Hello All,
Basically I am a xbhp member and have decent knowledge of bike’s working.
Previous bikes owned: Splendor
Comparison of splendor and Neo:
Why I am comparing these 2? Both are Honda’s designs with 2 decade difference but easily match each other.
Have same style twin pod instrument.
Rear and front drum brakes, even same dia
Stickers, fairing easily resemble 1994 splendor
A Honda engine sound - Hoooon Daaaaa
Mileage - both will touch 60kmpl
Both use Keihin carburetor which is virtually everlasting
Gear shift lever with toe shift and all up pattern which we used to
Front and rear suspension copy paste except Neo ones are Gabriel
Tail and tail light - almost same, Honda bit brighter
Riding position - best ergonomics in both
Coming to differences in favor of Neo:
Differences
Little more power in Neo 97cc vs 110cc without sacrificing mileage
Exhaust is bit milder, splendors thud in a low volume.
Headlight fairing is little modern but retains the shape of splendor when looked at behind
Has catalytic converter, secondary air pump in engine
Plastic chain guard damn easier to disassemble than the sliding metal in splendor.
Taller and better looking seats.
Minor disadvantage here grab rail missing, never mind
Battery far better and big in size.
Has a passing light switch
Lighter weight and power to weight ratio is much better hence faster speeds for youth
HET engine for fuel efficiency, modern tech, like nickel spark
Air filter is viscous new type than the old sponge filter
Footrest feels more reliable
Swingarm is rectangular and tightening chain feels more easier
Single downtube rather than double cradle frame of splendor, so vibrations minimal
Overall I am saying you get more new stuff at cheaper price from Honda.
And we should not forget none of the designs are ageless. Even the splendor!
The wise option is to go for dream Neo:)