Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Hero Splendor Plus XTEC

Bajaj Freedom 125 Price starts at Rs. 90,976 which is Rs. 13,548 costlier than base model of Hero Splendor Plus XTEC priced at Rs. 77,428. The claimed mileage of Bajaj Freedom 125 is 65 kmpl whereas the mileage of Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is 73 kmpl. In technical specifications, Bajaj Freedom 125 is powered by 124.58 cc engine , while Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is powered by 97.2 cc engine. Bajaj Freedom 125 is available in 5 different colours while Hero Splendor Plus XTEC comes with 7 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Hero Splendor Plus XTEC can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Freedom 125 vs Splendor Plus XTEC

Key Highlights Freedom 125 NG04 DrumSplendor Plus XTEC Drum
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC
Max Power 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

Freedom 125 vs Splendor Plus XTEC Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 DrumHero Splendor Plus XTEC Drum
Rating
102 reviews
171 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Hero
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 90,976 Check On Road Price Rs. 77,428 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC
Max Power 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Freedom 125 Colors
Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC Colors
Brakes Front Disc Drum
Brakes Rear Drum Drum
Braking Type Combi Brake System Integrated Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,719 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 2,231 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,277 Freedom 125 Insurance Rs. 6,646 Splendor Plus XTEC Insurance
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Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air cooled
Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC
Engine Displacement
124.58 cc
97.2 cc
Max Power
9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm
8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
9.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm
8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
54 mm
50 mm
Stroke
54.4 mm
49.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.9:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Drum
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Integrated Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
65 kmpl
73 kmpl
Top Speed
93 kmph
87 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-90/80-17 Rear :-80/100-16
Front :-80/100-18 Rear :-80/100-18
Peak Power
9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm
8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
25 psi

Seat height
825 mm
785 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2000*720*1052 mm3
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1236 mm
Length
...
2000 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
165 mm
Height
...
1052 mm
Width
...
720 mm
Fuel Capacity
CNG - 2 kg + Petrol - 2 L
9.8 Liters
Kerb Weight
147.8 Kg
112 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
Bulb
Saddle Height
825 mm
785 mm
Front Brake Diameter
130 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
110 mm
130 mm

Additional Features
Fuel Type - CNG and Petrol, Range - 330 km (CNG - 200 km + Petrol - 130 km), Top Speed - 90.5 kmph with CNG and 93.4 kmph with Petrol, Throttle Control
...
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Headlight
Halogen
Halogen
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 3AH
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

Frame
Trellis Frame
Tubular Double Cradle
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Handle Type
...
Single Piece
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs

Standard Warranty (Years)
...
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
70000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Freedom 125
  • It gets unique styling resembling a supermoto which makes it stand apart
  • The engine is very refined and tractable for city commuting
  • Can switch between petrol and CNG modes on the go
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
  • Really peppy and frugal in the city
  • The bike is planted yet flickable and gets an extensive list of features for a 100cc commuter bike
Bajaj Freedom 125
  • We would have liked to see a larger fuel tank as its capacity is only 2 litres
  • A seat height of 825mm makes it a tall motorcycle for shorter riders
  • The braking setup could have been better
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
  • The seat gets really vibey really quick
  • Suspension tuning could be better over sharp bumps and initial feedback from the front lever is not very great

Is Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Better Than Bajaj Freedom 125?

67% users have chosen Hero Splendor Plus XTEC over Bajaj Freedom 125 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 415 users have also rated Hero Splendor Plus XTEC and Bajaj Freedom 125 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Bajaj Freedom 125 has out rated Hero Splendor Plus XTEC on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Freedom 125 Splendor Plus XTEC
Mileage 4.5 4.7
Performance 4.1 4.4
Comfort 4.3 4.6
Maintenance 4.3 4.5
Features 4.3 4.5
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC?
Bajaj Freedom 125 has out rated Hero Splendor Plus XTEC on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC?
The Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is cheaper than Bajaj Freedom 125 by Rs. 13,548.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC?
For the NG04 Drum version, 124.58 cc Petrol engine of Freedom 125 produces 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 9.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Drum version, 97.2 cc Petrol engine of Splendor Plus XTEC produces 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Freedom 125 has better performance.

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