Hero MotoCorp unveils first flex fuel motorcycles Splendor+ and HF Deluxe in India
Hero MotoCorp launched India's first flex fuel motorcycles, the Splendor+ and HF Deluxe, compatible with ethanol blends from E20 to E85.
INR 72,792
E20 to E85
6.3 kW
What Happened
Hero MotoCorp unveiled Flex Fuel versions of its iconic Splendor+ and HF Deluxe motorcycles in New Delhi on June 3, 2026, with support from government ministers. The motorcycles are compatible with ethanol blends from E20 to E85, significantly lowering the carbon footprint of daily travel. They will be introduced in Delhi and parts of Maharashtra in July 2026, followed by a nationwide rollout.
Hero MotoCorp unveils Flex Fuel Splendor+ and HF Deluxe in New Delhi
Rollout begins in Delhi and select regions of Maharashtra
INR 82,710Ex-showroom Delhi
HF Deluxe Flex Fuel priced at INR 72,792
“The launch of the Flex Fuel-ready Splendor+ and HF Deluxe marks another important step in our commitment towards cleaner and sustainable mobility.”
Why this matters
The launch supports India's goal of reducing carbon intensity and reliance on imported crude oil by using domestically produced ethanol-based fuels.
Terms in This Story
- Flex Fuel
- A vehicle that can run on more than one type of fuel, typically gasoline blended with ethanol.
- E20
- A fuel blend containing 20% ethanol and 80% gasoline.
- E85
- A fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline.
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