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Hero Splendor Plus vs Aprilia RS 457

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Aprilia RS 457

Aprilia RS 457

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 457 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 175 kg

Ride-by-wire with three riding modes and traction control

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Aprilia RS 4573
  • Most powerAprilia RS 45747.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Aprilia RS 45747.6 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Aprilia RS 457457 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Aprilia RS 45727 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Aprilia RS 457351 km

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Aprilia RS 457175 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Aprilia RS 457800 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusAprilia RS 457
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaAprilia · Italy
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~65 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L13 L
On a full tank~637 km~351 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc457 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne272 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)175 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance165 mm—
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,350 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 320 / Disc 220
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Aprilia RS 457—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Aprilia RS 457?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Aprilia RS 457, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Aprilia RS 457?

Aprilia RS 457 makes 47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Aprilia RS 457?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Aprilia RS 457 about 175 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Aprilia RS 457: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Aprilia RS 457 if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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