Honda Shine 100 Vs Hero Splendor Plus: Differences Explained in 8 Pics
How well does “Honda ki sau” match up to India’s best-selling bike?
The Honda Activa has been the highest-selling scooter seemingly since time immemorial. Similarly, the Honda Shine 125 has been the highest-selling 125cc motorcycle for a long time. However, in terms of outright sales, the Hero Splendor Plus takes the cake. But now, with the launch of the Honda Shine 100, the Japanese bikemaker has its sights set firmly on the big price.
So how does the smallest Honda bike compare with Hero’s best-seller? Let’s find out:
Engine
As the name suggests, the Shine 100 has a 100cc engine, marginally larger than the Splendor’s 97.2cc unit. That said, the Hero bike has slightly more power (8.02PS, as opposed to the Honda’s 7.61PS), though the torque figure on both is an identical 8.05Nm.
Features
Both get a twin-pod analogue cluster, with the speedometer on the left and the fuel gauge and tell-tale lights on the right. The Hero further boasts i3S (idle start stop system) switch on the right side switchgear, which Honda lacks. However, Honda hits back with a side stand engine cut-off system, not seen on the Splendor Plus.
Underpinnings & Hardware
Both get alloy wheels as standard, and drum brakes front and rear with CBS. The suspension hardware is also similar, with a conventional fork and twin rear shocks. But Hero has the upper hand here, as it offers preload adjustability for the rear, which Honda doesn’t.
Price & Availability
The Splendor Plus is priced between Rs 72,420 and Rs 74,710, and is of course already on sale. As an aside, Hero also has the Splendor Xtec on sale which, along with everything else the Splendor Plus packs, also boasts features like a digital speedometer, side stand engine cut off, and even bluetooth connectivity, though at a higher price point (Rs 75,840, ex-showroom Maharashtra)
The Honda Shine 100, meanwhile, undercuts both the SPlendor Plus as well as the Splendor Xtec by a significant margin, retailing at Rs 64,900 (both prices ex-showroom Maharashtra) onwards, though this is an introductory price tag. Nevertheless, bookings for the Shine 100 are open now, with deliveries set to start on May 23.
Honda Shine 100 User Reviews
Orally shine is classic and the valuable for price .Best suggestion for middle class people to choose for your family or the younger once. While coming to millage this bike gives almost 45-50 and smother in experience. The maintainace of this bike is also low compared to other bikes . performance is also too goodRead More
The Honda Shine 100 is Honda's strategic entry into the 100cc commuter segment, aimed at budget-conscious riders looking for daily reliability, efficiency, and low maintenance. Here's a closer look at what this bike offers: This is a family bike. This bike looking good. This bike mileage 80km par hours. Read More
Honda Shine 100 chalane ka experience kaafi accha aur practical laga. Bike lightweight hai, isliye city traffic mein easily handle ho jaati hai. Mileage mujhe approx 65-70 kmpl mila, jo daily commute ke liye perfect hai. Engine smooth hai, gear shifting soft hai, aur seat bhi kaafi comfortable hai. Budget mein ek best commuter bike hai. Read More
Bike is very nice but over all build is not good mileage is best in class 80+ suspension is not good not recommended for long tours .. breaking is pretty impressive engine sounris best totally silent in class performance is best in class cheap to maintain overall tyre size is ok looks is ok ok best in class service interval is 5000 km and bike is suggested for new lerner and daily user for not more than 50-75 km running daily over all nice bike thanks honda ...Read More
THIS BIKE MANTANASE VERY CONFORT AND MORE SEFTY THIS SERVICE VERRY GOOD that malige 100 to 120 so 1lt petrol I am living Mathura deily updown to Mathura to Firozabad so good feselity and I m so happy customer will provide bike bahut aachhi hai pr usse jayda to uska average bahut aacha hai mere paas to honda ki 3 bike hai mujhe hoda ki service bahut acchi lagaiRead More