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    Honda CB125 Hornet vs Hero Splendor Plus XTEC

    Should you buy Honda CB125 Hornet or Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda CB125 Hornet price in is Rs 1,15,485 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC price in is Rs 82,418 (ex-showroom). The engine in the CB125 Hornet makes 11.14 PS and 11.2 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Splendor Plus XTEC stand at 8.02 PS and 8.05 Nm respectively. Honda offers the CB125 Hornet in 4 colours whereas the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC comes in 6 colours. Out of 407 user reviews, Splendor Plus XTEC scores 4.6 whereas the Honda CB125 Hornet tallies 4.8 out of 5 based on 67 user reviews..The Honda CB125 Hornet Mileage is around 48 Kmpl, while the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Mileage is around 70 kmpl.

    CB125 Hornet vs Splendor Plus XTEC

    Key HighlightsCB125 HornetSplendor Plus XTEC
    Mileage (Overall)48 Kmpl70 kmpl
    Max Power11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
    Body TypeCommuter BikesCommuter Bikes
    Engine Type4 Stroke, SI EngineAir cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC
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    Honda CB125 Hornet vs Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Comparison

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          Honda CB125 Hornet
          Honda CB125 Hornet
            Rs1,15,485*
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                Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
                Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
                  Rs82,418*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.1,33,964* Onwards
                Rs.96,380* Onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                48 Kmpl
                70 kmpl
                Max Power
                11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
                8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
                User Rating
                4.8
                Based on Honda CB125 Hornet Reviews
                4.6
                Based on Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Reviews
                Body Type
                Commuter Bikes
                Commuter Bikes
                EMI Starts₹ 3,886
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                		₹ 2,775
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.6,775
                CB125 Hornet Insurance
                Rs.6,299
                Splendor Plus XTEC Insurance
                ColoursPearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice YellowPearl Siren Blue with Sports RedPearl Igneous BlackPearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue MetallicBlack Sparking BlueBlack Tornado GreyRed Black
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                4 Stroke, SI Engine
                Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC
                Displacement
                123.94 cc
                97.2 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                1
                Cooling System
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                Air Cooled
                Air Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                2
                2
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Multiplate Wet Clutch
                Multiplate Wet Type
                Gearbox
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                5 Speed
                4 Speed
                Bore
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                50 mm
                50 mm
                Stroke
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                63.121 mm
                49.5 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                10.0:1
                9.9:1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                bs6.2
                bs6.2
                Max Torque
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                11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
                8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Kick and Self Start
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                Features
                USB Charging PortYesYes
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                Bluetooth
                		Yes
                NavigationYes
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                Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Tachometer
                Digital
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                Tripmeter
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                Digital
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                Odometer
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                Digital
                Analogue
                Seat Type
                Split
                Single
                Handlebar type
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                Single Piece
                Body Graphics
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                		YesYes
                ClockYes
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                Rear Footpegs
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                		YesYes
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
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                Distance To EmptyYes
                -
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                Features and Safety
                Braking Type
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                Integrated Braking System
                Mobile ApplicationYes
                -
                Service Due IndicatorYes
                -
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Additional Features/Information
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                Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
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                Real Time Mileage IndicatorYesYes
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                Performance
                Overall Mileage
                48 Kmpl
                70 kmpl
                Claimed Top Speed
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                85 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                12 L
                9.8 L
                Width
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                783 mm
                720 mm
                Length
                2015 mm
                2000 mm
                Height
                1087 mm
                1052 mm
                Ground Clearance
                166 mm
                165 mm
                Wheelbase
                1330 mm
                1236 mm
                Kerb Weight
                124 kg
                112 kg
                Seat height
                796 mm
                785 mm
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                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                Halogen
                Taillight
                LED
                Bulb
                Indicators
                LED
                Bulb
                Daytime Running LampsYesYes
                Projector HeadlightYes
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                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To EmptyYes
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                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
                -
                Alternator
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                		Yes
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                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                240 mm
                130 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                130 mm
                130 mm
                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Diamond Type
                Tubular Double Cradle

                Pros & Cons

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                • Cons

                • Honda CB125 Hornet

                  • Looks sporty and unique
                  • Feature-rich
                  • Single-channel ABS

                  Hero Splendor Plus XTEC

                  • Exceptionally lively and fuel-efficient within urban areas
                  • The motorcycle remains stable while still being agile
                  • Feature-rich for a 100cc commuter

                • Honda CB125 Hornet

                  • Stiff suspension
                  • Weak headlight illumination

                  Hero Splendor Plus XTEC

                  • The vibrations start creeping into the seat very early on
                  • There is room for improvement in the suspension tuning, especially when encountering sharp bumps
                  • The initial response from the front lever lacks the desired level of feedback

