At a Glance
Key differences that define each motorcycle
Hero Glamour
- 124.7 cc Air-Cooled, 2-valve
- 10.84 PS @ 7500 rpm
- 65 km/l (ARAI)
- 10-litre tank
- USB charging on all variants
- Full digital console
Hero Super Splendor XTEC
- 124.7 cc Air-Cooled, 2-valve
- 10.8 PS @ 7500 rpm
- 69 km/l (ARAI)
- 12-litre tank
- Bluetooth on all variants
- 180 mm ground clearance
Full Specification Comparison
Every number that matters — side by side
| Specification | Hero Glamour | Hero Super Splendor XTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Displacement | 124.7 cc | 124.7 cc |
| Cooling System | Air-Cooled | Air-Cooled |
| Max Power | 10.84 PS @ 7500 rpm | 10.8 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 10.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 10.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 | 2 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0 : 1 | 9.9 : 1 |
| Bore × Stroke | 52.4 × 57.8 mm | 52.4 × 57.8 mm |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 (OBD2B) | BS6 Phase 2 (OBD2B) |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Manual |
| Top Speed | 95 km/h | 95 km/h |
| Riding Modes | No | No |
| Idle Stop-Start | No | No |
| Fuel & Range | ||
| Mileage (ARAI) | 65 km/l | 69 km/l |
| Mileage (Real-world) | 55–60 km/l | 55–60 km/l |
| Fuel Tank | 10 litres | 12 litres |
| Reserve Capacity | 1.4 litres | 1.0 litre |
| Riding Range (approx.) | ~550–600 km | ~750–820 km |
| Brakes & Wheels | ||
| Braking System | CBS (Integrated Braking System) | CBS |
| Front Brake | Drum 130 mm / Disc 240 mm (variant) | Drum 130 mm / Disc 240 mm (variant) |
| Rear Brake | Drum – 130 mm | Drum – 130 mm |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Tyre Size (F / R) | 80/100-18 / 100/80-18 | 80/100-18 / 100/80-18 |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
| Suspension & Chassis | ||
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Hydraulic |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic |
| Chassis | Diamond Frame | Tubular Double Cradle |
| Rear Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Kerb Weight | 121–123 kg | 122–123 kg |
| Seat Height | 793 mm | 793 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1267 mm | 1267 mm |
| Overall L × W × H | 2042 × 742 × 1090 mm | 2045 × 740 × 1110 mm |
| Features & Electronics | ||
| Instrument Console | Full Digital | Digital |
| Headlight | Halogen | LED |
| DRLs | No | Yes |
| Tail Light | Bulb | LED |
| Turn Signals | Bulb | Bulb |
| Hazard Warning Lights | No | No |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | No | Yes (all variants) |
| Call & SMS Alerts | No | Yes |
| USB Charging Port | Yes (all variants) | Yes |
| Distance to Empty | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Digital | No |
| Service Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Silent Start | Yes | No |
| Side Stand Engine Cut-off | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | No | No |
| Keyless Ignition | No | No |
| Price & Warranty | ||
| Starting Price (ex-showroom) | ₹83,617 | ₹82,876 |
| Top Variant Price | ₹87,304 | ₹86,611 |
| Number of Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Warranty | 5 Years / 70,000 km | 5 Years / 70,000 km |
★ Green highlights indicate the stronger value in each row. Prices are ex-showroom India averages and may vary by city.
