Yamaha Ray ZR 125 vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha Ray ZR 125 and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Splendor Plus undercuts the Ray ZR 125 by ₹6,320, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Splendor Plus takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Ray ZR 125 and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹6,320 lower (₹75,500 against ₹81,820), about ₹200 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
Ray ZR 125
Ray ZR 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 Ray ZR 125 does not have on any variant.
City manners
Ray ZR 125
Ray ZR 125 is 13 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Ray ZR 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Ray ZR 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 city 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 | Ray ZR 125 | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹81,820 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹94,800 | ₹87,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹92,430 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,552 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,09,282 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaRay ZR 125 | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹81,820 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,590 | ₹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 | V belt automatic 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 | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1280 mm | 1236 mm |
| Length | 1880 mm | — |
| Width | 685 mm | — |
| Height | 1190 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 120 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 |
Ray ZR 125 vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Ray ZR 125 or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹6,320 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹81,820 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Ray ZR 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 Ray ZR 125 and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹6,900: roughly ₹94,800 for the Ray ZR 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 ₹2,09,282 for the Ray ZR 125 and ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus comes out ₹31,407 ahead.
