Hero MotoCorp Launches India's First Flex Fuel Motorcycles in 100cc Segment

Hero MotoCorp has unveiled its first flex fuel motorcycles — the Splendor+ and HF Deluxe — marking India's entry into flex fuel two-wheelers in the 100cc segment. The bikes are compatible with ethanol-blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85.

Hero MotoCorp Limited (NSE: HEROMOTOCO, BSE: 500182), the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, unveiled two flex fuel motorcycle models on June 3, 2026 — the Splendor+ and HF Deluxe — both in the 100cc segment. The launch marks a significant milestone as India's first flex fuel motorcycles in this popular and high-volume category. The vehicles are engineered for everyday commuting and are fully compatible with ethanol-blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85, giving consumers fuel flexibility at the pump.

By enabling compatibility with higher ethanol blends, the new models support India's stated policy goal of reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels while expanding domestic ethanol consumption. Ethanol blending programmes simultaneously support the agricultural sector by creating demand for sugarcane and grain-based ethanol. The Splendor+ and HF Deluxe are engineered to offer the same trusted performance and affordability that the two models are known for, ensuring accessibility for cost-sensitive commuters without requiring changes to refuelling behaviour.

Hero MotoCorp has highlighted that the flex fuel motorcycles directly support India's national objective of reducing economic carbon intensity by 45% by 2030 — a commitment embedded in India's Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement. By significantly lowering the carbon and environmental footprint of daily travel for millions of commuters who rely on 100cc motorcycles, this launch is one of the most consequential sustainable mobility moves in India's two-wheeler sector, combining scale, affordability, and decarbonisation in a single product range.

Key figure — E20 to E85