The Hero Splendor iSmart 110 has been launched in India for a price of Rs. 53,000/- (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike is powered by Hero’s first indigenously developed 110cc engine and gets features like is3 technology, tubeless tyres, slip grab rails etc.
Here is a comparison of the new Hero Splendor iSmart 110 with similar commuter offering from Honda.
Hero Splendor iSmart 110 vs Honda CB Shine vs Livo vs Dream Yuga |
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| Bike | Hero Splendor iSmart 110 | Honda CB Shine (base trim) | Honda Livo 110 (drum variant) | Honda Dream Yuga (top ‘self drum alloy’ variant) | ||
| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs. 53,000/- | Rs 55,559/- | Rs 53,349 | Rs 51,347 | ||
| On road price (approximate) | Rs. 59,200/- | Rs 60,608/- | Rs 58,240 | Rs 56,096 | ||
| Engine
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109.15 cc, air cooled, single cylinder | 124.7 cc, air cooled, single cylinder | 109.19 cc, air cooled, single cylinder | 109.19 cc, single cylinder, air cooled | ||
| Power | 8.97 Bhp @ 7500 rpm | 10.57 Bhp @ 7500 rpm | 8.25 Bhp @ 7500 rpm | 8.25 Bhp @ 7500 rpm | ||
| Torque | 9 Nm @ 5500 rpm | 10.30 Nm @ 5500 rpm | 8.63 Nm @ 5500 rpm | 8.63 Nm @ 5500 rpm | ||
| Transmission | 4-speed | 4-speed | 4-speed | 4-speed | ||
| Mileage | 68 kmpl | 60 kmpl | 60 kmpl | 70 kmpl | ||
| Top speed
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87 kmph | 100 kmph | 86 kmph | 87 kmph | ||
| Colours
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Blue/Black, Red/Black, Silver/Red, Silver/Black | Pearl Amazing White, Black, Geny Grey Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic, Dual tone Black & Red | Athletic Blue Metallic, Pearl Amazing White, Sunset Brown Metallic, Black |
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| Frame
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Tubular Double Cradle Frame | Diamond Frame | Steel tubular diamond chassis | Diamond Type | ||
| Brakes
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Front- 130 mm drum
Rear- 110mm drum |
Front- 130mm Drum
Rear- 130mm Drum |
Front: 130mm drum
Rear- 130mm drum
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Front: 130mm drum
Rear- 130mm drum
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| Suspension
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Front: Telescopic
Rear: Swing Arm with Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
Front: Telescopic Fork
Rear: Spring Loaded Hydraulic |
Front: Telescopic Fork
Rear: 5-step Spring loaded hydraulic twin shocks |
Front: Telescopic Fork
Rear: Spring loaded hydraulic twin shocks |
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| Tyres
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Front: 80/100-47P
Rear: 80/100-54P |
Front: 80/100 18
Rear: 80/100 18 |
Front: 80/100-18
Rear: 80/100-18 |
Front: 80/100-18
Rear: 80/100-18 |
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| Dimension (LxBxH)
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2015 mm x 770mm x 1055mm | 2014 mm x 762mm x 1071mm | 2020 mm x 746mm x 1099mm | 2022 mm x 733mm x 1095mm | ||
| Wheelbase | 1245mm | 1266 mm | 1285 mm | 1285 mm | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 8.5 liters | 10.5 litres | 8.5 liters | 8 litres | ||
| Weight | 115 kg | 123 kg | 111 kg | 108 kg | ||
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 157 mm | 180mm | 169mm | ||
| Features
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-The bike gets Hero’s iS3 technology, which stops the engine while idling and improves efficiency.
-split grab rails -Auto headlamps on -tubeless tyres -Alloy wheels
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-body coloured grab rails
-Tubeless tyres |
– Honda HET technology
– Sporty tank cover – Tubeless tyre – Alloy wheels |
-Chrome cover on exhaust can
-Tubeless tyres -Alloy wheels |
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| Design verdict
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The bike has a very conventional commuter design. The dual tone colour scheme and the split grab rails gives the bike a tint of sportiness. | The bike has a very conventional commuter design. | The Livo has a very sporty design which is aided partly by the sharp edges and the tank shroud.
The bike is big and has the best ground clearance of 180mm. |
The bike has a very conventional commuter design. The Honda Livo is inspired from the Yuga. | ||
Hero splendor iSmart 110 vs Honda CB Shine vs Livo vs Dream Yuga Verdict
Choose a bike according to your preference. Here’s what each one offer
Hero Splendor iSmart 110– Great features, average price. average performance, good looks
Honda Livo 110– Great looks, average price, average performance, good features
Honda CB shine– Great performance, average looks, high price
Honda Dream Yuga– Low price, average performance, average looks.