Updated March 18th 2025, 15:56 IST
Splendor vs Shine 100: Motorcycles in the commuter segment have a lower displacement engine, which is more fuel efficient and lower maintenance cost. In this segment, buyers have a popular option to opt for Hero Splendor. It has comfortable seating, a refined petrol engine, and a low maintenance cost. On the other hand, buyers also have an option to opt for the Honda Shine 100. Recently, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India has updated the Shine 100 and it is now OBD-2B compliant.
Here is a feature-by-feature comparison for the buyers of the Hero Splendor and Honda Shine 100:
The price of the Hero Splendor is ₹74,931 (ex-showroom) for the Self Alloy variant. It is available in four variants to the buyers. Honda Shine 100 is priced at ₹66.874 (ex-showroom) for the Standard variant. It is available in two variants to the buyers.
The design of the Hero Splendor is simple and basic. It has squared halogen headlamps, telescopic front suspensions, and halogen indicators. It has a single-piece seat and dual-shock absorbers at the rear. Buyers of the Hero Splendor have 22 colour options to opt from. On the other hand, the design of the Honda Shine 100 has a modern appearance and has halogen headlamps, indicators, and telescopic front suspensions. It also has a single-piece seat and strong grab handles for the pillion.
Both the motorcycles, Honda Shine 100 and Hero Splendor have basic features for the buyers. Both bikes have the self-start option, speedometer, odometer, and other basic features.
The Hero Splendor is powered by a 97cc single-cylinder air-cooled petrol engine, which produces 7.91BHP and 8.05Nm torque, paired with a four-speed gearbox. On the other hand, the Honda Shine 100 is powered by a 98.98cc single-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 7.28BHP and 8.05Nm torque, paired with a four-speed gearbox.
Published March 18th 2025, 15:56 IST