Honda SP 125 vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda SP 125 and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Splendor Plus undercuts the SP 125 by ₹15,136, 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 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the SP 125 and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹15,136 lower (₹75,500 against ₹90,636), about ₹480 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 63 kmpl. That is roughly ₹546 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
SP 125
SP 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 92 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
SP 125
SP 125 gets led tail lamp, colour tft console, usb charging port and idle start-stop.
Warranty
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the SP 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the SP 125 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is daily commuting
- your priority is upgrade from 100cc
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 | SP 125 | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹90,636 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,04,500 | ₹87,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹70,985 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,016 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,98,001 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaSP 125 | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹90,636 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,870 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 123.9 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | 10.7 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 10.9 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 63 kmpl | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 4-speed |
| Starter | — | Self and kick |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 100 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 116 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11 L | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1285 mm | 1236 mm |
| Length | 2027 mm | — |
| Width | 785 mm | — |
| Height | 1091 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 | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic Type | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-18 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 100/80-18 | 80/100-18 |
SP 125 vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the SP 125 or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹15,136 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹90,636 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the SP 125 or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 63 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the SP 125 and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹16,600: roughly ₹1,04,500 for the SP 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 ₹1,98,001 for the SP 125 and ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus comes out ₹20,126 ahead.