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • CB125 Hornet
                • Splendor Plus XTEC
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                  aniket on Oct 02, 2026
                  4.8
                  honda cb 125 hornet good looking best milage pillion seat comfort is low and and dual disk and update pillion seat and his bike make segment killer
                  This bike has a muscular look and very good headlight. Honda CB 125 Hornet is good-looking, has the best mileage, but the pillion seat comfort is low. Add dual disc and update the pillion seat, and this bike will become a segment killer. Bike quality and placement are best, but the cowl uses plastic; use a metal screw and update the tyre size. When this bike is complete, no bike can compete with this bike.
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                  6 4
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                  saheb on Aug 28, 2026
                  4.7
                  my own bike
                  I bought this bike 3 months ago, I'm currently very happy with this the performance of the bike, it's enormous and I really like it, Many of 125 cc bike I seen and riding with my friends, I bought my own, I'm very happy to own this, and also trusting of the Honda's refinement performance. I actually bought this bike because of learning bike riding from scratch and it's worth it.
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                  satrasala on Jan 24, 2026
                  5.0
                  The beast bike
                  Good and high mileage bike and looks like a sport bike. Compare to other bikes it’s under budget bike to purchase for poor people. I think it’s good in Honda segment. The beast in Honda easy to travel anywhere in 2025 the best bike, my words can’t explain my feeling such a beautiful and amazing bike.
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                  rohan on Jan 06, 2026
                  4.3
                  Pocket friendly aggressive bike
                  Very comfortable in city rides and the looks of this bike is very aggressive and attractive to my bases the very muscular bike when you sit on this bike then you realised it's not a 125 cc bike just look 150-160 cc bikes The performance of is bike is very nice and they you are ride on highway or city it's comfortable to ride the gear shifting of is bike is very smooth and the mileage of his bike is providing to me just 50-52 because it's depends on your riding because I have 60km mileage some time then you want to aggressive riding it's low too Because I want 125 cc bike and the honda launch this bike then I decide to buy this bike before he launch I want to buy sp125 of Honda and somedays later the company launch this bike and I would like to buy this bike
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                  2 4
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                  rohit on Nov 27, 2025
                  4.8
                  Nice bike , cool bike , superbike
                  I choose the Honda CB125 Hornet because it offers the perfect balance of style, performance, mileage, and reliability in the 125cc segment. It's a bike made for riders who want a premium look, it carries the bold and aggressive design of the Hornet series. You get a big bike feel with sharp styling, muscular tank, and LED lights. So far, my riding experience with the Honda CB125 Hornet has been smooth comfortable, and trouble free. The bike feels stable in traffic, the engine runs refined, and the mileage has been consistently good. So far, my riding experience with the Honda CB125 Hornet has been smooth comfortable, and trouble free. The bike feels stable in traffic, the engine runs refined, and the mileage has been consistently good.
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                  7 4
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                  shailesh on Oct 11, 2026
                  4.8
                  Splendor Plus bike
                  Splendor Plus shirf bike nahi logo ka ek bharosa hai, and hero company ne logo ki ummeedo pe khare utare hai, jesa nam vesa kam achhi average, low cost maintenance or comfort bhi dushari bikes se kafi acha hai.
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                  kuldeep on Sep 09, 2026
                  4.7
                  Reliable bike with great mileage and daily use
                  Splendor Plus XTEC is my choice for long-distance use because of its excellent performance, reliable engine, comfortable riding and low daily usage. The design is also simple and easy to run, giving a very comfortable feeling. It is also very lightweight, so you can easily carry it to the smallest of places. Ab tak riding experience achha raha hai. Bike traffic mein easy handle hoti hai, mileage satisfactory hai aur daily riding ke liye comfortable lagti hai mai daily use karta hun mai delivery boy ki job karta hun zomato mein to mere liye ye bahot Jayda accha hai or kam petrol me kaafi acchi kamai kr leta hun. Yes, I will definitely recommend a mountain bike, especially if you want a reliable and economical bike for your daily commute. Maintenance is also manageable. You can run on any kind of petrol and will get a great performance with this bike.
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                  shubhankar on Jun 16, 2026
                  4.0
                  Hero splendor plus xtec
                  This bike is good and comfortable, i ride it and felt comfort and also felt confidence with great power and engine, i bought 2 bikes from your place where did you prefer and i compared all bikes from your app and everything is good in this bike. I have ride it for 78 kilometres on a village road it performed too much good, and i have also ride it on highway in my city lucknow and it felt good and very comfortable, it has performance with great power. Yes, i will always recommend this bike, if you want great power with high performance, then you should to buy it. it's more powerful, comfortable and highly performance bike, i loved this bike and always recommended.
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                  ramkishan on May 14, 2026
                  5.0
                  velue For Money Bike & Best bike
                  Smooth on highway, best suspension, good mileage, family freindly, stylish look, good bike for city and village pocket friendly, low maintenance, seat is very comftable, long travelling eidth is proper for most Men. Good mileage, best handling, best experience, good pickup, throttle is very excellent for longer highway for covering larger distances, fuel tank is sufficient for day to day use for common people, speedometer gives exact details about bike. Yes, I have recommend this bike to my many brother and friends and other people of my village also of my workplace and feedback also same as my experience. This bike is made and designed for Indian needs and requirement of common people.
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                  adarsh on Jan 08, 2026
                  4.3
                  Review of splendor plus xtec
                  Best bike for riding in budget and overall average is quite good comparing to other vehicles in this price range Performance is all good Personally I never feel tired when I riding hero splendor plus xtec Quite good and also good long rides but one thing remember give time to the bike for engine cooling because of your riding 200km then you have to give same time to bike otherwise It can be heated and it can damage your engine also Yess I will recommend this bike because when I ride I feel comfort and feeling comfort while riding is most important than for anyone And mileage is absolutely good in this price the bike is absolutely perfect
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                FAQs on Honda CB125 Hornet and Hero Splendor Plus XTEC

                Q) Which bike is better Honda CB125 Hornet or Hero Splendor Plus XTEC?

                A) As per our average user rating, Honda CB125 Hornet has a score of 4.8/5 while Hero Splendor Plus XTEC has rate of 4.6 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Honda CB125 Hornet and Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is cheaper?

                A) Honda CB125 Hornet price starts at Rs 1,15,485 & Hero Splendor Plus XTEC price starts at Rs 82,418 in Delhi . Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is cheaper between these.
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