Built around Hero Honda's sport motorcycle platform, the 2008 Hero Honda Splendor NXG pairs a 97.5 cc (6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 7.4 HP (5.4 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 7.7 Nm (5.7 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 75.9 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Splendor NXG measures 107 kg (236 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (14.46 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Hero Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2008 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
75.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.07 HP/kg (14.46 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Displacement97.5 ccm (5.95 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power7.4 HP (5.4 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque7.7 Nm (0.8 kgf-m or 5.7 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression8.8:1
Bore x Stroke50.0 x 49.5 mm (2.0 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultiplate, wet
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular double cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear SuspensionSwing arm with hydraulic shock absorbers
Ground Clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.75-18
Rear Tyre2.75-18
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø110 mm (4.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.107.0 kg (235.9 pounds)
Seat Height785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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