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Ducati Monster vs Honda Shine 125 vs Hero Splendor Plus

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus5
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. Honda Shine 1250
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Honda Shine 12555 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Honda Shine 125578 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Honda Shine 125162 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterHonda Shine 125Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyHonda · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayEveryday
Fuel average—~55 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank14 L10.5 L9.8 L
On a full tank—~578 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc124 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h100 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm791 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—162 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,285 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Drum / DrumDrum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)No (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1780/100-18 / 80/100-182.75-18 / 2.75-18

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Honda Shine 125?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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