Honda Shine 125 vs Hero MotoCorp Super Splendor Xtec
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Shine 125 and Hero MotoCorp Super Splendor Xtec are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,928 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Shine 125 takes 4 of the 7 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 Super Splendor Xtec.
Category by category
Price
Shine 125
The Shine 125 starts ₹1,928 lower (₹82,000 against ₹83,928), about ₹60 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Super Splendor Xtec
Super Splendor Xtec claims 69 kmpl against 55 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,643 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Shine 125
Shine 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 94 against 88 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Shine 125
Shine 125 adds combi-brake (cbs) and front disc brake that the Super Splendor Xtec does not have on any variant.
Features
Super Splendor Xtec
Super Splendor Xtec gets led daytime running lamp, bluetooth connectivity, usb charging port and idle start-stop.
City manners
Shine 125
Shine 125 is 9 kg lighter and lower in the seat (791 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Super Splendor Xtec
Super Splendor Xtec comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Shine 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Shine 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- 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 refined daily commuting
Buy the Super Splendor Xtec if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is daily commuting
- your priority is two-up highway riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Shine 125 | Super Splendor Xtec |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹82,000 | ₹83,928 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹95,000 | ₹97,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹82,160 | ₹73,945 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,560 | ₹4,660 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,99,220 | ₹1,93,205 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaShine 125 | Hero MotoCorpSuper Splendor Xtec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹82,000 | ₹83,928 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,600 | ₹2,660 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 123.9 cc | 124.7 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve, PGM-FI | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 10.6 bhp | 10.7 bhp |
| Torque | 11 Nm | 10.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 55 kmpl | 69 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5 Speed |
| Starter | Self start only | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 113 kg | 122 kg |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 791 mm | 793 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1285 mm | 1267 mm |
| Length | — | 2042 mm |
| Width | — | 729 mm |
| Height | — | 1092 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 240 mm disc / 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | IBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Twin hydraulic shocks, 5-step adjustable | 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-18 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 80/100-18 | 90/90-18 |
Shine 125 vs Super Splendor Xtec: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Shine 125 or the Super Splendor Xtec?
- The Shine 125 is cheaper by ₹1,928 at the base variant (₹82,000 against ₹83,928 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Shine 125 or the Super Splendor Xtec?
- The Super Splendor Xtec claims 69 kmpl against 55 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Shine 125 and Super Splendor Xtec in Delhi?
- About ₹2,100: roughly ₹95,000 for the Shine 125 and ₹97,100 for the Super Splendor Xtec, 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 ₹1,93,205 for the Super Splendor Xtec, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Super Splendor Xtec comes out ₹6,015 ahead.
