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    Hero Splendor Plus XTEC vs Honda Unicorn

    Should you buy Hero Splendor Plus XTEC or Honda Unicorn Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Hero Splendor Plus XTEC price in is Rs 82,418 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Honda Unicorn price in is Rs 1,15,832 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Splendor Plus XTEC makes 8.02 PS and 8.05 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Unicorn stand at 13.18 PS and 14.8 Nm respectively. Hero offers the Splendor Plus XTEC in 6 colours whereas the Honda Unicorn comes in 3 colours. Out of 67 user reviews, Unicorn scores 4.7 whereas the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC tallies 4.6 out of 5 based on 407 user reviews..The Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Mileage is around 70 kmpl, while the Honda Unicorn Mileage is around 50 kmpl.

    Splendor Plus XTEC vs Unicorn

    Key HighlightsSplendor Plus XTECUnicorn
    Mileage (Overall)70 kmpl50 kmpl
    Max Power8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm13.18 PS @ 7500 rpm
    Body TypeCommuter BikesCommuter Bikes
    Engine TypeAir cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC4 Stroke, SI Engine
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    Hero Splendor Plus XTEC vs Honda Unicorn Comparison

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          Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
          Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
            Rs82,418*
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                Honda Unicorn
                Honda Unicorn
                  Rs1,15,832*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.96,380* Onwards
                Rs.1,37,701* Onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                70 kmpl
                50 kmpl
                Max Power
                8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
                13.18 PS @ 7500 rpm
                User Rating
                4.6
                Based on Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Reviews
                4.7
                Based on Honda Unicorn Reviews
                Body Type
                Commuter Bikes
                Commuter Bikes
                EMI Starts₹ 2,775
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                		₹ 3,974
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.6,299
                Splendor Plus XTEC Insurance
                Rs.10,638
                Unicorn Insurance
                ColoursBlack Sparking BlueBlack Tornado GreyRed BlackPearl Igneous BlackMatt Axis Grey MetallicRadiant Red Metallic
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC
                4 Stroke, SI Engine
                Displacement
                97.2 cc
                162.71 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 Type
                Multiplate Wet Clutch
                Gearbox
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                4 Speed
                5 Speed
                Bore
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                50 mm
                57.3 mm
                Stroke
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                49.5 mm
                63.1 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                9.9:1
                10.0:0.1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                bs6.2
                bs6.2
                Max Torque
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                8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm
                14.8 Nm @ 5250 rpm
                Starting System
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                Kick and Self Start
                Kick and Self Start
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                Features
                USB Charging PortYesYes
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth ConnectivityYes
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                Call/SMS AlertsYes
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                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Tachometer
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                Digital
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Odometer
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                Analogue
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Single
                Single
                Handlebar type
                Single Piece
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                Body Graphics
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                		Yes
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                Clock
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                		Yes
                Rear Footpegs
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                		YesYes
                Average Fuel Economy Indicator
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                		Yes
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                Features and Safety
                Braking Type
                Integrated Braking System
                -
                Service Due Indicator
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                		Yes
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Real Time Mileage IndicatorYesYes
                Performance
                Overall Mileage
                70 kmpl
                50 kmpl
                Claimed Top Speed
                85 kmph
                106 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                9.8 L
                13 L
                Width
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                720 mm
                756 mm
                Length
                2000 mm
                2081 mm
                Height
                1052 mm
                1103 mm
                Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
                -
                2 L
                Ground Clearance
                165 mm
                187 mm
                Wheelbase
                1236 mm
                1335 mm
                Kerb Weight
                112 kg
                139 kg
                Seat height
                785 mm
                798 mm
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                Electricals
                Headlight
                Halogen
                LED
                Taillight
                Bulb
                Bulb
                Indicators
                Bulb
                Bulb
                Daytime Running LampsYes
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                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Average Fuel Economy Indicator
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                		Yes
                AlternatorYes
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                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                130 mm
                240 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                130 mm
                130 mm
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
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                25 psi
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
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                25 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
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                29 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
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                33 psi
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                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Tubular Double Cradle
                Diamond Type

