Hero Super Splendor vs Honda Shine

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Hero Super Splendor
Honda Shine

Hero MotoCorp

Super Splendor

From ₹84,448

Full Super Splendor page Change

Honda

Shine

From ₹83,422

Full Shine page Change
Hero Super SplendorSuper Splendor Xtec Drum · ₹84,448
Honda ShineShine 125 Drum · ₹83,422

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Super Splendor: ₹84,448 Shine: ₹83,422 (ahead) Shine ₹1,026 cheaper
Braking Super Splendor: Not listed Shine: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Super Splendor: 68–72 kmpl (ahead) Shine: 55 kmpl Claimed
Power Super Splendor: 10.84 PS Shine: 10.78 PS Torque 10.6 vs 11 Nm
Weight Super Splendor: 122 kg Shine: 113 kg Seat height 793 vs 791 mm
Versions Super Splendor: 4 (ahead) Shine: 3

Pick the Super Splendor for better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Shine for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹84,448
₹83,422
On-road in
₹96,491
₹95,365
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,621 a month
₹1,602 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
10.84 PS
10.78 PS
Torque
10.6 Nm
11 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
68–72 kmpl
55 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
124.7 cc
123.94 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, 2-Valve, SOHC, xSens FI
4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI, eSP
Bore x Stroke
52.4 mm x 57.8 mm
50.0 x 63.1 mm
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5 Speed Manual (1N 2 3 4 5)
5-Speed Manual (1-Down, 4-Up)
Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Multiplate Wet Clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive (Enclosed chain case)
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 240 mm (or Drum, 130 mm)
240 mm Disc (Front on Disc trim) / 130 mm Drum
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm
130 mm Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Integrated Braking System (IBS)
Combi Brake System (CBS) with Equalizer
Wheel Type
18-inch Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
80/100-18 Tubeless
80/100-18 M/C 47P (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
90/90-18 Tubeless
80/100-18 M/C 54P (Tubeless)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers (30 mm)
Telescopic Front Fork
Rear Suspension
5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Frame Type
Tubular Semi-Double Cradle Frame
Diamond Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1273 mm
1,285 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
180 mm
162 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2042 mm
2,046 mm
Width (mm)
740 mm
737 mm
Height (mm)
1102 mm
1,116 mm
Seat Height (mm)
793 mm
791 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
122 kg (Drum) / 123 kg (Disc)
113 kg (Drum) / 114 kg (Disc)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
12.0 L (Reserve 1.4 L)
10.5 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital LCD Display with Real-time Mileage Indicator (on XTEC)
Twin-Pod Classic Analogue Speedometer & Fuel Meter
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Call & SMS notifications on XTEC)
No
Navigation
No
No
USB Charging
Yes (USB mobile charger integrated under cluster)
No

Safety & Convenience

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

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with low-intensity high-beam DRL (on XTEC)
Halogen Headlamp with Chrome Visor Garnish
Taillight
Bulb / Incandescent
Bulb
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Incandescent
Bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Long comfortable single-piece seat
Comfortable 651 mm Single Piece Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
None

Choice

Versions
4 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹84,448 – ₹90,000
₹83,422 – ₹88,081
Colours
9 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

Super Splendor Xtec Drum₹84,448 Shine 125 Drum₹83,422 Shine ₹1,026 less

On-road price in six cities

Super Splendor Super Splendor Xtec Drum against Shine Shine 125 Drum

CitySuper SplendorShineGap
Mumbai₹99,024₹97,867Shine ₹1,157 less
Pune₹99,024₹97,867Shine ₹1,157 less
New Delhi₹96,491₹95,365Shine ₹1,126 less
Bengaluru₹99,869₹98,702Shine ₹1,167 less
Chennai₹98,180₹97,033Shine ₹1,147 less
Hyderabad₹99,869₹98,702Shine ₹1,167 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 Super Splendor or the Shine?

The Shine, by ₹1,026 on the versions compared here: Super Splendor Super Splendor Xtec Drum at ₹84,448 against Shine Shine 125 Drum at ₹83,422, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹96,491 against ₹95,365.

Which gives better mileage?

The Super Splendor claims 68–72 kmpl against 55 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Super Splendor Super Splendor Xtec Drum makes 10.84 PS and 10.6 Nm and the Shine Shine 125 Drum makes 10.78 PS and 11 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,621 a month for the Super Splendor and ₹1,602 for the Shine, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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