Honda CB 125 Hornet Vs Hero Splendor Plus comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.04 Lakh

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₹ 74,152

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Honda CB 125 Hornet Vs Hero Splendor Plus Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the CB 125 Hornet Vs Splendor Plus on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

CB 125 Hornet Vs Splendor Plus – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Hero Splendor Plus in New Delhi starts at ₹ 74,152 and goes up to ₹ 76,437 for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, Honda CB 125 Hornet price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.04 Lakh.

Summary	Honda CB 125 Hornet	Hero Splendor Plus
Price	₹ 1.04 Lakh	₹ 74,152
Manufacturer	Honda	Hero
Body Type	Commuter	Commuter
Mileage	65.00 KM/L	70.00 KM/L
Power	10.99 bhp @ 7500 rpm bhp	7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp
Engine	123.9 CC	97.2 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

CB 125 Hornet Vs Splendor Plus – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Hero Splendor Plus base engine returns 70 KM/L. The Honda CB 125 Hornet base returns 65 KM/L.

CB 125 Hornet Vs Splendor Plus – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Hero Splendor Plus gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Honda CB 125 Hornet comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	4 Stroke, SI Engine	Air Cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder, OHC
Engine CC	123.9 CC	97.2 CC
Engine Power	10.99 Bhp @ 7500 Rpm	7.91 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm
Max Torque	11.2 Nm @ 6000 Rpm	8.05 Nm @ 6000 Rpm
Top Speed	130 kmph	87 kmph
No. of Gears	5 Gears	4 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 2.0 Complia	BS6 2.0
Valves per Cylinder	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Fuel Delivery	PGM FI Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel-Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Kick Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2015 mm	2000 mm
Width	783 mm	720 mm
Height	1087 mm	1052 mm
Wheelbase	1330 mm	1236 mm
Ground Clearance	166 mm	165 mm
Kerb Weight	124 kg	112 kg
Seat Height	796 mm	785 mm
Chassis Type	Diamond Type Frame	Tubular Double Cradle Type

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	12.0 L	9.8 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.0 L	1.0 L
Mileage	65.00 KM/L	70.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	780 km	686 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Upside Down Fork (USD)	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Front Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Front Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	130 mm
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum Integrated Braking System
Rear Disc/Drum Size	130 mm	130 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	80/100 17 M/C 46P (Tubeless)	80/100-18 M/C 47P
Rear Tyre	110/80 17 M/C 57P (Tubeless)	80/100-18 M/C 54P
Wheel Type	17 Inch Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	4.2 TFT Digital	Analogue
Odometer	Digital	Analogue
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Analogue
Start Mechanism	Self Start Only	Kick & Self Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	No
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	No
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Split / Stepped	Flat Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
APDV Engine with Superb Mileage	-
Stylish Alloy Wheels	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	2 Channel ABS	No
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	Twin LED Projector Headlamp	Halogen Bulb
Tail Light	LED Tail Light	Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	No
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	3 Years Standard Warranty	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years Standard Warranty	5 Years

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