The 2026 TVS Radeon starts at Rs 67,100, undercutting the Hero Splendor Plus. Here is how the two commuter bikes compare in terms of design, features, engines, and price.
The 2026 TVS Radeon has received a lighting and styling update, giving buyers another reason to consider it against the Hero Splendor Plus. Both motorcycles use small-capacity, air-cooled engines and four-speed gearboxes, keeping them focused on everyday commuting. However, the Radeon offers LED lighting across the range, while the Splendor Plus counters with its i3S stop-start technology on select variants and additional equipment on the XTEC models.
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2026 TVS Radeon vs Hero Splendor Plus: Design
The 2026 TVS Radeon retains its familiar commuter silhouette, but revised graphics and new colour combinations give it a fresh appearance. Its updated lighting package includes an LED headlight with an integrated daytime running light, LED tail-light and LED turn indicators. The motorcycle also retains its single-piece seat, rear luggage rack, crash guards and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The Hero Splendor Plus follows a similarly practical design, with familiar bodywork and colour options. Its appearance varies by trim: the standard version uses a conventional headlamp, whereas the Splendor Plus XTEC 2.0 gets an LED unit and revised styling details. Buyers looking for a traditional commuter will find both straightforward, but the Radeon now has LED lighting throughout its range.
TVS Radeon vs Hero Splendor Plus: Features
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The Radeon offers an electric starter that works in any gear, Glide Through Technology (GTT) for low-speed riding, a synchronised braking system and twin rear shock absorbers with five-step preload adjustment.
The standard Splendor Plus keeps things simple with an analogue instrument cluster.
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The XTEC variants add features such as a digital instrument display, real-time mileage information and, on applicable versions, Bluetooth connectivity. The XTEC 2.0 also gets an LED headlamp and hazard-light function. Hero offers i3S technology on select variants, which switches off the engine during stops and restarts it when the rider operates the clutch.
TVS Radeon vs Hero Splendor Plus: Engine
The Radeon uses a 109.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine producing 8.08bhp and 8.7Nm. It comes with a four-speed gearbox and GTT, which helps the bike move at low speeds with minimal throttle input. The Splendor Plus gets a smaller 97.2cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that develops 8bhp and 8.05Nm, paired with a four-speed gearbox. Hero claims a mileage of 70km/l with E20 fuel for the current model, though actual fuel economy will depend on riding conditions.
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The 2026 TVS Radeon is available in three variants: BASE at Rs 67,100, DIGI Drum at Rs 70,100 and DIGI DISC at Rs 73,100 (all ex-showroom). The front disc brake is exclusive to the top variant. The Hero Splendor Plus range was priced from Rs 78,912 to Rs 84,549 (all ex-showroom) following its April 2025 update for OBD2B compliance. These are the published prices for that update, not a verified October 2026 price list.
