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Hero Honda Splendor NXG Vs Suzuki Heat The splendor NXG needs no introduction as it is one of the trusted engines in Indian automobile sector. One of the best points about the NXG is the design; something new and fresh is delivered from Hero Honda. The Suzuki Heat on the other side is an old design which was famous in the 90s. Apart from the engine the Heat has nothing to offer. Neither looks nor performance is delivered from both these chunks of machines.

The Heat has a good economy but as said its looks spoil the magic of Suzuki. The NXG is powered with new looks and an ergonomic design of the engine which ensures you have a superb economy which can help in saving your money.

Hero Honda Splendor NXG		Suzuki Heat
Engine
Engine Type	Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder OHC	Air Cooled, 4 Stroke OHC
Displacement	97.20 CC	124.00 CC
Maximum Power	5.67 KW (7.7 PS) @ 7500 rpm	NA
Maximum Torque	0.77 @ 6000 rpm	NA
Bore and Stroke	50.0 x 49.5	53.5 x 55.2
Start Type	Electric Start	Kick Start
Carburetor	NA	VM18
Compression Ratio	8.8: 1	9.6: 1
Idle Speed	1400 Kmph	NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.3 liters	12.0 liters
Reserve Capacity	1.8 liters	2.1 liters
Dimension
Height	1095 mm	NA
Width	720 mm	770 mm
Length	1965 mm	2040 mm
Kerb Weight	107 kg	110 kg
Wheelbase	1230 mm	1240 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm	155 mm
Suspension
Suspension Front	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers	Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Suspension Rear	Swing Arm with Hydraulic Shock Absorber	Swing-Arm type, Coil Spring, Oil damped
Tires & Wheels
Tires Front	2.75 x 18″ - 42 P / 4 PR	2.75 x 18″ - 42 P
Tires Rear	2.75 x 18″ - 48 P / 6 PR	3.0 x 18″ - 52 P
Wheels	Alloy	Alloy
Brakes
Brakes Front	Internal Expanding Shoe Type (130 mm)	130 Drum
Brakes Rear	Internal Expanding Shoe Type (130 mm)	130 Drum
Others
Ignition	CDI	Electronic Ignition (CDI)
Transmission	4 Speed Constant Mesh	5 Speed Constant Mesh
Clutch	Wet Multi Plate Type	Wet Multi Plate Type
Chassis Type	Tubular Double Cradle Type	NA
Head Lamp	35/35 W Halogen Bulb, Trapezoidal	12 V, 35 / 35 W
Tail Lamp	MFR - 5 / 12 W	12 V, 21 / 5W
Battery	12 V, 2.5 AH	12 V, 9.0 (2.5 AH) / 10 HR

Speed, speed and more speed
The NXG has speed which is unleashed by power shifting the 4 geared engine. Top whack of 100kmph is attained with no problems. Unless you need to change the gear at red line rpm the engine does not reach 100kmph speed. The Suzuki Heat reaches the same mark but with added space and time. The reason for more time is the added weight of the bike and the design of the engine. The engine is made for economy and not power. Testing the bike for speed results in a dip of overall average. This is not the case of NXG, you can pin the throttle wide open and the difference is not noticeable.

Balancing act
The NXG is fitted with alloy wheels which ensure you have stability at higher speeds. The design of the NXG is according to new specifications which have detailed knowledge in every bit of metal. On the other hand the Heat has an old school type design which weighs a lot more than the NXG. You might face slight problems in handling the Heat. Spoke wheels are not at all that flexible when it comes to high speed rides. The bike cannot be used for power riding.

Mileage
The Heat delivers an outstanding average of 65-70kmpl. This is quite good in terms of looks and at the cost it is available. The NXG on the other hand delivers 70kmpl average which is quite good when it comes to performance. Redline gear change has no effects on the overall performance of the NXG.

Time to go to ATM
It is a tough question to decide the best performer out of these two bikes. Well, the Splendor has a legacy which cannot be ignored. It literally takes off the attention from any other bike in this segment. It delivers good economy and has better performance than the Suzuki Heat.