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Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS XL 100 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified Comparing SPL + i3S BS6 vs Standard variants
The short answer

TVS XL 100 costs रु 82,000 less ex-showroom. Splendor Plus has 3.7 PS more power.

Choose the Hero Splendor Plus if
Splendor Plus has 3.7 PS more power.

Commanding a slight premium for the i3S start-stop tech, this variant is ideal for riders facing heavy 'stop-and-go' traffic in Kathmandu. The BS6 FI variant is the modern standard for commuters, offering better cold starts and efficiency than older carb models. It is the best choice for office goers and delivery riders in Nepal's cities.

Pros
i3S technology saves fuel at traffic lights
Strong resale value in the Nepalese market
Comfortable seat for long hours of riding
Claimed mileage up to 70 km/l on the BS6 FI variant
5-year or 70,000 km warranty on the drivetrain
Wide service and parts network across Nepal through CG Motors
Extremely high fuel efficiency
Low maintenance costs and easy parts availability
Adjustable rear suspension for varied loads
Cons
Drum brakes are less effective than modern discs
Very modest power output for steep inclines
Halogen lighting is weak for night riding
No front disc brake on any variant
Analog instrument cluster even on the top trim
Design has changed very little in years
Lacks a front disc brake option
Basic analog console feels dated
Narrow tyres not ideal for high-speed stability
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Choose the TVS XL 100 if
TVS XL 100 costs रु 82,000 less ex-showroom.

This is the entry-level workhorse for Nepal, offering the absolute lowest acquisition cost for a motorized two-wheeler. It is ideal for small business owners and delivery riders who prioritize utility over style.

Pros
Highest payload-to-weight ratio in its segment
Detachable rear seat allows for massive cargo flexibility
Extremely low maintenance and running costs
Cons
Lack of electric start makes frequent stops tiring
Very limited fuel tank capacity for long-distance haulage
Drum brakes are adequate but lack modern bite
No tubeless tyres makes puncture repairs difficult on-the-go
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Hero
रु 2,39,900
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TVS
रु 1,57,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationHero Splendor PlusTVS XL 100
Ex-showroom priceरु 2,39,900रु 1,57,900Cheapest
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorCG Motors Pvt. Ltd.Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationHero Splendor PlusTVS XL 100
Engine capacity9.8 litre (9,800 cc)100 cc
Max power5.9 kW (8 PS)+3.7 PS4.3 bhp (4.4 PS)
Max torque8.1 Nm+1.6 Nm6.5 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationHero Splendor PlusTVS XL 100
LengthNot disclosed1,895 mm
HeightNot disclosed1,077 mm
WheelbaseNot disclosed1,228 mm
Ground clearanceNot disclosed155 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationHero Splendor PlusTVS XL 100
Showrooms in Nepal93299Better
Service centres3856Better
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📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationHero Splendor PlusTVS XL 100
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Rear grab rail
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·Seating: Long dual seat setup
·Step-through frame for easy mounting
·Easy-to-use kick start mechanism
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·i3S idle-stop system operated via a dedicated switch on the right handlebar
·Analog instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge
·Warning lights for neutral, engine check, high beam, i3S, and side stand
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·Cluster: Simple analog speedometer and odometer
·Smart Bluetooth Connectivity: Not available
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🛡️Safety
·Drum brakes front and rear, 130 mm at both ends, across all variants
·No disc brake option
·No ABS
·Rear 'Integrated Braking System' linking front and rear braking input
·Front mudguard side reflectors
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·Front Brake: 110 mm Drum
·Rear Brake: 110 mm Drum
·Braking System: Synchronized Braking Technology - SBT/CBS
·Tyres: 2.50 x 16 Tube-type
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Warranty & After-sales
·5-year or 70,000 km warranty on engine and drivetrain, whichever comes first
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·5 years or 50,000 km on Scooters (whichever is earlier)
·5 years or 60,000 km on Motorcycles (whichever is earlier)
·3 years or 36,000 km on Mopeds (whichever is earlier)
·Conditions apply
·Warranty applicable on all TVS 2 wheelers purchased on or after 11th Sep'17
·For RR310, warranty is 5 years for the BSVI variant only, T&C apply
·For more details, refer to the Warranty section of the Owners manual
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✨Design & Exterior
·Alloy wheels carry pinstriped graphics
·Tubular double-cradle frame
·Blacked-out engine
·Chrome exhaust shield
·3D 'Hero' and 'Splendor+' badging with gold accents on higher trims
·Metal chain cover
·Chrome 'Programmed FI' badge on side utility box on fuel-injected models
·Halogen lighting with pilot lamps and clear-lens indicators in white housings
·Tyres: 80/100-18 tubeless, front and rear
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·Built-in rugged chassis to withstand demands of any terrain
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📊Sales & Imports
·Regularly updated with new color schemes in the Nepal market
·Imported as CBU/CKD from Hero MotoCorp India
·One of the highest-selling commuter bikes in the Nepal market
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·Assembled in Nepal by Jagdamba Motors
·Marketed as Nepal's most affordable multi-utility vehicle
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Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hero Splendor Plus
TVS XL 100

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationHero Splendor PlusTVS XL 100
Ex-showroomरु 2,39,900रु 1,57,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 3,300≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,705≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road≈ रु 2,44,905≈ रु 1,62,905
EMI / month≈ रु 4,477 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 2,947 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Our verdict

On our data the TVS XL 100 is the stronger buy: it is रु 82,000 cheaper ex-showroom (51.9%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the TVS XL 100 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 18 more service centres in Nepal (56 vs 38); 206 more showrooms in Nepal (299 vs 93).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Price movements we logged
1 recorded since September 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 26 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Hero: 93 showrooms, 38 service centres · TVS: 299 showrooms, 56 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS XL 100 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hero Splendor Plus or TVS XL 100?

As of October 2026, the TVS XL 100 starts at Rs 1.58 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.6 lakh less than the Hero Splendor Plus at Rs 2.18 lakh.

What is the price of the Hero Splendor Plus and TVS XL 100 in Nepal?

The Hero Splendor Plus costs Rs 2.18 lakh to Rs 2.4 lakh and the TVS XL 100 costs Rs 1.58 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Hero Splendor Plus or the TVS XL 100?

On our data the TVS XL 100 is the stronger buy: it is रु 82,000 cheaper ex-showroom (51.9%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the TVS XL 100 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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