Honda Shine vs Hero Splendor Plus : If you are looking forward to a bike for daily use that is highly fuel-efficient, reliable, and requires little maintenance, the Honda Shine and Hero Splendor Plus must be on the list.
These two bikes have almost ruled the Indian roads till today and have a very huge fan following among office commuters, students, and middle-class families. But if one were to buy a bike in 2025, which one would it be? Let us set these two against each other so that you may decide for yourself.
Engine and Performance
The Honda Shine is fueled by a 124cc engine, pushing out around 10.7 bhp worth of grunt and a torque value of 11 Nm. The performance of the engine is quite smooth, and it is well suited to daily riding on city roads. The Hero Splendor Plus has a much smaller 97.2cc engine which produces just 7.9 bhp and 8.05 Nm of torque. In terms of power and smoothness, the Shine is great, whereas the Splendor is a bike known for its simple no-nonsense performance with better low-end torque for city rides.
Mileage and Fuel Efficiency
The real winner in terms of fuel economy is the Hero Splendor Plus, which, because of its smaller engine, achieves a true figure of 65 to 70 km to the litre. The Honda Shine, on the other hand, comes down to a decent 55 to 60 km to the litre when it comes to fuel economy, which has more power and performance. For the reason that fuel economy is the prime purpose, the Splendor is the heavy winner.
Comfort and Ride Quality
In all matters of ride comfort, again, Honda Shine excels. Its engine is extra refined, longer seat, and very smooth suspension setup. Hero Splendor, however, may be a little lighter and easier to handle for beginners, but can prove to be rather simple on longer rides.
Features and Design
Both motorcycles have simple implementation of design. The Honda Shine looks even modern than Hero Splendor, with sharper graphics, while the latter retains its iconic retro style. The Shine possesses a digital-analog meter, tubeless tires, and silent start. The Splendor boasts idle start-stop (i3S) to increase fuel economy.
Price and Value for Money
The Hero Splendor Plus is the cheaper of the two, with starting prices around ₹75,000 (ex-showroom), while the Honda Shine starts at about ₹80,000 and higher. For someone working on a budget, the Splendor qualifies as super value-for-money, while the Shine has slightly more power and comfort for the price.
