Updated on May 15, 2021 - Hero Glamour 125 and Honda SP 125 are very popular 125cc commuters in India. In this article, we have a spec comparo of the new 2020 Hero Glamour 125 BS6 vs the sportier Honda SP 125 BS6.
Original Article - April 11, 2020; The 125cc commuters are one of the most sought after motorcycles in the Indian two-wheeler space as they are adequately powerful for daily city usage, offer good fuel efficiency, are practical and budget-friendly too. Now, if we talk about this segment there are two big players which are synonymous with this category, the Honda Shine 125 and the Hero Glamour 125. Both of these motorcycles now comply with the stricter BS6 emission norms and in the process of transition from BS4 to BS6, they have become more macho than before. In this article, we will be comparing the affordable 2020 Hero Glamour 125 BS6 vs the sportier Honda SP 125 BS6. Before we move further, feel free to join our Whatsapp Group!
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The Honda SP 125 BS6 is the new generation model of the erstwhile Shine SP 125 which dropped the Shine moniker in the BS6 era. The SP 125 was the first BS6 motorcycle from Honda in the Indian market. Hero Glamour 125 BS6, on the other hand, was launched very recently at the Hero World 2020 event which was organized at the companys Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) facility located in the pink city Jaipur. So, let's take a close look at the spec-comparo of 2020 Hero Glamour 125 BS6 vs Honda SP 125 BS6.
Looks and Design
The 2020 Hero Glamour 125 BS6 looks much like its predecessor but it gets certain subtle cosmetic updates to make it look fresher. Upfront, it gets a big halogen headlamp unit with smoked-out pilot lamps. The side profile features a new muscular tank extension with sporty graphics, five-spoke alloy wheels and the rear sports a new mud-guard with sharp-looking LED tail-lamps. The bike comes in four colour schemes Candy Red, Sports Red, Techno Blue and Tornado Grey.
The Honda SP 125 BS6 is one good looking commuter. The bike looks striking than its predecessor and it features a new angular headlamp which is a complete LED unit. It also gets sharp tank extensions with snazzy-looking dual-tone body graphics. It also gets a five-spoke unit for the alloys and features an angular rear design. The looks of the bike are subjective but undeniably it is the SP 125 which looks more youthful. It also comes in four different colour shades - Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Pearl Siren Blue, Imperial Red Metallic and Striking Green.
Engine and Transmission
| Specification | Glamour 125 BS6 | SP 125 BS6 |
| Engine | 125cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected | 124cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected |
| Max. Power | 10.87 PS at 7500 RPM | 11.03 PS at 7500 RPM |
| Max. Torque | 10.6 Nm at 6000 RPM | 10.9 Nm at 6000 RPM |
| Cooling System | air-cooled | air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Emission Norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Mileage | 60-65 kmpl (real world) | 60-65 kmpl (real world) |
The 2020 Hero Glamour is powered by a new 125cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that churns out a maximum power output of 10.87 PS at 7500 RPM and 10.6 Nm of peak torque at 6000 RPM. The updated model ditches the 4-speed gearbox in favour of the new 5-speed transmission unit and it also comes with Hero's i3S or idle start-stop system to maximize fuel efficiency.
Honda SP 125 BS6 gets an all-new 124cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that churns out 11.03 PS of power at 7500 RPM and 10.9 Nm of torque at 6000 RPM. It also comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. This new engine also features HET (Honda's Eco Technology) and gets a silent start system with ACG starter motor technology.
Chassis and Suspension
| Specification | Glamour 125 BS6 | SP 125 BS6 |
| Chassis | Diamond Frame | Diamond Frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Telescopic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
Both the motorcycles are based on a diamond chassis and the suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at the front and hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear.
Tyres and Brakes
| Specification | Glamour 125 BS6 | SP 125 BS6 |
| Tyre Size | Front 80/100-18 Rear 90/90-18 | Front 80/100-18 Rear 80/100-18 |
| Tyre Type | tubeless | tubeless |
| Wheel type | alloy | alloy |
| Front Brake | disc/drum | disc/drum |
| Rear Brake | drum | drum |
| Additional safety aid | IBS | CBS |
Upfront, both the motorcycles have an option to choose between a drum or a disc unit while the rear braking duties are handled by a drum brake. For added safety, Hero Glamour is equipped with Integrated Braking System (IBS) while the SP 125 is fitted with Combined Braking System (CBS). The working of both the mechanism is completely identical and it means that when we apply the rear brake, the front brake will also be automatically engaged.
Dimensions and Capacity
| Specification | Glamour 125 BS6 | SP 125 BS6 |
| Length | 2023 mm | 2020 mm |
| Width | 766 mm | 785 mm |
| Height | 1091 mm | 1103 mm |
| Seat Height | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1262 mm | 1285 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 159 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10L | 11L |
| Weight | 125kgs | 123kgs |
Features
Hero Glamour 125 BS6 gets an analogue-digital console loaded with all the basic trip information and it gets a new layout which makes it more legit to read than before. The Honda SP 125 gets an all-digital instrument cluster loaded with a host of information and it even gets a gear position indicator. It depends on personal preferences whether one likes the rotation of the analogue needle or a fully digital console.
Price
| Price (Ex-showroom Delhi) | Glamour 125 BS6 | SP 125 BS6 |
| Drum | Rs. 68,900 | Rs. 72,900 |
| Disc | Rs. 72,400 | Rs. 77,100 |
The 2020 Hero Glamour 125 BS6, as well as, the Honda SP 125 BS6 are available in both front disc/drum variants. The price of the Glamour 125 BS6 ranges between Rs. 68,900 - Rs. 72,400, while the Honda SP 125 retails between Rs. 72,900 - Rs. 77,100, Ex-showroom Delhi. This gives the Hero offering better value for money deal for prospective buyers.
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So this was a quick specification based comparo of the 2020 Hero Glamour 125 BS6 vs Honda SP 125 BS6. What do you think about these motorcycles and which one will you pick for yourself? Do share with us in the comments section below.
