India’s flex-fuel two-wheeler segment has started to gain momentum. A few months ago there was only one motorcycle in this segment, and now we have four. Hero MotoCorp introduced the Splendor+ Flex Fuel in June, while Yamaha recently entered the space with the FZ Blue Flex. Both motorcycles can run on ethanol blended fuel ranging from E20 to E85. Here’s a look at how the two stack up in terms of price, engine, features and more.
Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel vs Yamaha FZ Blue Flex : Pricing
The Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel was launched on June 3, 2026 at a price of Rs 82,710. Yamaha followed on July 10 with the FZ Blue Flex priced at Rs 1,24,240, ex-showroom. Hero has also announced a limited-time discount of Rs 4,000, bringing the effective price of the Splendor+ Flex Fuel down to Rs 78,710.
Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel vs Yamaha FZ Blue Flex: Motor
Under the hood, both bikes retain their familiar engines, but have been reengineered to support higher ethanol blends. The Splendor+ Flex Fuel uses an air-cooled 97.2cc single-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed transmission. Running on E85, it produces around 8.6 hp and 8.3 Nm of torque. Hero says it has modified more than 36 components, including the fuel pump, ECU calibration, gaskets and fuel lines, to ensure compatibility with ethanol-rich fuel.The Yamaha FZ Blue Flex, on the other hand, is powered by an air-cooled 149cc fuel-injected engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox. It develops 11.7 HP of power and 12.8 Nm of torque while supporting fuel mixtures from E20 to E85.
Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel vs Yamaha FZ Blue Flex: Features
When it comes to features, Yamaha offers a premium package. It comes with full-LED projector headlamp, LED taillight, digital instrument console, single-channel ABS, silent starter and telescopic front suspension. The Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel sticks to its travel-focused approach. It has a digi-analog instrument cluster, Hero’s i3S idle stop-start system, side stand engine cut-off, tubeless tires and drum brakes at both ends. Cosmetic changes are limited to new graphics that differentiate it from the standard Splendor+.
