Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda SP 125 - Who is the real king?

Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda SP 125 – Who is the real king?

Hero MotoCorp launched the new Glamour Xtec. The bike gets several new features and some first-in-segment features are available. As you know Honda SP 125 is one of the best bikes in 125cc segment in India. New Hero Glamour Xtec is directly complete against Honda SP 125. So if you want to know the detailed comparison of Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda SP 125 read the complete post, Here you can see every single comparison detail between Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda SP 125.

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Design

Hero Glamour Xtec
Hero Glamour Xtec

In terms of overall look and design, Honda SP 125 looks more premium than New Glamour Xtec. Headlight and front design of hero Glamour look premium whereas graphic and overall look Honda 125 have premium than New Glamour.

Engine

Hero Glamour Xtec comes with 124.7cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produced a max power output of 10.87PS @ 7500rpm and max torque of 10.6Nm at 6000rpm.

SpecificationsHero Glamour XtecHonda SP 125
Engine124.7cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder124cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder
Power10.87PS @ 7500rpm10.87PS @ 7500rpm
Torque10.6Nm at 6000rpm10.9Nm @ 6000rpm
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda SP 125 – Engine

Honda SP 125 comes with 124cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produced a max power output of 10.87PS @ 7500rpm and max torque of 10.9Nm at 6000rpm.

The power output same on both bikes but in terms of peak torque Hero Glamour is a bit down from Honda SP 125.

Features

FeaturesHero Glamour XtecHonda SP 125
Digital ConsoleYesYes
NavigationYesNo
Caller ID/SMS alertYesNo
Gear-position indicatorYesYes
Real-time mileageYesYes
Average fuel efficiencyNoYes
Distance-to-emptyNoYes
Silent start with ACGNoYes
Auto sailYesNo
USB chargerYesNo
Side-stand engine cut-offYesNo
LED headlampYesYes
Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda SP 125 – Features

Hero Glamour Xtec is the most features riched bike which gives it an edge over Honda SP 125. Honda SP 125 has a lot of features but it falls short compared to the New Glamour Xtec.

Suspension

SpecificationsHero Glamour XtecHonda SP 125
FrameDiamond-typeDiamond-type
Front suspensionTelescopicTelescopic
Rear suspensionTwin shocks with preloadTwin shocks with preload
Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda SP 125 – Suspension

Both bikes come on based on Diamond Frame Type. Even front suspension and suspension are the same on both bikes.

Tyres and Brakes

SpecificationsHero Glamour XtecHonda SP 125
Front brakeDisc: 240mm, Drum: 130Disc: 240mm, Drum: 130
Rear brake130mm drum130mm drum
Front tyre80/100-1880/100-18
Rear tyre100/80-1880/100-18
Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda SP 125 – Tyres and Brakes

In terms of tyres and braking, both bikes almost provide the same features and equipment. At the front 240mm disc and at the rear 130mm drum brake is available on both bikes.

Dimensions

SpecificationsHero Glamour XtecHonda SP 125
Wheelbase1,273mm1,285mm
Ground clearance180mm160mm
Fuel tank capacity10-litres11-litres
Seat height798mm790mm
Kerb weightDisc: 123kg, Drum: 122kgDisc: 118kg, Drum: 117kg
Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda SP 125 – Dimensions

New Glamour Xtec with the slightly shorter wheelbase highest ground clearance, perfect for Indian roads and speed breakers. Honda SP 125 is the lightest bike with the shortest wheelbase making it more flick-able and easier to ride.

Colours

Honda SP 125
Honda SP 125
Hero Glamour XtecHonda SP 125
Glossy BlackStriking Green
Matte Axis GreyImperial Red Metallic
Pearl Siren Blue
Matte Axis Grey Mettalic
Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda SP 125 – Colours

New Hero Glamour Xtec comes in two color options whereas Honda SP 125 comes in four colour options. In term of colour options Honda provide more options.

Mileage and Top Speed

Honda SP 125 gives a mileage of about 65 kmpl whereas New Glamour Xtec gives a mileage of about 62 kmpl. Top speed of New Glamour Xtec has about 95 -100 km/h whereas Honda SP 125 gives 100 km/h top speed.

Price

Hero Glamour XtecHonda SP 125
Drum: Rs 78,900Rs 78,381
Disc: Rs 83,500Rs 82,677
Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda SP 125Price

Glamour Xtec starting price of Rs 78,900 whereas the Honda SP 125 starting price of Rs 78,38. New Glamour Xtec does make a compelling case for itself considering the kind of equipment it has to offer. However, Honda SP 125 is a well-built and reliable motorcycle.