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 Hero Splendor Plus vs Honda CD 70
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
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 CD 70
Rs 159,900
official price
- 72 cc
- ~55 km/l
- 82 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Honda Shine 1254
- Hero Splendor Plus4
- 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
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Honda Shine 125 |  Hero Splendor Plus |  Honda CD 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Rs 159,900 |
| Brand | Honda · Japan | Hero · India | Honda · Japan |
| Type of bike | Everyday | Everyday | Everyday |
| Fuel average | ~55 km/l | ~65 km/l | ~55 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 10.5 L | 9.8 L | 8.5 L |
| On a full tank | ~578 km | ~637 km | ~468 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 124 cc | 97.2 cc | 72 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Air | Air | Air |
| Power | 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | — |
| Power to weight | 95 PS / tonne | 71 PS / tonne | — |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 87 km/h | — |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | — |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self and kick | Kick |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 113 kg (with fluids) | 112 kg (with fluids) | 82 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 791 mm | 785 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 165 mm | 136 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,285 mm | 1,236 mm | — |
| Length × width × height | — | — | 1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm |
| Colours | — | — | Blue, Red, Black |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Drum / Drum | Drum / Drum | — |
| ABS | No (linked brakes) | No (linked brakes) | — |
| Tyres (front / back) | 80/100-18 / 80/100-18 | 2.75-18 / 2.75-18 | 2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR) |
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
- Hero Splendor Plus—a month
- Honda CD 70—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.
Honda Shine 125 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?
Buy Honda Shine 125 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. 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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Photo credits
- Honda Shine 125: Perumalnadar, CC0
- 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.