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Honda Shine 125 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Ducati Monster

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

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

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus5
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. Honda Shine 1250
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125Hero Splendor PlusDucati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanHero · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayEverydayStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l~65 km/l—
Petrol tank10.5 L9.8 L14 L
On a full tank~578 km~637 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc97.2 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h87 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm785 mm820 mm
Ground clearance162 mm165 mm—
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,236 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDrum / DrumBrembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSNo (linked brakes)No (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-182.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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?

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  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda Shine 125 or Hero Splendor Plus?

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, Honda Shine 125 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda Shine 125 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Honda Shine 125 about 113 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

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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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