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Hero Honda Splendor NXG 100cc: Revisiting a Classic Commuter (2010)
By the Bharat Auto Insights Editorial Team · Last reviewed 17 October 2026
The Splendor NXG was a more modern-looking version of the hugely popular Splendor, sold by Hero Honda around 2007–2010. It kept the Splendor's proven 97cc engine and reliability while adding fresher styling for younger buyers.
Why it mattered
The Splendor family was one of India's best-selling motorcycles. The NXG aimed to keep that loyalty while competing with more stylish rivals, offering a sleeker tank, updated graphics and alloy wheels.
Hero Honda to Hero
The Hero and Honda joint venture ended in 2011, after which the company became Hero MotoCorp and Honda continued independently in India. The Splendor name stayed with Hero.
Today's equivalent
The Splendor line continues in updated forms. See our commuter bike shortlist for current options.
About this archived article
This is a newly written historical overview by Bharat Auto Insights, published by Essential Systems. It is not a copy of any article previously published at this web address, and we are not connected to the domain's former owner. Prices and specifications from 2010 are given only where widely documented and are approximate; they do not reflect today's market.
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