Honda Activa 6G vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Activa 6G and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹4,500 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Splendor Plus takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Activa 6G and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹4,500 lower (₹75,500 against ₹80,000), about ₹150 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 47 kmpl. That is roughly ₹5,639 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus makes 0.1 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Activa 6G
Activa 6G gets external fuel filler, under-seat storage, idle start-stop and usb charging port and 1 more items.
City manners
Activa 6G
Activa 6G is 6 kg lighter and lower in the seat (765 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Activa 6G.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Activa 6G if
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is family use
- your priority is new riders
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
- your priority is first bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Activa 6G | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹80,000 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹92,800 | ₹87,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹96,450 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,456 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,11,206 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaActiva 6G | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹80,000 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,540 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 109.5 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve, eSP | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | 7.8 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 8.8 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 47 kmpl | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled, fan | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | 4-speed |
| Starter | Self start only | Self and kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 106 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | 765 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm | 1236 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 18 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 130 mm drum | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | 3-step adjustable spring | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 80/100-18 |
Activa 6G vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Activa 6G or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹4,500 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹80,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Activa 6G 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 Activa 6G and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹4,900: roughly ₹92,800 for the Activa 6G 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 ₹2,11,206 for the Activa 6G and ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus comes out ₹33,331 ahead.
