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Honda CD 70 vs Hero Splendor Plus 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 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

Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CD 70Hero Splendor PlusHonda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanHero · IndiaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayEverydayEveryday
Fuel average~55 km/l~65 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank8.5 L9.8 L10.5 L
On a full tank~468 km~637 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size72 cc97.2 cc124 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power—8 PS @ 8,000 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque—8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight—71 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed—87 km/h100 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingKickSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight82 kg (dry)112 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height—785 mm791 mm
Ground clearance136 mm165 mm162 mm
Wheelbase—1,236 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm——
ColoursBlue, Red, Black——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Drum / DrumDrum / Drum
ABS—No (linked brakes)No (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)2.75-18 / 2.75-1880/100-18 / 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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  • Honda CD 70—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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

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

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