In the brutally competitive two-wheeler industry, two giants Hero Honda rule the roost by launching a plain ginormous quantity of motorbikes of all kinds and types. Both giants are renowned for their tough, mileage-oriented motorbikes and motorbikes loaded with hi-tech features. While Hero rules the domains of prices and economies, Honda is legendary in the domains of performances and innovations. Here in this article, the author has comparatively compared Hero and Honda motorbikes with Hero Xtreme 125R and some of their most sought-after products.
Hero Bikes: Market Leader
Hero has dominated the Indian two-wheeler market for decades. Hero Bike is one of the top-most manufacturers as far as it is concerned to produce quality and price-efficient motorbikes. Hero Bike acquired the trust of millions of motorbike owners worldwide. Hero motorbikes are best suited for everyday commute, highway tour, and other days in between. Hero Xtreme 125R, Hero Splendor Plus, Hero Glamour, and Hero Xpulse series are some of the best motorbike models best suited for any motorbike owner.
Hero Xtreme 125R: Sports Bike Par Excellence
Hero Xtreme 125R is a sports bike with 124.7cc engine which portrays power and aggression at their best.
The bike is driven by the 11.4 bhp of monster power and 10.3 Nm of torque. The aggressively and sportingly designed body moves the bike forward with aggressive cut-line bodies and edgy cutout carved in lean figure. Xtreme 125R’s strong 59 kmpl engine is perfect for a fuel efficient consumer sporty look commuter bike. Kerb weight of the bike is 136kg and therefore the bike gains speed very quickly on road and traffic handling is very smooth. Xtreme 125R’s rear mono-shock suspension and front telescopic fork provide a silky smooth ride on city roads and country roads. Front disc brakes and huge brake power also provide safety.
Hero Splendor Plus: The Commuter Classic
Hero Splendor Plus will be the toughest Indian motorbike.
Splendor Plus, with its rugged handling and easy gears, is the perfect everyday run-around motorbike. Having a 97.2cc engine, it offers 7.91 bhp power along with mileage of up to 60 kmpl which is one of the highest mileage motorbikes available in its class. Even Splendor Plus is indulging itself with tyres with its 112 kg kerb weight in its comfort vertically ride and roomy accommodation to work to work daily run. And, naturally, over and above all this now sits the first-timer brake and first-timer suspension set-up so that the bike now rolls smoothly like silk on the silk-supplied roads. Low maintenance, light but the king of the best fuel economy bike, it carries the commuter value.
Hero Xtreme 160R: Muscle Commuter No Apologies
Hero Xtreme 160R is a mid-premium Hero sports-utility motorcycle. With the 163.2cc displacement producing 14.79 bhp and 14 Nm torque of its powerunit in the Xtreme 160R. The motorcycle picks up speed very quickly and to take an adrenaline ride. The bike is ideal for weekday commuting, daily cycling from the city and for a holiday or weekend outing. The bike is sporty in appearance with prominent body lines and with also contemporary touches of LED lighted trimmings and all-digital instruments.
The largest advantage of Xtreme 160R is that it’s extremely light (139.5 kg) and Extremely responsive, and the bike is light in handling and joyride. Better suspension and disc brakes on both sides make Xtreme 160R silky smooth and safe even on bad roads. The bike is a cost car as well, and therefore an economical performer per pound.
Hero Xpulse 200 4V: Off-Road King
Hero Xpulse 200 4V is an off-road bike, and it suits off-roader drivers. It contains 199.6cc engine, and the engine capacity of Xpulse 200 4V is 18.9 bhp, which comes under off-roader bike class. It has off-road suspension travel, off-road tires, and higher ground clearance in the bike. These are its details and therefore it can drive bad off-road roads.
The Xpulse 200 4V will be an awesome and silky smooth ride over uneven terrain but won’t be ideal for everyday commuting. The Xpulse 200 4V kerb weight of 159 kg provides the appropriate amount of spunkiness and comfort. The bike is highly fuel-efficient with an estimated mileage of about 39.5 kmpl, thus an adventure multi-purpose bike ideally suited for high-mileage urban commuting and off-road adventure.
