KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Honda Shine offers a digital instrument cluster at a lower price
- The Hero Splendor Plus comes at a starting price of Rs 79,426 (ex-showroom)
- The Honda Shine 100 DX is available at a price tag of Rs 74,959 (ex-showroom)
Honda has recently launched their Shine 100 DX, a budget commuter motorcycle. While the Japanese manufacturer already offers a lot in the budget segment. However, this motorcycle directly competes with the Hero Splendor Plus, a renowned name in the segment. So, if you're someone who's torn between these two motorcycles, we've got you covered. In this article, we'll compare these two on various parameters. But before getting into the details, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp community to never miss out on any automotive updates.
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Design
When it comes to design, both bikes feature very minimal aesthetics. The Honda Shine 100 DX features a large headlamp setup at the front, accompanied by a chrome encasement around it. Moving forward, you'll have a bit bulky fuel tank as compared to the Splendor, but it flows in the seat completely. The side panel boasts graphics along with Shine 100 DX badging. This bike is available in four colour options: Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, and Geny Grey Metallic.
On the other hand, the Hero Splendor Plus carry forward the similar design language since its inception. However, the brand made subtle changes by adding graphics to the panels, but the overall silhouette remains similar. At the front, it boasts a square-shaped headlamp along with a plastic covering around it. The fuel tank is small and flows into the seat. However, the side panels get a 3D badging of the Splendor+. Additionally, the rear section also boasts a square-shaped taillamp.
Features
These are budget-friendly commuter bikes, hence you can't expect much. The Honda Shine 100 DX gets an LCD instrument cluster which gives you important information like distance to empty, real-time mileage, speed, clock and more. On the other hand, the Hero Splendor Plus comes with an analog instrument cluster. However, the XTEC variant gets a digital instrument cluster along with several connectivity features.
Hardware
In terms of hardware, both bikes remain identical. Both of them ride on telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. Meanwhile, the braking duties are handled by a 130mm drum at the front and a 110mm drum at the rear. However, the tyre size happens to be different; the Splendor rides on 18-inch wheels while the Shine 100 DX rides on 17-inch wheels.
| Component | Honda Shine 100 DX | Hero Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Front Brake | 130mm Drum | 130mm Drum |
| Rear Brake | 110mm Drum | 110mm Drum |
| Wheel Size | 17-inch | 18-inch |
Powertrain
The Honda Shine 100 DX is powered by a 98.98cc single-cylinder engine, which belts out 7 hp and 8.04 nm of torque. It comes mated with a four-speed manual transmission along with a wet clutch. On the other hand, at the heart of the Hero Splendor lies a 97.2cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine. This engine comes paired with a 4-speed gearbox and belts out 7.9 hp and 8.09 nm of torque.
| Specification | Honda Shine 100 DX | Hero Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Displacement | 98.98cc | 97.2cc |
| Engine Type | Single-cylinder, air-cooled | Single-cylinder, air-cooled |
| Power Output | 7 hp | 7.9 hp |
| Torque | 8.04 Nm | 8.09 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual | 4-speed manual |
| Clutch | Wet clutch | Wet clutch |
Pricing
The Honda Shine 100 DX is available at a price tag of Rs 74,959 (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the Hero Splendor Plus is priced at Rs 79,426 (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 80,676 (ex-showroom) for the i3S. The Hero splendor is a bit on higher side considering the fact, it doesn't offer a digital instrument cluster in this variant.
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Verdict
The Honda Shine 100 DX emerges as a strong value-for-money proposition in the commuter motorcycle segment with its digital instrument cluster and competitive pricing. However, if you're someone who values brand legacy and slightly better performance, the Hero Splendor Plus continues to hold its ground.
