Honda Dio 125 vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Dio 125 and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Splendor Plus undercuts the Dio 125 by ₹18,756, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Dio 125 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Dio 125 and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹18,756 lower (₹75,500 against ₹94,256), about ₹600 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
Dio 125
Dio 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
Dio 125
Dio 125 adds front disc brake that the Splendor Plus does not have on any variant.
Features
Dio 125
Dio 125 gets led tail lamp, colour tft console, usb charging port and idle start-stop and 1 more items.
City manners
Dio 125
Dio 125 is 7 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Dio 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Dio 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 style-conscious commuters
- your priority is college and office runs
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 | Dio 125 | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹94,256 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,08,400 | ₹87,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,204 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,26,514 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaDio 125 | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹94,256 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,990 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 123.9 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | 8.2 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 10.5 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 | 95 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 105 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | — | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 171 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm | 1236 mm |
| Length | 1830 mm | — |
| Width | 707 mm | — |
| Height | 1172 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 190 mm, 1 piston caliper | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | 3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 80/100-18 |
Dio 125 vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Dio 125 or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹18,756 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹94,256 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Dio 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 Dio 125 and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹20,500: roughly ₹1,08,400 for the Dio 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 ₹2,26,514 for the Dio 125 and ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus comes out ₹48,639 ahead.
