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Hero Splendor Plus vs Benelli Imperiale 400 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 Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4004
  3. Honda Shine 1251
  • Most powerBenelli Imperiale 40021 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda Shine 125100 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 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 Imperiale 40021 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusBenelli Imperiale 400Honda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaBenelli · ItalyHonda · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayClassicEveryday
Fuel average~65 km/l~30 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L12 L10.5 L
On a full tank~637 km~360 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc374 cc124 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h—100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm780 mm791 mm
Ground clearance165 mm—162 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,440 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm—
Colours—Black, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18100/90-19 / 130/80-1880/100-18 / 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 Imperiale 400—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Benelli Imperiale 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 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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