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Hero Splendor Plus vs Honda CD 70 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

Honda CD 70

Honda CD 70

Rs 159,900

official price

  • 72 cc
  • ~55 km/l
  • 82 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. Honda Shine 1254
  3. Honda CD 701
  • Most powerHonda Shine 12510.7 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda Shine 12511 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
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 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
Honda CD 70—
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Honda CD 70—
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Honda CD 70—
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Honda CD 7072 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Honda CD 7055 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Honda CD 70468 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Honda CD 70—
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Honda CD 7082 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Honda CD 70—
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Honda CD 70136 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusHonda CD 70Honda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaHonda · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayEverydayEveryday
Fuel average~65 km/l~55 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L8.5 L10.5 L
On a full tank~637 km~468 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc72 cc124 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm—10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm—11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne—95 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h—100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf and kickKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)82 kg (dry)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm—791 mm
Ground clearance165 mm136 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm—1,285 mm
Length × width × height—1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm—
Colours—Blue, Red, Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / Drum—Drum / Drum
ABSNo (linked brakes)—No (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-182.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)80/100-18 / 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
  • Honda CD 70—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Honda CD 70?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 55 km/l for Honda CD 70, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Honda CD 70?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Hero Splendor Plus about 112 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Honda CD 70: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Honda CD 70 if lightest 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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