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Hero Splendor Plus Xtec vs Honda CB 125 Hornet

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Hero Splendor Plus Xtec or Honda CB 125 Hornet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Splendor Plus Xtec and CB 125 Hornet. Hero Splendor Plus Xtec Price starts at Rs.77,428 (ex-showroom) for Drum Brake OBD2B and Honda CB 125 Hornet Price starts at Rs.1.03 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Hero Splendor Plus Xtec is 1 cylinder, 97 cc Engine can generate 7.9 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Honda CB 125 Hornet is a 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Splendor Plus Xtec provides a mileage of 73 kmpl (base model), and CB 125 Hornet has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Hero Splendor Plus Xtec is available in 4 colours & 6 variants whereas Honda CB 125 Hornet is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

Splendor Plus Xtec vs CB 125 Hornet

Key HighlightsHero Splendor Plus XtecHonda CB 125 Hornet
PriceRs.77,428Rs.1.03 Lakh
Engine Capacity97.2 cc123.94 cc
Power7.9 bhp @ 8000 rpm10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range73 kmplN/A km/charge
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Hero Splendor Plus Xtec Drum Brake OBD2B bike
Hero Splendor Plus Xtec
Drum Brake OBD2B
Rs. 77,428
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Honda CB 125 Hornet STD bike
Honda CB 125 Hornet
STD
Rs. 1.03 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    86,952
    Price Breakup
    1.15 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.1
    4.5
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    9.8 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    97.2 cc
    123.94 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    IBS
    Single Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    -
    240
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    18
    R17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    41
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    R17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
    Upside down Fork (USD)
    Rear Suspension
    Swingarm with 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
    Mono-shock
    Front Tyre Size
    80/100-18
    80/100 R17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    -
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    -
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years/70000 Kms
    3 Years

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Tubular Double Cradle
    Diamond

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    All 4 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    check
    -
    Engine Capacity
    97.2 cc
    123.94 cc
    Engine Type
    Air-cooled 4 - Stroke Single Cylinder OHC
    4 Stroke, SI Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    1
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    87 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    50 x 49.5 mm
    50.0 mm x 63.121 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air Cooled
    -
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    PGM-FI
    Max Power
    7.9 bhp @ 8000 rpm
    10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    Max Torque
    8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm
    11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    1
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2000 mm
    2015 mm
    Width
    720 mm
    783 mm
    Height
    1052 mm
    1087 mm
    Wheelbase
    1236 mm
    1330 mm
    Ground Clearance
    165 mm
    166 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    9.8 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Commuter
    Commuter
    Seat Height
    785 mm
    -
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    112 kg
    124 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Extremely reliable & fuel-efficient engine
    • Addition of connected tech is very helpful
    • Strong aftermarket support, cheap spare costs
    • Easy to maintain & long-lasting setup
    • Bold and aggressive streetfighter styling looks good.
    • Segment-first USD forks with gold finish
    • 4.2-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation
    • Quickest acceleration in 125cc segment
    Cons
    • Same old boring design
    • Lack of disc brakes is a concern
    • No updates in the engine at all
    • Higher price tag than most 125cc rivals
    • Rear drum brake instead of disc
    • Ride quality might feel firm on uneven roads
    • Slightly heavier than key rivals like the Raider and Xtreme 125R
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    Detailed Comparison of Hero Splendor Plus Xtec and Honda CB 125 Hornet

    Safety

    Splendor Plus Xtec comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Slipper Clutch. CB 125 Hornet has Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    Hero Splendor Plus Xtec has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Service Reminder Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and Honda CB 125 Hornet, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    Hero Splendor Plus Xtec comes with 4 Speed Manual transmission and CB 125 Hornet comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Hero Splendor Plus Xtec has a 9.8 Litres fuel tank with 1052 mm seat height. Honda CB 125 Hornet has 1087 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Hero Splendor Plus Xtec and Honda CB 125 Hornet Owner Reviews

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      • SK
        Ss Kk
        22 Nov 2025
        5.0
        t’s a nice bike with very good performance. The Splendor Plus Xtec model is beautiful in color and very comfortable. I realize my choice was right. All Hero models are very nice.
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      • KK
        Kishan Kumar
        20 Nov 2025
        5.0
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        This bike is in very nice and well-maintained condition. Everything is perfect right now. Thank you.
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        Nirmal
        06 Nov 2025
        5.0
        This is a very nice bike for all types of use, offering top mileage. I’ve been using it for 7 years, and it's been fantastic. The Splendor is a great workhorse.
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      • JK
        Jitendra Kumar
        1 Month ago
        4.8
        This bike is really very good. It is available at a reasonable price and can be found easily at many showrooms.
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        Amit
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        Nice bike and excellent showroom experience. The staff behavior was very good, and their support made the purchasing process smooth. I’m happy with my decision and highly recommend buying a bike from this website.
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