Yamaha Fascino 125 vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha Fascino 125 and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,764 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Splendor Plus takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Fascino 125 and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹5,764 lower (₹75,500 against ₹81,264), about ₹190 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 49 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,835 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Fascino 125
Fascino 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 81 against 71 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus adds combi-brake (cbs) that the Fascino 125 does not have on any variant.
Features
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus gets led headlamp, digital console, bluetooth connectivity and engine kill switch.
City manners
Fascino 125
Fascino 125 is 13 kg lighter and lower in the seat (780 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 Fascino 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Fascino 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 budget commuting
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 | Fascino 125 | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹81,264 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹94,200 | ₹87,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹92,430 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,520 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,08,650 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaFascino 125 | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹81,264 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,580 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | 8.0 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 10.3 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 49 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 | 99 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.2 L | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1280 mm | 1236 mm |
| Length | 1920 mm | — |
| Width | 685 mm | — |
| Height | 1150 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | UBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Unit Swing | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 110/90-10 | 80/100-18 |
Fascino 125 vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Fascino 125 or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹5,764 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹81,264 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Fascino 125 or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 49 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Fascino 125 and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹6,300: roughly ₹94,200 for the Fascino 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 ₹2,08,650 for the Fascino 125 and ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus comes out ₹30,775 ahead.
