Bike Comparison: Which bike is the best in terms of mileage, features and price?

Bike Comparison: If you are planning to buy a 125cc commuter bike for daily use, then Honda Shine 125, Hero Super Splendor Xtec and Bajaj Freedom 125 are among the most popular options. While Honda Sign is the best selling bike in this segment, Hero Super Splendor Xtec is known for its strong performance and features. Bajaj Freedom 125, on the other hand, is the world’s first CNG-powered motorcycle, which claims extremely low running costs. Let us know which bike will be better.

Engine and Performance
Honda Shine 125 has a 123.94cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, which generates power of 10.63bhp and torque of 11Nm. Hero Super Splendor Xtec has a 124.7cc engine, which produces 10.7bhp power and 10.6Nm torque. Whereas Bajaj Freedom 125 has a 124.58cc engine, which gives power of 9.37bhp and torque of 9.7Nm. All three bikes have a 5-speed gearbox. However, Freedom 125 has a distinct identity from the other two bikes because it runs on both petrol and CNG.

Mileage and running costs
Honda Shine 125 and Hero Super Splendor Xtec claim to give a mileage of 55 to 65kmpl. Bajaj Freedom 125 claims to give a mileage of up to 100km/kg on CNG and around 65kmpl on petrol. It has a 2kg CNG tank and a 2 liter petrol tank, taking its total range to around 330 kilometers. If your daily running is high, then Freedom 125 can save you the most in fuel expenses.

Features
Honda Shine 125 gets digital instrument cluster, USB Type-C charging, idle start-stop system and OBD2B engine. Hero Super Splendor Xtec has Bluetooth connectivity, call and SMS alerts, USB charging port and digital meter. Whereas Bajaj Freedom 125 has a long seat, Bluetooth LCD display, mono-linked rear suspension and comfortable riding position.

Price and which bike to buy?
The ex-showroom price of Honda Shine 125 starts at Rs 82,253, while the price of Hero Super Splendor Xtec starts at Rs 84,448. The starting price of Bajaj Freedom 125 is Rs 91,566 and the price of its top variant is more than Rs 1.11 lakh.

If you want a low price, smooth engine and reliable performance then Honda Shine 125 is the best option. Super Splendor Xtec will be better for modern features and Hero’s large service network. For customers who travel long distances daily and want low fuel consumption, Bajaj Freedom 125 can prove to be the best value for money.