While comparing bicycles, it is hard to pick between Hero Splendor Plus XTEC and Honda Unicorn. Among these commuter bikes, many features are designed with different prices and specs. This article will help you compare those against mileage, price, engine specs, and all else to ensure the best of this deal.
Hero Splendor Plus and Honda Unicorn Price
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is available in the price of Rs 80,161 (ex-showroom Delhi). The on-road price in Delhi is Rs 92,824 with insurance. Besides, it also enjoys several festive offers on the model. On the other hand, the Honda Unicorn holds a higher price tag in the amount of Rs 1,10,600 (ex-showroom Delhi) and an on-road price of Rs 1,32,000 in Delhi.
Engine Performance
The Hero Splendor Plus XTEC sports a 97.2 cc air-cooled, 4-stroke engine, which develops 8.02 PS of power and 8.05 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the Honda Unicorn accommodates a larger 162.7 cc engine that gives 12.91 PS of power and 14 Nm of torque. Therefore, Hero Splendor’s 97.2 cc engine will be more than enough to offer an easy-going ride for daily commutes, whereas the 162.7 cc engine in Honda Unicorn is slightly more potent for highway rides.
Mileage and Fuel Capacity
The mileage of Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is impressive, 83.2 kmpl, which surpasses the mileage of Honda Unicorn delivering 60 kmpl. The Splendor has a tank to hold 9.8-liter petrol, whereas the Unicorn holds up to 13 liters and gives an even longer ride without running out of fuel.
Braking and Safety
Both the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC and Honda Unicorn come with drum brakes at front and rear wheels. The former also comes equipped with Integrated Braking System IBS. Honda Unicorn comes with a disc brake at the front, which helps the bike stop way better. Both bikes come with a side-stand engine cut-off feature for better safety.
Dimensions
The Honda Unicorn is longer and wider – 2081mm in length and 756mm in width, with a height of 1103mm. Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is relatively short, that is, 2000mm in length, 720mm in width, and 1052mm in height. A bigger body makes the Unicorn easily visible on the road, whereas the smaller dimensions of the Splendor make it easier to handle in heavy traffic.