Honda Livo vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Livo and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,531 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Splendor Plus takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Livo and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹5,531 lower (₹75,500 against ₹81,031), about ₹180 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 60 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,388 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Livo
Livo has the better power-to-weight ratio: 77 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
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus gets led headlamp and bluetooth connectivity.
Warranty
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Livo.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Livo if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is budget-conscious daily commuters
- your priority is long fuel-stop-free rides
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 | Livo | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹81,031 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹93,900 | ₹87,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹75,195 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,508 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,91,103 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaLivo | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹81,031 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,570 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 109.5 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | 8.7 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 9.3 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 60 kmpl | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 4 Speed | 4-speed |
| Starter | — | Self and kick |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 85 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 112 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | 9 L | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 163 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1278 mm | 1236 mm |
| Length | 2020 mm | — |
| Width | 742 mm | — |
| Height | 1116 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic Type | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-18 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 80/100-18 | 80/100-18 |
Livo vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Livo or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹5,531 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹81,031 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Livo or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 60 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Livo and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹6,000: roughly ₹93,900 for the Livo 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 ₹1,91,103 for the Livo and ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus comes out ₹13,228 ahead.
