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Hero MotoCorpBy Alternative Propulsion

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.

Starting price
INR 72,792
Ethanol blend range
E20 to E85
Engine power
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.

Flex Fuel Motorcycle Launch Timeline

  1. June 3, 2026

    Hero MotoCorp unveils Flex Fuel Splendor+ and HF Deluxe in New Delhi

  2. July 2026

    Rollout begins in Delhi and select regions of Maharashtra

Splendor+ Flex Fuel price

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.”
— Harshavardhan Chitale, CEO, Hero MotoCorp

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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