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Hero Splendor Plus vs Honda CBR500R vs Benelli 302S

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

Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus5
  2. Honda CBR500R4
  3. Benelli 302S0
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 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
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Honda CBR500R462 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusHonda CBR500RBenelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandHero · IndiaHonda · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeEverydaySportsStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~27 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L17.1 L16 L
On a full tank~637 km~462 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc471 cc300 cc
Cylinders122
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne—
Top speed87 km/h180 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height785 mm785 mm795 mm
Ground clearance165 mm130 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,410 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height——2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours——Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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
  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Honda CBR500R?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Honda CBR500R?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Honda CBR500R 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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