Variant-wise Price Comparison
All variants laid out — find the right one for your budget
Hero Glamour Variants
Super Splendor XTEC Variants
Pros & Cons
Honest strengths and weaknesses of each bike
Pros
- Marginally higher peak power (10.84 PS vs 10.8 PS)
- USB charging port standard on all variants
- Full digital console with tachometer and gear indicator
- Distance to empty indicator
- Silent start for quieter operation
- Executive commuter styling with premium feel
- Larger 1.4-litre reserve tank vs 1.0 litre
- Same 5-year / 70,000 km warranty
Cons
- No Bluetooth connectivity on any variant
- No Call & SMS alerts
- Lower ARAI mileage (65 km/l vs 69 km/l)
- Smaller 10-litre fuel tank, much shorter range
- Halogen headlight (no LED, no DRLs)
- Bulb tail light (no LED)
- Less ground clearance (170 mm vs 180 mm)
- Higher starting price (₹83,617 vs ₹82,876)
- No ABS (CBS only)
Pros
- Superior ARAI mileage of 69 km/l vs 65 km/l
- Significantly larger 12-litre tank for ~750–820 km range
- Bluetooth connectivity with Call & SMS alerts on all variants
- LED headlight and DRLs standard
- LED tail light for improved visibility
- Better ground clearance (180 mm vs 170 mm)
- 5-step adjustable rear suspension
- Lower starting price (₹82,876 vs ₹83,617)
- Lower top variant price (₹86,611 vs ₹87,304)
- USB charging port standard
Cons
- Marginally less power (10.8 PS vs 10.84 PS)
- No tachometer on digital console
- No silent start feature
- Smaller 1.0-litre reserve tank
- No ABS (CBS only)
- Conservative styling (similar to Glamour)
Key Differences Explained
What really sets these two bikes apart
Engine & Performance
Both motorcycles share the identical 124.7 cc, 5-speed, air-cooled engine platform with the same bore-stroke dimensions (52.4 × 57.8 mm). The Glamour makes 10.84 PS versus 10.8 PS on the Super Splendor XTEC — a negligible 0.04 PS difference that has zero real-world impact. Both produce identical peak torque of 10.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm and share the same 95 km/h top speed. For all practical purposes, the engines are effectively the same unit.
Fuel Efficiency & Range
The Super Splendor XTEC wins convincingly here. Its ARAI mileage of 69 km/l beats the Glamour's 65 km/l by 4 km/l. More importantly, the Super Splendor XTEC's 12-litre tank versus the Glamour's 10-litre tank translates to an estimated range of ~750–820 km versus just ~550–600 km for the Glamour — a difference of roughly 200 km per tank. For daily commuters and riders on long stretches, this is a very meaningful advantage.
Braking & Safety
Both bikes are closely matched on braking — front drum or disc (240 mm) depending on variant, rear drum on both, and CBS braking on all. Neither offers ABS. The key safety advantage of the Super Splendor XTEC is its LED tail light and DRLs, improving visibility to following traffic, while the Glamour uses bulb tail and turn lights with no DRLs. The Super Splendor XTEC also has a 5-step adjustable rear suspension for better ride stability.
Technology & Connectivity
The Super Splendor XTEC wins clearly. It offers Bluetooth connectivity with Call & SMS alerts on all variants — a feature entirely absent from the Glamour. Both have USB charging and digital consoles, but the Glamour adds a tachometer and silent start while the Super Splendor XTEC adds LED headlight and DRLs. For riders who want smartphone integration, the choice is straightforward — the Super Splendor XTEC is the only option between the two.
Suspension & Ground Clearance
The Super Splendor XTEC holds a clear advantage in both areas. Its 180 mm ground clearance is 10 mm more than the Glamour's 170 mm — a meaningful difference on broken roads, speed breakers, and flooded streets. The Super Splendor XTEC also features a 5-step adjustable rear suspension allowing riders to tune the ride for solo or pillion loads, while the Glamour offers only a standard hydraulic rear without adjustability steps mentioned.
Price & Value
The Super Splendor XTEC is cheaper at every variant level: its Drum at ₹82,876 is ₹741 less than the Glamour Drum at ₹83,617, and its Disc at ₹86,611 is ₹693 less than the Glamour Disc at ₹87,304. Despite costing less, the Super Splendor XTEC adds Bluetooth, LED headlight, DRLs, LED tail light, better ground clearance, a 5-step adjustable suspension, and a 12-litre tank. The Glamour's only counter-advantages are a tachometer and silent start. The Super Splendor XTEC wins value decisively.
