Suzuki Access 125 vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Suzuki Access 125 and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Splendor Plus undercuts the Access 125 by ₹9,229, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹9,229 lower (₹75,500 against ₹84,729), about ₹300 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 47 kmpl. That is roughly ₹5,431 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Access 125
Access 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 78 against 71 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Access 125
Access 125 gets led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp, usb charging port and idle start-stop and 1 more items.
City manners
Access 125
Access 125 is 6 kg lighter and lower in the seat (773 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Access 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Access 125 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is first scooter
- your priority is short city commutes
Buy the Splendor Plus if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Access 125 | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹84,729 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹98,000 | ₹87,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,704 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,15,614 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | SuzukiAccess 125 | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹84,729 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,690 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | 8.3 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 10.2 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 47 kmpl | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | 4-speed |
| Starter | — | Self and kick |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 90 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 106 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | 773 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm | 1236 mm |
| Length | 1835 mm | — |
| Width | 680 mm | — |
| Height | 1155 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 1 piston caliper | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Swing Arm | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 80/100-18 |
Access 125 vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Access 125 or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹9,229 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹84,729 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Access 125 or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 47 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Access 125 and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹10,100: roughly ₹98,000 for the Access 125 and ₹87,900 for the Splendor Plus, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,15,614 for the Access 125 and ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus comes out ₹37,739 ahead.
