Hero MotoCorp recently updated its entry-level 100cc commuter bike, the HF Deluxe, with the addition of some new features. The 2023 Hero HF Deluxe has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 60,760, ex-showroom, and it directly rivals Honda’s Shine 100. Here’s how the new Hero HF Deluxe fares against the Honda Shine 100 in a spec-based comparison.
Hero HF Deluxe vs Honda Shine 100: Design and colours
In terms of design, these entry-level motorcycles look quite simple and have a no-nonsense appeal. The Honda Shine 100 borrows design cues from the Shine 125 and is offered in five paint schemes. The base colour is Black in all the variants while the graphics can be had in Red, Blue, Green, Gold and Grey shades which gives it a dual-tone appeal.
Hero HF Deluxe, on the other hand, is available in a total of nine colour shades. They are Canvas Black, Nexus Blue, Black with Sports Red, Candy Blazing Red, Heavy Grey with Black, Gold, Black with Purple, Techno Blue and Heavy Grey with Green.
Hero HF Deluxe vs Honda Shine 100: Powertrain and mileage
| Specification | HF Deluxe | Shine 100 |
| Engine | 97.2cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected | 99.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected |
| Power | 7.9 bhp | 7.6 bhp |
| Torque | 8.05 Nm | 8.05 Nm |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Mileage | 60-70 kmpl* | 60-70 kmpl* |
Powering the Hero HF Deluxe is a 97.2cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine that churns out 7.9 bhp and 8.05 Nm of torque. Honda Shine 100, on the other hand, gets a 99.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine that develops 7.6 bhp and 8.05 Nm. Both these motorcycles come mated to a 4-speed gearbox and should deliver around 60-70 kmpl mileage in real-world conditions.
Hero HF Deluxe vs Honda Shine 100: Hardware and features
In terms of hardware, the updated Hero HF Deluxe as well as the Honda Shine 100 sport telescopic front forks and dual spring-loaded shock absorbers at the rear. Braking duties are performed by drum brakes at either end with a combined braking system as standard. They feature an analogue instrument cluster that displays all the basic trip-related information.
Hero HF Deluxe vs Honda Shine 100: Price in India
| Make and model | Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| Hero HF Deluxe | Rs 60,760 – Rs 67,908 |
| Honda Shine 100 | Rs 64,900 |
The 2023 Hero HF Deluxe is offered in four variants with prices ranging from Rs 60,760 to Rs 67,908 while the Honda Shine is sold in a single variant which is priced at Rs 64,900, all prices ex-showroom Delhi.
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