Hero Splendor Plus XTEC vs Honda Unicorn

Honda Unicorn Price starts at Rs. 1.11 Lakh which is Rs. 31,440 costlier than base model of Hero Splendor Plus XTEC priced at Rs. 80,161. The claimed mileage of Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is 73 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda Unicorn is 60 kmpl. In technical specifications, Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is powered by 97.2 cc engine , while Honda Unicorn is powered by 162.71 cc engine. Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is available in 7 different colours while Honda Unicorn comes with 4 colours. The Comparison Hero Splendor Plus XTEC vs Honda Unicorn can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Splendor Plus XTEC vs Unicorn

Key Highlights Splendor Plus XTEC DrumUnicorn STD
Engine Type Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC 4 stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Max Power 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 13.46 PS @ 7500 rpm

Splendor Plus XTEC vs Unicorn Key Highlights

Basic Info Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC DrumHonda Unicorn STD
Rating
158 reviews
364 reviews
Brand Name Hero Moto Corp Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 80,161 Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.11 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC 4 stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Max Power 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 13.46 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC Colors
Honda Unicorn Colors
Brakes Front Drum Disc
Brakes Rear Drum Drum
Braking Type Integrated Braking System ...
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS ... Single Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 2,309 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 3,215 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 7,933 Splendor Plus XTEC Insurance Rs. 11,314 Unicorn Insurance
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Engine Type
Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC
4 stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Engine Displacement
97.2 cc
162.71 cc
Max Power
8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
13.46 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm
14.58 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
50 mm
57.3 mm
Stroke
49.5 mm
63.096 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
...
10.0:0.1

Brakes Front
Drum
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Integrated Braking System
...

Mileage (Overall)
70 kmpl
60 kmpl
Top Speed
87 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-18 Rear :-80/100-18
Front :-80/100-18 Rear :-100/90-18
Peak Power
8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
13.46 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
785 mm
798 mm
Length*Width*Height
2000*720*1052 mm3
2081*756*1103 mm3
Wheelbase
1236 mm
1335 mm
Length
2000 mm
2081 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
187 mm
Height
1052 mm
1103 mm
Width
720 mm
756 mm
Fuel Capacity
9.8 Liters
13 Liters
Kerb Weight
112 Kg
139 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
Bulb
Saddle Height
785 mm
798 mm
Front Brake Diameter
130 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
130 mm
130 mm

Additional Features
...
Side Stand Engine Cut off, Seat Length - 715 mm
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
Halogen
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 3AH
12V / 4AH
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

Frame
Tubular Double Cradle
Diamond Type
ABS
...
Single Channel
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Handle Type
Single Piece
...
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
...
Analogue
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Analogue

Standard Warranty (Years)
5
3

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
  • Really peppy and frugal in the city
  • the bike is planted yet flickable and gets an extensive list of features for a 100cc commuter bike.
Honda Unicorn
  • Fairly light for an old-school 150cc motorcycle
  • Gets lots of ground clearance
  • Features a longer seat for improved comfort
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
  • The seat gets really vibey really quick
  • suspension tuning could be better over sharp bumps and initial feedback from the front lever is not very great.
Honda Unicorn
  • Dated looks
  • Honda hasn’t provided the start-stop function or a silent starter
  • Commands a considerable premium over the BS4-compliant version

Is Honda Unicorn Better Than Hero Splendor Plus XTEC?

60% users have chosen Honda Unicorn over Hero Splendor Plus XTEC in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1244 users have also rated Honda Unicorn and Hero Splendor Plus XTEC on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Honda Unicorn is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your bike. But Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is better on the grounds of mileage, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Splendor Plus XTEC Unicorn
Mileage 4.1 4.6
Performance 4.3 4.2
Comfort 4.4 4.4
Maintenance 4.0 4.4
Features 3.9 4.5
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Honda Unicorn Comparison with Similar Bikes

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike is better, Unicorn or Raider?
  • Both the bikes are good in their forte. The Honda Unicorn has always been the go-to bike if you were planning to buy a 150cc commuter. The BS6 update has given the bike a larger motor while retaining the dynamics of the older bike. It still remains a well-rounded motorcycle, but the BS6 update has come with a hefty price hike. On the other hand, TVS’ has certainly come back to the 125cc segment with a bang with the Raider. It’s fun to ride, feature-packed, feels rather premium and is well priced too. It is definitely one of the most well-rounded offerings in the 125cc space. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read more -TVS Raider 125 First Ride Review.
Q. Which one is better pulsar NS125 or Honda Unicorn?
  • Unicorn is extremely comfortable bike
  • Selecting the right bike would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, engine options, brand preference, etc. The Honda Unicorn has always been the go-to bike if you were planning to buy a 150cc commuter. The BS6 update has given the bike a larger motor while retaining the dynamics of the older bike. It still remains a well-rounded motorcycle, but the BS6 update has come with a hefty price hike. Honda Unicorn is powered by a 162.7 cc engine. This Unicorn engine generates a power of 12.91 PS @ 7500 rpm and a torque of 14 Nm @ 5500 rpm. On the other hand, if we talk about The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 follows the same design ethos as its other NS siblings. The same wolf-inspired headlamp, muscular tank, chunky body, and split-seat setup make their way into the NS125. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is powered by 124.4 cc engine.This Pulsar NS 125 engine generates a power of 11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm and a torque of 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Which variant of Honda Unicorn will be best?
  • Bs6
  • Unicorn CB150

Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC Vs Honda Unicorn FAQs

Which bike is best between Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC vs Honda Unicorn?
As per the users experiences Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and features in your bike. But Honda Unicorn is better on the grounds of performance. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC vs Honda Unicorn?
The Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is cheaper than Honda Unicorn by Rs. 31,440.
Which bike offers better performance Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC vs Honda Unicorn?
For the Drum version, 97.2 cc Petrol engine of Splendor Plus XTEC produces 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 162.71 cc Petrol engine of Unicorn produces 13.46 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 14.58 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC has better performance.

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