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Hero Splendor Plus vs Benelli 302S vs Honda Shine 125

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

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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

Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus5
  2. Benelli 302S2
  3. Honda Shine 1252
  • Most powerBenelli 302S38 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli 302S25.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda Shine 125100 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

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Benelli 302S400 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Benelli 302S—
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Benelli 302S—
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusBenelli 302SHonda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaBenelli · ItalyHonda · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreetEveryday
Fuel average~65 km/l~25 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L16 L10.5 L
On a full tank~637 km~400 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc300 cc124 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne—95 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h—100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)—113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm795 mm791 mm
Ground clearance165 mm140 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,410 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm—
Colours—Black, Green, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc ×2 / DiscDrum / Drum
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 160/60-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18

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?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli 302S?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Benelli 302S, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli 302S?

Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli 302S: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli 302S if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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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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