Honda Shine 125 vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Shine 125 and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Splendor Plus undercuts the Shine 125 by ₹6,500, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Splendor Plus takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Shine 125 and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹6,500 lower (₹75,500 against ₹82,000), about ₹210 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 55 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,781 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Shine 125
Shine 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 94 against 71 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Shine 125
Shine 125 adds front disc brake that the Splendor Plus does not have on any variant.
Warranty
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Shine 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Shine 125 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is refined daily commuting
- your priority is pillion riding
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 | Shine 125 | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹82,000 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹95,000 | ₹87,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹82,160 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,560 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,99,220 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaShine 125 | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹82,000 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,600 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 123.9 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve, PGM-FI | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | 10.6 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 11 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 55 kmpl | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| Starter | Self start only | Self and kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 113 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 L | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | 791 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1285 mm | 1236 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 240 mm disc / 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 | Twin hydraulic shocks, 5-step adjustable | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-18 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 80/100-18 | 80/100-18 |
Shine 125 vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Shine 125 or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹6,500 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹82,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Shine 125 or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 55 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Shine 125 and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹7,100: roughly ₹95,000 for the Shine 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 ₹1,99,220 for the Shine 125 and ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus comes out ₹21,345 ahead.