Honda Motorcycles: The Tradition of Performance and Innovation
Honda is a name better befitting the adjectives performance, innovation, and reliability.
Honda bikes also made a variety of motorbikes from the shoestring budget motorbike commuter to the crème-de-la-crème luxury high-end sports motorbike annually. All of them boast their best-of-the-line motors, top-of-the-line technological upgrade, and war-tough build has driven Honda motorcycles to the heart of motorcyclists by the millions. Honda SP 125, Honda Unicorn, Honda CB350, and Honda Hornet 2.0 are Indians motorcyclists’ first choice. Honda SP 125: The Star of Affordability
Honda SP 125 is a 124.94cc motorbike that would be well-suited for the no-frills and daily motorbike commuter customer.
SP 125 boasts 10.72 bhp and 10.9 Nm torque, which is quite enough to deliver a comfortable riding experience to the daily commuter. 64 kmpl mileage makes SP 125 mileage champion motorbike in its segment. Light profile motorbike with comfort ergonomics and 116 kg are redefined for handling and riding through the slim through the city roads. SP 125 has sporty, creaseline profile with light profile. The motorbike is also equipped with a full digital instrument console which shows all the information in real time at one glance to the riders. The motorcycle also features CBS (Combi-Braking System), which gives the riders added stability and safety while braking.
Honda Unicorn: The Legendary Cruiser
Honda Unicorn is a smooth cruiser motorbike with excellent performance. The Unicorn has a 162.71cc capacity engine and delivers power of 12.73 bhp and maximum torque of 14 Nm. Unicorn gives a smooth drive and is extremely comfortable for long distance drives and touring. The Unicorn gives a smooth ride and rear mono-shock suspension and telescopic front fork, which gives a smooth drive on uneven roads.
Honda Unicorn is howling with the finest safety features such as front disc brake and rear drum brake and howling with eye-blindingly powerful braking. Honda Unicorn’s aerodynamics design with extra more streamlined shape and motor’s brute power have bestowed it to achieve the heights of becoming one of the most desirable motorbikes for every motorbike lover who adores cruising on lean and razor-sharp turns.
Honda CB350: A Modern Classic
Honda CB350 is a retro-fint look bike with retro appearance and next-generation technology. Honda CB350 produces 20.7 bhp peak power and 30 Nm peak torque with 348.66cc engine capacity. Honda CB350 is a cruiser bike perfect for cruiser bikers and cruisers to ride on nature trails. Honda CB350 produces a silky and smooth engine with easy-to-deliver power, perfect for extremely convenient long-distance touring.
CB350 is also fitted with amenities such as digital cluster, LED lights, and slipper clutch for effortless gear shifting. It gives a smooth city drive or a long highway drive because of the telescopic front fork and twin shock rear suspension.
Honda Hornet 2.0: Sports Bike Rider’s Paradise
Honda Hornet 2.0 is 184.4cc motorbike and ideal for practical but sporty two-wheeler commuters. Hornet 2.0 produces 17.03 bhp and 16.1 Nm of torque and sport motorbike which provides one adrenalin-pump type of two-wheeler riding experience. With a snub nose, razor-sharp lines and devilish face, the motorcycle is ideal motorbike for the sportbike rider.
Hornet 2.0 is coming with these aforementioned features like 5-speed transmission, class-leading suspension, and class-leading safety with dual-channel ABS. Aggressive motorbike design and sporty performance have gone crazy among the young generation with performance and style in one package.
Conclusion
Hero as well as Honda is providing a great range of motorcycle models to fulfill every need and style of riding. Hero motorbikes are all the more appreciated with mileage, toughness, and low cost and therefore all the more suitable for regular use and price-conscious buyers. Honda motorbikes offer quality products with riding comfort, sophisticated technology, and design. Whether your requirement is value-for-money commuter motorbike, performance motorbike, or cruiser motorbike, Hero as well as Honda both offer the same to you.