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons

                • 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 Unicorn

                  • Gets a LED headlight which offers better visibility
                  • The new instrument console has a clean and easy to read layout
                  • The USB type-C charging port makes it charge phones on the go

                • 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

                  Honda Unicorn

                  • Misses out on smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation
                  • Looks and styling have remained unchanged
                  • Doesn’t manage to distinguish itself from rivals in terms of features

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • Splendor Plus XTEC
                • Unicorn
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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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                  7 5
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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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                  akshay on Sep 04, 2026
                  4.8
                  The Value of the Durability and features & efforts
                  The unicorn bike was famous with the smooth touch and good performance, the mileage was good in the city area and also good for long ride in the highway, comfort and sitting is best for long ride. The bike is really comfortable. My long trip with my best bike that is unicorn 160 cc around 1350 km, on road the performance is good, mileage increased with around 50 to 55 km per litre and pickup of the bike is to much wow with great features. I have been riding the Unicorn Honda bike for a long time. I love its comfortable ride accross the long drive or india tour, seating, mileage is good, smooth and performance with low cost maintainance.
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                  suraj on Mar 07, 2026
                  4.7
                  KALA GHODA
                  I choose Honda unicorn because of refined engine. Comfortable wide seat, good suspension, good mileage. And it's reputation in market. KALA GHODA is not a just bike it's emotion. Spare parts easily available. The ride is very smooth and comfortable. For daily travelling in city is very comfortable. Suspension absorbs pithole and rough road very well. The engine is refined and vibration free in this segment. Mileage is sometime give 55 on highways. Yes I would recommend the Honda unicorn because of its engine is very reliable. Honda engines is known as long last with minimum problems. Suspension and seat is very comfortable. The best bike in this segment. Also it's low maintenance. And many more. It's KALA GHODA.
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                  atharva on Mar 03, 2026
                  4.8
                  short But Honest Review
                  This Bike Is best to ride Means Comfortable Formal Look Bike, Performance Make another Place in my ❤️. Best For College or Uncle Ride, Kitne bhi logo leke jaaoo bike Thakte nhi Pickup aisa ki 3 gear me 60 par full ekdam makhan bhagne ko top class bike low maintenance But compromise with Mileage Only 45kmpl.
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                  kumaravel on Feb 18, 2026
                  5.0
                  But to too good
                  The Honda Unicorn is one of India’s most well-known commuter motorcycles, blending smooth performance with everyday practicality. In its current form, the bike comes with a 162.7 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine that delivers a refined and smooth power delivery — perfect for city traffic and relaxed highway cruising. The engine feels calm and responsive, making daily riding less tiring and more enjoyable.
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                  sai on Feb 08, 2026
                  4.2
                  The review of unicorn
                  First i want a bike to be comfortable and reliable for long distances and unicorn delivery it definitely. Because I go to work daily and i never felt back pain or anything it's very comfortable and i really love to ride it. The ride is very good and comfortable but I hate to say that the bike has very bad heating issue from engine. In summers your legs gonna feel the heat expect that everything is totally fine and overall good. I definitely recommend the bike but I know it's a little bit pricey than others at this range but it gonna deliver every ruppee you spend. If you someone like me who lives in a village i definitely recommend you to buy this bike because it handles every pothole or speed breaks smoothly and it goes very well in muddy road also. The suspension is good and the efficiency is good not very good compared to others but it's okay. The service is also good just go for it.
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                • Honda Unicorn Reviews

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                FAQs on Hero Splendor Plus XTEC and Honda Unicorn

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

                A) As per our average user rating, Hero Splendor Plus XTEC has a score of 4.6/5 while Honda Unicorn has rate of 4.7 /5.

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

                A) Hero Splendor Plus XTEC price starts at Rs 82,418 & Honda Unicorn price starts at Rs 1,15,832 in Delhi . Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is cheaper between these.
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