New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Hero MotoCorp is the number one two-wheeler manufacturer in India in terms of sales volume. The homegrown auto giant has been retaining the crown for a long time, and the key model helping in this achievement is the Splendor series. The iconic commuter motorcycle series currently comprises four different models, including Splendor+ XTEC 2.0, Splendor+, Splendor+ XTEC and Super Splendor XTEC. These motorcycles are powered by engines varying between 100 cc and 125 cc.

The Hero Splendor was introduced to the Indian market first time back in 1994, as an entry-level commuter motorcycle, and since then, despite the design makeovers and technology evolutions, the basic design philosophy of the model and its derivatives rem...