsense motorcycle, which truly focuses on performance and also delivers the same instantly.
