Hero Splendor iSmart Plus Vs Honda CB Shine
The rivalry between the two commuting bikes is the matter of obsession for their buyers, as it confuses them in selecting the best suitable for them. Both Hero Splendor iSmart Plus and Honda CB Shine brings almost the same power house, performance and mileage. The bikes vary in terms of specifications, features, looks and slightly in terms of price.
Specifications
| Honda CB Shine | Hero Splendor iSmart Plus | |
| Engine | 4-stroke, Air -cooled, SI Engine | 4-stroke, Air -cooled, BS6 OHC engine |
| 124.73 CC | 113.2 CC | |
| 10.3 PS @7500 rpm and 10.30 Nm @ 5500 rpm | 9.1 PS @7500 rpm and 9.89 Nm @ 5500 rpm | |
| Carburated | Fuel-injected | |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed Gearbox |
| Suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic front hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Spring loaded hydraulic type shock absorber at the rear | Adjustable hydraulic shock absorber at the rear | |
| Brakes | Front: Disc / Drum | Front: Disc / Drum |
| Rear: Drum | Rear: Drum | |
| Kerb weight | 123 Kg | 116 Kg |
| Ground Clearance | 157 mm | 180 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 10.5 L | 9.5 L |
| Mileage | 65 kmpl | 61 kmpl |
| Braking type | Combi brake system | Integrated Braking system |
Comparison of Hero Splendor iSmart Plus and Honda CB Shine
The top models of both the bikes have a minor price difference, although the top model of Hero Splendor iSmart has a less powerful engine, is slightly expensive than the Honda CB Shine the reason behind this could be the offerings like iSmart technology and fuel injected engine. The Honda CB shine on the other hand gives little more mileage than the Hero Splendor iSmart. The mileage of the Hero Splendor iSmart is 61 kmpl while that of the Honda CB shine is 64 Kmpl. Therefore the Honda CB shine although having a powerful engine gives greater mileage.
Ex-showroom Price
The ex-showroom price of the top variant of the Hero Splendor iSmart Plus is Rs.67,100/- and that of the Honda CB shine is Rs.64,186/-
