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Hero Splendor Plus vs Honda Unicorn

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Hero Splendor Plus or Honda Unicorn? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Splendor Plus and Unicorn. Hero Splendor Plus Price starts at Rs.75,441 (ex-showroom) for Self Drum Alloy and Honda Unicorn Price starts at Rs.1.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard. Hero Splendor Plus is 1 cylinder, 97 cc Engine can generate 7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Honda Unicorn is a 1 cylinder, 162 cc Engine can generate 12.73 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Splendor Plus provides a mileage of 80.6 kmpl (base model), and Unicorn has a mileage of 50 kmpl (base model). Hero Splendor Plus is available in 14 colours & 7 variants whereas Honda Unicorn is available in 3 colours & 2 variants.

Splendor Plus vs Unicorn

Key HighlightsHero Splendor PlusHonda Unicorn
PriceRs.75,441Rs.1.10 Lakh
Engine Capacity97.2 cc162.7 cc
Power7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm12.73 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range80.6 kmpl50 kmpl
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Hero Splendor Plus Self Drum Alloy bike
Self Drum Alloy
Rs. 75,441
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Honda Unicorn Standard bike
Standard
Rs. 1.10 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Splendor Plus specificationsUnicorn specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
84,720
Price Breakup
1.23 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.8 Litres
13 Litres
Engine Displacement
97.2 cc
162.7 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Splendor Plus Brakes, Suspension & TyresUnicorn Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
18
18
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
checkYes
1
Front Wheel Size
18
18
Calliper Type
No
Dual Piston
Braking System
IBS
Single Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Monoshock
Front Tyre Size
80/100 - 18
80/100 - 18
Rear Tyre Size
80/100 - 18
100/90 - 18
Front Type
Drum
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
130 mm
130 mm
Rear Type
Drum
Drum
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Size Spare
-
No

Instrumentation

Splendor Plus InstrumentationUnicorn Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
checkYes
Analogue
Tachometer
No
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Analogue
Analogue

Infotainment & Communication

Splendor Plus Infotainment & CommunicationUnicorn Infotainment & Communication
Basic Warranty
5 Years/70000 Km
3 Years/42000km

Body & Suspension

Splendor Plus Body & SuspensionUnicorn Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Tubular Double Cradle
Diamond

Engine & Transmission

Splendor Plus Engine & TransmissionUnicorn Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
97.2 cc
162.7 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
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.036 kwh
0.048 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Maintenance Free
Top Speed
87 kmph
106 kmph
Max Torque
8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm
14 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Max Power
7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm
12.73 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Fuelling
Programmed Fuel Injection
PGM-FI
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Charging Socket
No
No
Bore x Stroke
50.0 x 49.5 mm
57.3mm x 63.1mm

Comfort & Convenience

Splendor Plus Comfort & ConvenienceUnicorn Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
No
No
Pillion Footrest
checkYes
1
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
No
checkYes
Luggage Space
No
-
Handle Type
Single bar
-
Engine Kill Switch
No
yes
Console Type
Analogue
Analogue
Seat Style
Single Seat
Long Seat
Shutter Lock
No
-
Side Stand Indicator
checkYes
-
Start Type
Electric Start
Kick and Electric

Safety

Splendor Plus SafetyUnicorn Safety
Hazard Warning Indicator
checkYes
1
Brake Assist
No
No
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
No
Single Channel ABS
Power Modes
No
No
Slipper Clutch
Multiplate Wet Type
No
Traction Control System
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Splendor Plus Dimensions & CapacityUnicorn Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2000 mm
2081 mm
Width
720 mm
756 mm
Height
1052 mm
1103 mm
Wheelbase
1236 mm
1335 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
187 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.8 Litres
13 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1 Litres
1 Litres
Body Type
Commuter
Commuter
Unladden/Kerb Weight
112 kg
140 kg
Seat Height
785 mm
798 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Splendor Plus Entertainment & CommunicationUnicorn Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
No
No

Pros & Cons

Splendor Plus Pros & ConsUnicorn 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
  • Extremely Refined Engine
  • Great mileage compared to others
  • Low maintaince
  • Sporty looks
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
  • Cold start problem
  • No ABS & Rear Disc brake
  • Not liquid cooled
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Which Bike Do You Like More ?

Detailed Comparison of Hero Splendor Plus and Honda Unicorn

Comfort & Convenience

Hero Splendor Plus has features like Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator and Honda Unicorn, on the other hand, has Distance to Empty Indicator.

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Hero Splendor Plus has a 9.8 Litres fuel tank with 1052 mm seat height. Honda Unicorn has 1103 mm seat height and 13 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Hero Splendor Plus and Honda Unicorn Owner Reviews

  • Splendor Plus Review
  • Unicorn Review
    • A
      Aijaz
      15 Apr 2024
      Review for Hero Splendor Plus
      4.6
      Very good performance. I like it. It is my first bike and my first drive experience. Its wonderful power and good millage. Its smoothly drive. Its seat comfortable.
      Likes (1)
    • A
      Amit
      14 Apr 2024
      Review for Hero Splendor Plus
      4.2
      The good experience in bike and mileage performance is good I am using in the 6 to 7 year but is not cheat any condition this perform good.
      Likes (1)
    • Kl
      Kota lakshmana
      14 Apr 2024
      Review for Hero Splendor Plus
      3.8
      I want exchange my bike with Suzuki bike please tell me how much my bike cost exchange that my bike I want high range model bike with EMI no cost EMI.
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    • d
      dhana
      14 Apr 2024
      Review for Hero Splendor Plus
      5.0
      Awesome driving experience and good mileage and maintenance cost , I have been using this bike since 2012 onwards This is second bike purchased Hero splendor plus.
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    • S
      Sanjeev
      13 Apr 2024
      Review for Hero Splendor Plus
      5.0
      The cost is very low, it is good to drive and looks very beautiful. If you go to sell your old bike you can get a good price. Splendor is a very nice bike
      Likes (1)
    • AS
      Amin Shaikh
      16 Apr 2024
      Review for Honda Unicorn
      5.0
      Old is gold bike its really very nice looks good 160 cc overall total performance is very nice.
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    • Su
      Sabavath udaya
      13 Apr 2024
      Review for Honda Unicorn
      5.0
      Very good vehicle I love it really super bike I driven only 46000 km really smooth and beautiful vehicle no need to spend single rupee in this vehicle really super.
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    • sm
      shamseer mp
      30 Days ago
      Review for Honda Unicorn
      3.8
      Its a good riding bike, no health issues, better than other brands, i am very comfortable with riding performance and have good experience in 6 year ride, i recommend people ride the Honda CB unicorn.
      Likes (1)
    • A
      Anand
      3 Month ago
      Review for Honda Unicorn
      1.0
      As per the subject matter, the front alloy wheel has been broken while driving on a small dig present on the road. Very bad quality of alloy wheel in Unicorn is observed . We purchased 2 Honda bikes 4 months back , we are very disappointed with the quality of alloy wheel in Honda bike.
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    • a
      aravindan
      3 Month ago
      Review for Honda Unicorn
      4.2
      1 year used the vehicle comfort bike good speed good pick up I like it the bike.
      Likes (1)
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    Hero Splendor Plus and Honda Unicorn FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Hero Splendor Plus?
    The on-road price of Hero Splendor Plus is Rs. 84,720 in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Honda Unicorn?
    The on-road price of Honda Unicorn is Rs. 1.23 Lakh in New Delhi.