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