Expert Verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
Buy the Hero Glamour if…
- Executive styling with premium commuter aesthetics matters
- A tachometer on the digital console is useful for you
- Silent start is a feature you specifically value
- You don't need Bluetooth and prefer a simpler setup
- Slightly larger 1.4-litre reserve tank is a consideration
- You prefer Hero's Glamour brand name in your segment
Buy the Super Splendor XTEC if…
- Better mileage (69 km/l) and longer range (~750–820 km) matter
- Bluetooth with Call & SMS alerts is important to you
- LED headlight, DRLs and LED tail light improve safety
- Better 180 mm ground clearance suits your roads
- 5-step adjustable rear suspension is useful
- A lower price for more features is the priority
- The 12-litre tank means fewer refuelling stops
Overall Winner: Hero Super Splendor XTEC — by a wide margin. Despite sharing the same engine, the Super Splendor XTEC beats the Glamour on nearly every meaningful metric: it is cheaper at every variant level, delivers better ARAI mileage (69 vs 65 km/l), has a 20% larger fuel tank giving ~200 km more range per fill, offers Bluetooth with Call & SMS alerts on all variants, has LED headlight, DRLs and LED tail light, better 180 mm ground clearance, and a 5-step adjustable rear suspension. The Glamour's only advantages are a tachometer on the console and a silent start feature — both of which are minor compared to the Super Splendor XTEC's comprehensive package. Unless you specifically want the Glamour's name or conservative styling, the Super Splendor XTEC is the smarter buy in every respect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered by our experts
The Hero Super Splendor XTEC is better by a clear margin. It is cheaper at both variant levels, delivers better ARAI mileage (69 km/l vs 65 km/l), has a significantly larger 12-litre fuel tank for ~750–820 km range versus ~550–600 km, offers Bluetooth connectivity with Call & SMS alerts on all variants, has LED headlight, DRLs and LED tail light, better 180 mm ground clearance, and a 5-step adjustable rear suspension. The Glamour only leads with a tachometer on the console and a silent start feature.
The Hero Super Splendor XTEC is cheaper at both variant levels. The Super Splendor XTEC Drum at ₹82,876 is ₹741 less than the Glamour Drum at ₹83,617. The Super Splendor XTEC Disc at ₹86,611 is ₹693 less than the Glamour Disc at ₹87,304. Despite the lower price, the Super Splendor XTEC offers more features — notably Bluetooth, LED lighting, and a larger tank.
The Hero Super Splendor XTEC has better ARAI mileage at 69 km/l versus the Glamour's 65 km/l — a 4 km/l advantage. More significantly, the Super Splendor XTEC's 12-litre tank versus the Glamour's 10-litre tank gives it an estimated riding range of ~750–820 km compared to ~550–600 km for the Glamour. This ~200 km difference per tank is highly meaningful for daily commuters and weekend riders.
The Hero Glamour makes marginally more power at 10.84 PS @ 7500 rpm versus the Super Splendor XTEC's 10.8 PS @ 7500 rpm — a difference of just 0.04 PS that is entirely imperceptible in real-world riding. Both produce identical torque of 10.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm and share the same 124.7cc engine platform with the same bore-stroke dimensions, so performance in everyday conditions is identical.
No, the Hero Glamour does not offer Bluetooth connectivity on any variant. The Hero Super Splendor XTEC, in contrast, offers Bluetooth with Call and SMS alerts on both its Drum and Disc variants as a standard feature. If smartphone connectivity is important to you, the Super Splendor XTEC is the only choice between these two motorcycles.
Both the Hero Glamour and Hero Super Splendor XTEC offer exactly the same warranty: 5 years or 70,000 km, whichever comes first. There is no difference in warranty terms between the two motorcycles — warranty is not a factor in choosing between them.