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Honda Shine 125 vs Benelli 302S vs Hero Splendor Plus

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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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

Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus5
  2. Honda Shine 1252
  3. Benelli 302S2
  • Most powerBenelli 302S38 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli 302S25.6 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
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 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 Shine 12510.7 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
Benelli 302S400 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Benelli 302S—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
Benelli 302S—
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125Benelli 302SHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanBenelli · ItalyHero · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreetEveryday
Fuel average~55 km/l~25 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank10.5 L16 L9.8 L
On a full tank~578 km~400 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc300 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne—71 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h—87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)—112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm795 mm785 mm
Ground clearance162 mm140 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,410 mm1,236 mm
Length × width × height—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm—
Colours—Black, Green, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc ×2 / DiscDrum / Drum
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-18120/70-17 / 160/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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.

  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda Shine 125 or Benelli 302S?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Benelli 302S, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or Benelli 302S?

Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Honda Shine 125 or Benelli 302S: which should I buy?

Buy Honda Shine 125 if you care most about quickest (power to weight), highest top speed. Buy Benelli 302S 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.