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
Bike comparison
Hero Splendor Plus vs Honda Shine 125 vs Benelli Imperiale 400
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photoHonda Shine 125
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 124 cc
- 10.7 PS
- ~55 km/l
- 113 kg
Sold in India
Benelli Imperiale 400
Rs 1,585,000
dealer list price
- 374 cc
- 21 PS
- ~30 km/l
- 205 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Hero Splendor Plus4
- Benelli Imperiale 4004
- 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
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Hero Splendor Plus |  Honda Shine 125 |  Benelli Imperiale 400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Rs 1,585,000 |
| Brand | Hero · India | Honda · Japan | Benelli · Italy |
| Type of bike | Everyday | Everyday | Classic |
| Fuel average | ~65 km/l | ~55 km/l | ~30 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 9.8 L | 10.5 L | 12 L |
| On a full tank | ~637 km | ~578 km | ~360 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 97.2 cc | 124 cc | 374 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Air | Air | Air |
| Power | 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm | 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 71 PS / tonne | 95 PS / tonne | 102 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 87 km/h | 100 km/h | — |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Starting | Self and kick | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 112 kg (with fluids) | 113 kg (with fluids) | 205 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 791 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 162 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,236 mm | 1,285 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Length × width × height | — | — | 2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm |
| Colours | — | — | Black, Red, White |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Drum / Drum | Drum / Drum | Disc 300 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | No (linked brakes) | No (linked brakes) | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 2.75-18 / 2.75-18 | 80/100-18 / 80/100-18 | 100/90-19 / 130/80-18 |
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 Shine 125—a month
- Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Honda Shine 125?
Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 55 km/l for Honda Shine 125, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Honda Shine 125?
Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Honda Shine 125?
Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Honda Shine 125 about 113 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.
Hero Splendor Plus or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?
Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Honda Shine 125 if highest top speed matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- Hero Splendor Plus: Sonachalam 2k Ramalingame, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honda Shine 125: Perumalnadar, CC0
- Benelli Imperiale 400: Mojmir Churavy, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.