The reintroduction of Hero Passion Plus in the Indian market is expected to attract Hero Motocorp to attract a larger customer base. The Hero Passion Plus is a well-known 100cc motorcycle that is relaunched with updated features and improvements. One of the main competitors of the Hero Passion Plus is the Honda Shine 100, launched a few months ago. The Honda Shine 100 is also a popular 100cc motorcycle in the Indian market.
Here, we will compare the features of the Hero Passion Plus and Honda Shine 100 based on certain factors. Factors include engine performance, fuel efficiency, design, technology, pricing, and additional features.
The Dimension of the Hero Passion Plus and Honda Shine 100 are compared here. We will compare length, width, height, Wheelbase, Ground Clearance, Weight Seat Height and Fuel Tank Capacity.
Dimensions | Hero Passion Plus | Honda Shine 100 |
Length | 1982 mm | 1955 mm |
Width | 770 mm | 754 mm |
Height | 1087 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase | 1235 mm | 1245 mm |
Ground Clearance | 168 mm | 168 mm |
Weight | 115 kg | 99 kg |
Seat Height | 790 mm | 786 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 litres | 9 litres |
The Hero Passion Plus is better than Honda Shine 100 in size, has larger dimensions, higher Fuel tank capacity, and a heavier body than Shine 100.
The Hero Passion Plus now features updated body graphics and minor cosmetic alterations. The new visuals and addition of three colour options, Sports Red, Black Nexus Blue, and Black Heavy Grey, provide different colour options for customers.
The inclusion of black alloy wheels is a notable addition and design element that can give the bike a more modern and sporty look. Additionally, the chrome finish on the exhaust adds a touch of elegance to the Passion Plus. Honda has taken inspiration from its bigger sibling, the Shine 125, and incorporated similar design elements into the Shine 100.
The Honda Shine 100 showcases several design elements contributing to its aesthetic appeal. These include a black headlamp cowl, a chrome exhaust muffler cover, a single long seat, all-black alloy wheels, a blackened engine casing, and an aluminium grab rail.
In terms of colour options, the Honda Shine 100 offers a variety of choices. The five colour combinations are
The Passion Plus and Honda Shine 100 are both 100 cc bikes. The comparison of both the bikes in terms of their Engine Specifications are
Specifications | Hero Passion Plus | Honda Shine 100
|
Engine Capacity | 97.2 cc | 98.98 cc |
Peak Power | 7.9 bhp | 7.28 bhp |
Peak Torque | 8.05 Nm | 8.05 Nm |
Transmission | 4-speed | 4-speed |
Both bikes have slight differences in terms of their engine. Shine has a larger engine capacity than Hero Passion Plus but produces slightly lesser power. They both have the same 4-speed transmission and generate similar torque.
The Comparison of Braking, Suspension and Tyres specifications are
Specifications | Hero Passion Plus | Honda Shine 100 |
Front Brake | 130 mm Drum | 130 mm Drum |
Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum | 110 mm Drum |
Front Suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
Rear Suspension | Twin Tube | Twin Tube |
Front Tyre | 80/100-18, Tubeless | 2.75 - 17 41P, Tube Type |
Rear Tyre | 100/90-18, Tubeless | 3.00 - 17 50P, Tube Type |
The Hardware of Hero Passion Plus offers more advantages than Honda Shine 100 with its larger rear brake, larger tyres, and tubeless wheels.
The Hero Passion Plus has a semi-digital instrument cluster with features such as a digital fuel gauge, trip metre, odometer and analog speedometer. The updated model also has Hero's i3S technology, a side stand indicator and USB charging port.
The Shine 100 has a halogen headlight, tail lights, indicators, and an analogue twin-pod instrument panel. A side stand inhibitor and a combined braking system are two more useful features.
The Hero Passion Plus is available at Rs. 76,301 Ex-Showroom. However, the Honda Shine 100 is priced at Rs. 64,900, Showing a price difference of Rs. 11,401 between the two bikes. Hero Passion Plus is costlier than Honda Shine 100.
Hero Passion Plus offers several advantages over the Honda Shine 100. The Passion Plus stands out on the road due to its larger size, which gives it a greater road presence. Modern features and improved hardware include the semi-digital instrument cluster, Hero's i3S technology, a USB charging connector, and a side stand indicator. Hero Passion Plus comes with a higher price tag than the Honda Shine 100 by Rs 11,401.
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