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Hero Splendor Plus vs Honda Shine

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Hero Splendor Plus
Honda Shine

Hero MotoCorp

Splendor Plus

From ₹77,777

Full Splendor Plus page Change

Honda

Shine

From ₹83,422

Full Shine page Change
Hero Splendor PlusSplendor Plus · ₹77,777
Honda ShineShine 125 Drum · ₹83,422

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Splendor Plus: ₹77,777 (ahead) Shine: ₹83,422 Splendor Plus ₹5,645 cheaper
Braking Splendor Plus: Not listed Shine: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Splendor Plus: 70 kmpl (ahead) Shine: 55 kmpl Claimed
Power Splendor Plus: 7.91 bhp Shine: 10.78 PS (ahead) Torque 8.05 vs 11 Nm
Weight Splendor Plus: 112 kg Shine: 113 kg Seat height 785 vs 791 mm
Versions Splendor Plus: 5 (ahead) Shine: 3

Pick the Splendor Plus for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Shine for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹77,777
₹83,422
On-road in
₹89,172
₹95,365
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹2,369 a month
₹2,534 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
7.91 bhp
10.78 PS
Torque
8.05 Nm
11 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
70 kmpl
55 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
97.2 cc
123.94 cc
Engine
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, 2-Valve, SOHC, xSens FI
4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI, eSP
Bore x Stroke
50.0 mm x 49.5 mm
50.0 x 63.1 mm
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gears
4 Speed Manual (All Down / 4 Down)
5-Speed Manual (1-Down, 4-Up)
Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Multiplate Wet Clutch
Drivetrain
Chain Drive (Enclosed chain case)
Chain Drive

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Drum, 130 mm
240 mm Disc (Front on Disc trim) / 130 mm Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum, 130 mm
130 mm Drum
Braking System
Integrated Braking System (IBS)
Combi Brake System (CBS) with Equalizer
Wheels
18-inch 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre
80/100-18 Tubeless
80/100-18 M/C 47P (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre
80/100-18 Tubeless
80/100-18 M/C 54P (Tubeless)
Front Suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Front Fork
Rear Suspension
5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Frame
Tubular Double Cradle Frame
Diamond Frame
Wheelbase
1236 mm
1,285 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
162 mm

Dimensions & Storage

Length
2000 mm
2,046 mm
Width
720 mm
737 mm
Height
1052 mm
1,116 mm
Seat Height
785 mm
791 mm
Kerb Weight
112 kg
113 kg (Drum) / 114 kg (Disc)
Fuel Tank
9.8 L (Reserve 1.4 L)
10.5 Litres
Seat Type
Long single-piece flat bench seat with rear carrier
Comfortable 651 mm Single Piece Seat
Storage
Minimal tool kit only
None

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
No
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster
Fully Digital LCD Display with Bluetooth Connectivity (on XTEC) / Twin-pod Analogue (Standard)
Twin-Pod Classic Analogue Speedometer & Fuel Meter
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Incoming call and SMS alerts, phone battery status on XTEC)
No
Navigation
No
No
USB Charging
Yes (USB mobile charging port standard on XTEC)
No

Lights

Headlights
Full LED Headlamp with H-shaped signature DRL (XTEC 2.0) / Halogen
Halogen Headlamp with Chrome Visor Garnish
Tail Lights
LED H-signature (XTEC 2.0) / Bulb
Bulb
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Incandescent
Bulb

Choice

Versions
5 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹77,777 – ₹84,326
₹83,422 – ₹88,081
Colours
14 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Splendor Plus₹77,777 Shine 125 Drum₹83,422 Shine ₹5,645 more

On-road price by city

Splendor Plus Splendor Plus against Shine Shine 125 Drum

CitySplendor PlusShineGap
Mumbai₹90,728₹97,867Splendor Plus ₹7,139 less
Pune₹90,728₹97,867Splendor Plus ₹7,139 less
New Delhi₹89,172₹95,365Splendor Plus ₹6,193 less
Bengaluru₹92,283₹98,702Splendor Plus ₹6,419 less
Chennai₹90,728₹97,033Splendor Plus ₹6,305 less
Hyderabad₹92,283₹98,702Splendor Plus ₹6,419 less
Ahmedabad₹87,617₹93,696Splendor Plus ₹6,079 less
Kolkata₹89,950₹96,199Splendor Plus ₹6,249 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Splendor Plus or the Shine?

The Splendor Plus, by ₹5,645 on the versions compared here: Splendor Plus Splendor Plus at ₹77,777 against Shine Shine 125 Drum at ₹83,422, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹89,172 against ₹95,365.

Which gives better mileage?

The Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 55 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Splendor Plus Splendor Plus makes 7.91 bhp and 8.05 Nm and the Shine Shine 125 Drum makes 10.78 PS and 11 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,369 a month for the Splendor Plus and ₹2,534 for the Shine, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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