Updated On:
Jun 04, 2026 | 10:13 AM IST
Summary
Flex Fuel Motorcycle: Now people have started demanding alternative fuel so that their expenses can be reduced. In such a situation, Hero MotoCorp has taken a big step and launched its first Flex Fuel motorcycles.
splendor and hf deluxe flex fuel (Source. Social Media/X)
Expansion
E20 And E85 Fuel: Due to the increase in fuel prices in India, people have now started demanding alternative fuels so that their expenses can be reduced. In such a situation, Hero MotoCorp has taken a big step and launched its first Flex Fuel motorcycles. For information, let us tell you that the company has launched Splendor+ Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel in the Indian market. Its special thing is that it has become the first flex fuel bike in the country’s popular 100cc commuter segment.
Regarding its new launch, Hero says that these new motorcycles can run on ethanol blended fuel ranging from E20 to E85. It is being said that in the initial phase, sales will be started in select areas of Delhi and Maharashtra from July 2026, while it will be gradually made available across the country in the coming months.
The price also attracted attention
The new Flex Fuel bikes are priced as follows:
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Model Price (Ex-showroom, Delhi) Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel ₹72,792 Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel ₹82,710
Considering Hero’s strong hold in the commuter segment along with its price, this launch is considered very important, which can become a new picture of the coming future.
What is Flex Fuel technology and why is it special?
Talking about Flex Fuel technology, a large amount of ethanol mixed fuel with bike petrol is used in it. Due to which dependence on petrol is reduced and pollution is also reduced. Considering these benefits, the government is also working to promote the use of ethanol so that the expenditure on crude oil import can be reduced and the energy security of the country can be strengthened. In view of this, this step of Hero is in line with the green mobility strategy of the government.
India’s first Flex Fuel motorcycles are now a reality.
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What will be new in engine and performance?
If we look at the features, both the bikes have a 97.2cc single-cylinder engine which produces 6.3 kW (8.45 hp) power and 8.3 Nm torque on E85 fuel.
Engine Specifications
Specifications Details Engine 97.2cc single-cylinder Power 6.3 kW (8.45 hp) @ 8,000 rpm Torque 8.3 Nm @ 6,000 rpm Fuel Compatibility E20 to E85
Along with this, the company has given new ECU, upgraded fuel system and special calibration in these models. Due to which better performance is seen with ethanol mixed fuel.
Features also upgraded
The new Splendor+ Flex Fuel comes with Hero’s patented i3S start-stop technology, new digi-analogue instrument cluster, side-stand engine cut-off and tubeless tyres. Along with this, similar features have also been included in HF Deluxe Flex Fuel. Apart from this, both the bikes are being presented with black and lime yellow graphics. Due to which it looks different from regular models.
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What will be the impact on India?
Looking at this new initiative, experts say that with the introduction of Flex Fuel technology in popular brands like Splendor and HF Deluxe, ethanol-based vehicles can get faster acceptance. This will reduce dependence on petrol, help in increasing the income of farmers and reduce the country’s oil import bill. It will also provide a low-emission option without completely shifting to electric vehicles.