India’s flex-fuel two-wheeler segment is on the rise. A few months ago, there was only one motorcycle in this segment and now we have four. Hero MotoCorp launched the Splendor + Flex Fuel in June, while Yamaha recently entered the space with the FZ Blue Flex. All motorcycles can run on alcohol-blended fuel from E20 to E85. Check out how the two stack up on price, engine, features and more.
Hero Splendor + Flex Fuel vs Yamaha FZ Blue Flex : Trees
The Hero Splendor + Flex Fuel was launched on June 3, 2026, at an ex-showroom 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: Engine
Underneath the bodywork, both motorcycles retain their familiar engines but have been modified to support the addition of ethanol. The Splendor+ Flex Fuel is powered by a 97.2cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed gearbox. It runs on E85, produces around 8.6 PS and 8.3 Nm of torque. Hero says it has changed more than 36 components, including the fuel pump, ECU calibration, seals and fuel lines, to ensure compatibility with ethanol-rich fuel.The Yamaha FZ Blue Flex, on the other hand, is powered by a 149cc air-cooled engine, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. It develops 11.7 PS of power and 12.8 Nm of torque while supporting fuel blends from E20 to E85.
Hero Splendor + Flex Fuel vs Yamaha FZ Blue Flex: What
When it comes to features, Yamaha offers a great package. It comes with LED projector headlamp, LED tail lamp, digital instrument cluster, one-way ABS, silent start and telescopic front suspension. The Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel sticks to its focus on commuters. It has digi-analogue instrument cluster, Hero’s i3S idle stop-start system, side-stand-engine cut-out, tubeless tires and drum brakes on both sides. The cosmetic changes are limited to new graphics that differentiate it from the regular Splendor+.