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Hero Splendor Plus vs Honda Shine

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Hero Splendor Plus or Honda Shine? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Splendor Plus and Shine. Hero Splendor Plus Price starts at Rs.73,902 (ex-showroom) for Drum Brake OBD2B and Honda Shine Price starts at Rs.78,539 (ex-showroom) for Disc OBD-2B. Hero Splendor Plus is 1 cylinder, 97 cc Engine can generate 7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Honda Shine is a 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Splendor Plus provides a mileage of 80.6 kmpl (base model), and Shine has a mileage of 55 kmpl (base model). Hero Splendor Plus is available in 7 colours & 10 variants whereas Honda Shine is available in 6 colours & 6 variants.

Splendor Plus vs Shine

Key HighlightsHero Splendor PlusHonda Shine
PriceRs.73,902Rs.78,539
Engine Capacity97.2 cc123.94 cc
Power7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range80.6 kmpl55 kmpl
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Hero Splendor Plus Drum Brake OBD2B bike
Drum Brake OBD2B
Rs. 73,902
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Honda  Shine Disc OBD-2B bike
Disc OBD-2B
Rs. 78,539
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
82,992
Price Breakup
88,199
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.3
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.8 Litres
10.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
97.2 cc
123.94 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
IBS
CBS
Front Disc Size
130
240
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
25
25
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
25
Front Wheel Size
18
18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
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-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
41
41
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
33
Rear Wheel Size
18
18
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Swingram with 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic Type
Front Tyre Size
80/100 - 18
80/100 R18
Rear Tyre Size
80/100 - 18
90/90 R18

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
Tachometer
-
check
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Analogue
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
-
LED headlight
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
5 Years/70000 Kms
3 Years

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Tubular Double Cradle
Diamond Type

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
All 4 Up
All 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
CDI
Spark Plugs
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1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
97.2 cc
123.94 cc
Engine Type
Air cooled& 4-stroke& Single cylinder& OHC
4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Battery Type
-
Maintenance Free
Top Speed
87 kmph
102 kmph
Bore x Stroke
50 mm x 49.5 mm
50 mm x 63.1 mm
Charging Socket
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-
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
PGM-FI

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
-
Low Oil Indicator
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
-
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
Console Type
Analogue
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
Handle Type
Single bar
-
Instrument Console
-
Digital
Seat Style
Single Seat
Single Seat

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
Radial Tyres
Side Stand Alarm
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
Halogen
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
-
Slipper Clutch
check
Traction Control System
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2000 mm
2046 mm
Width
720 mm
737 mm
Height
1052 mm
1116 mm
Wheelbase
1236 mm
1285 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
162 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.8 Litres
10.5 Litres
Body Type
Commuter
Commuter
Seat Height
785 mm
791 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
112 kg
113 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • One of the best-selling commuter bike in India
  • Reliable engine & easy maintenance
  • Lightweight means it is easy to use on rough roads
  • Fuel economy is one of the best in its segment
  • Riding position is comfortable & relaxing
  • New features like USB charging are helpful to the rider
  • Pricing-wise it is still one of the best bikes in its segment
  • Build quality is the best in its segment
  • Design is neutral & liked by all
  • Engine performance is very smooth
  • Riding comfort is very good for long rides
  • Fuel economy is one of the best in the segment
Cons
  • Design is very old now
  • It doesn’t look or feel as premium as rivals like Honda Shine 100
  • Only comes with drum brakes, no option of disc brake
  • Seat needs more cushioning for comfort
  • It looks dated and boring on the road
  • Lacks modern features like digital display
  • No major changes in design for a long time
  • Price is higher than the competitors
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Detailed Comparison of Hero Splendor Plus and Honda Shine

Safety

Splendor Plus comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Slipper Clutch. Shine has Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator.

Comfort & Convenience

Hero Splendor Plus has features like Pillion Footrest and Honda Shine, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port, Shutter Lock.

Transmission

Hero Splendor Plus comes with 4 Speed Manual transmission and Shine comes with 5 Speed Automatic transmission.

Dimensions

Hero Splendor Plus has a 9.8 Litres fuel tank with 1052 mm seat height. Honda Shine has 1116 mm seat height and 10.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Hero Splendor Plus and Honda Shine Owner Reviews

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    • M
      Manu
      13 Dec 2025
      4.6
      The Splendor bike is one of the best and most unique bikes in its model. It is reliable, well-built, and of excellent quality. Having personally used it, I can confidently say it performs exceptionally well. I highly recommend this bike to anyone looking for a dependable and high-performing ride.
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      Omkar Dhage
      12 Dec 2025
      5.0
      This bike offers excellent mileage and represents the new generation of bikes. It is one of the best bikes in India and extremely comfortable to ride. I really love this new-generation bike. Thank you so much.
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      Siva CSR
      09 Dec 2025
      4.6
      This is a superb bike with excellent performance, and the maintenance costs are very low, making it a great value for money.
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      AK badsha gamer
      09 Dec 2025
      4.4
      This bike looks very stylish and premium. The design, mileage, and performance are all impressive. It’s perfect for both daily use and long rides. I really love it!
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      Divya M
      09 Dec 2025
      5.0
      This is an excellent bike—very smooth and practical for daily use. My experience with it has been great. Thanks to Hero for making such a reliable and enjoyable bike.
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