Hero MotoCorp has launched the Splendor flex-fuel as one of its first bikes in India that can run on the higher capacity ethanol of up to 85%. The launch, graced by Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, and Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, opens a new chapter in the transition of the two-wheeler industry towards greener mobility solutions. The flex-fuel bike, priced at Rs 82,710 (ex-showroom, Delhi), carries the same commuter-focused look and practicality, but has a cleaner alternative fuel source under the tank. The design is familiar, but Hero has made modifications to the engine to support the higher ethanol blend. The debut comes at a time when frequent price hikes and fluctuating fuel costs are putting additional pressure on buyers. Against this backdrop, the launch of the flex-fuel motorcycle from Hero MotoCorp could emerge as a cleaner and more cost-effective transport solution, as interest in alternative fuels continues to grow among commuters. Here’s a comprehensive look at India’s first ethanol-powered bike.
