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Bajaj Platina 100 ES vs Hero Splendor Plus in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified 06 Oct 2026Comparing Platina 100 ES Drum vs SPL + i3S BS6 variants
The short answer

Hero Splendor Plus costs रु 20,000 less ex-showroom. Platina 100 ES has 0.2 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Platina 100 ES if
Platina 100 ES has 0.2 PS more power.

An entry-level commuter focused on maximum fuel economy and low maintenance for budget-conscious buyers in Nepal.

Pros
Excellent fuel efficiency suitable for long commutes
High ground clearance of 200mm handles Nepal's rough roads well
Comfortable 'Quilt' seat is better than most entry-level rivals
Cons
Lacks disc brake even as an option on this specific sub-trim
Uses tube-type tyres which are prone to sudden deflation
Basic analog cluster feels dated compared to modern commuters
As of 19 Sept 2026
Choose the Hero Splendor Plus if
Hero Splendor Plus costs रु 20,000 less ex-showroom.

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
As of 01 Oct 2026
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Bajaj Platina 100 ES price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 2,59,900
Hero Splendor Plus price in NepalHero Splendor Plus price in NepalHero Splendor Plus price in NepalHero Splendor Plus price in Nepal
Hero
रु 2,39,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,59,900
रु 2,39,900Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
11 litre (11,000 cc)
9.8 litre (9,800 cc)
Max power
8.2 PS+0.2 PS
5.9 kW (8 PS)
Max torque
8.3 Nm+0.3 Nm
8.1 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,004 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,102 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
200 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
209Better
93
Service centres
189Better
28
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front: Telescopic Fork
·Suspension Rear: Twin Suspension
As of 24 Sept 2026
·Rear grab rail
As of 01 Oct 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Analog instrument cluster with speedometer and fuel gauge
·Electric Start (ES) system for convenient ignition
·Kick start provided as backup
As of 19 Sept 2026
·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
As of 01 Oct 2026
🛡️Safety
·Brakes Front: Drum - With CBS
·Brakes Rear: Drum
·Tyre Front: 80/100 x 17" Tubeless
·Tyre Rear: 80/100 x 17" Tubeless
·BSVI compliant
·110 mm front drum brake
·110 mm rear drum brake
·No ABS type offered on 100cc variant
As of 24 Sept 2026
·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
As of 01 Oct 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·5 Year Comprehensive Warranty
·2 years or 30,000 km whole-vehicle warranty
As of 24 Sept 2026
·5-year or 70,000 km warranty on engine and drivetrain, whichever comes first
As of 01 Oct 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Frame: Tubular Single Down Tube with Lower Cradle frame
·Colours Available: Black & Red, Black & White, Blue, Red
·Head Lamp: 35/35W
·Position Lamp: LED
·Tail / Stop Lamp: 5/10W
·Side Indicator Lamp: 10W
·Horn: 12V, 2A
As of 24 Sept 2026
·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
As of 01 Oct 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported from Bajaj Auto India as CBU/CKD
·Currently available for purchase across Nepal network
As of 19 Sept 2026
·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
As of 17 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Platina 100 ES
Hero Splendor Plus

What each one really costs you

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

Ex-showroom
रु 2,59,900
रु 2,39,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,64,905
≈ रु 2,44,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 4,851 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 4,477 · 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

These two split the decision: the Hero Splendor Plus is रु 20,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.3%), while the Bajaj Platina 100 ES is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Bajaj Platina 100 ES if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 161 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 28); 116 more showrooms in Nepal (209 vs 93).

Choose the Hero Splendor Plus if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

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
2 recorded since August 2026

Bajaj Platina 100 ES: 1 · Hero Splendor Plus: 1. 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
3 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 06 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 209 showrooms, 189 service centres · Hero: 93 showrooms, 28 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.

Bajaj Platina 100 ES vs Hero Splendor Plus — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Platina 100 ES or Hero Splendor Plus?

As of October 2026, the Hero Splendor Plus starts at Rs 2.18 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.42 lakh less than the Bajaj Platina 100 ES at Rs 2.6 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Platina 100 ES and Hero Splendor Plus in Nepal?

The Bajaj Platina 100 ES costs Rs 2.6 lakh and the Hero Splendor Plus costs Rs 2.18 lakh to Rs 2.4 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Platina 100 ES or the Hero Splendor Plus?

These two split the decision: the Hero Splendor Plus is रु 20,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.3%), while the Bajaj Platina 100 ES is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Platina 100 ES if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Hero Splendor Plus 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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