Hero Passion Plus vs Honda Shine

Last Updated: July 31, 2026

Hero Passion Plus price starts at Rs. 80,328, which is Rs. 1,925 cheaper than the base variant of Honda Shine, priced at Rs. 82,253. In terms of mileage, the Passion Plus offers a claimed 71 kmpl, while the Shine delivers 55 kmpl. On the performance front, the Passion Plus uses a 97.2cc engine producing 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm and the Shine a 123.94cc engine producing 10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Passion Plus and Shine, the Passion Plus is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Shine stands out for performance and a lighter kerb weight.

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Passion Plus vs Shine Comparison Summary

Specification Hero Passion PlusHonda Shine
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 80,328Rs. 82,253
Mileage 71 kmpl55 kmpl
Engine 97.2 cc123.94 cc
Max power 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 115 Kg113 Kg

Passion Plus vs Shine Key Highlights

Basic Info Hero Passion Plus DrumHonda Shine Drum
Rating
148 reviews
772 reviews
Brand Name Hero Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 80,328 Check On Road Price Rs. 82,253 Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air Cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder, OHC 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Max Power 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Hero Moto Corp Passion Plus Colors
Honda Shine Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Starting Kick and Self Start Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,314 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,370 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,701 Passion Plus Insurance Rs. 6,432 Shine Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
90 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Estimated Top Speed
85 kmph
Not Available
Engine Type
Air Cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder, OHC
4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Engine Displacement
97.2 cc
123.94 cc
Gear Box
4 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm
11 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
50 mm
50 mm
Stroke
49.5 mm
63.121 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.0:1

Front Brake
Drum
Drum
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
71 kmpl
55 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
50-55 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Twin Tube
Hydraulic Type

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
41 psi
41 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-18 Rear :-80/100-18
Front :-80/100-18, Rear :- 90/90-18
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Make
CEAT
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
790 mm
791 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.8 L
1.3 L
Engine Oil Capacity
1.15 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1982*770*1087 mm3
2046*728*1116 mm3
Wheelbase
1235 mm
1285 mm
Length
1982 mm
2046 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
162 mm
Height
1087 mm
1116 mm
Width
770 mm
728 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11 L
10.5 L
Kerb Weight
115 Kg
113 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
Bulb
Front Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 3AH
12V / 5AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available
Pilot Lamps
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Tubular Double Cradle
Diamond
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
1
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Not Available
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Not Available
USB Outlet Output
Yes
Not Available
Body
Metal
Not Available
Handlebar type
Not Available
Single Piece
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes

1st Service
750 Kms/60 Days
1000 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
6500 Kms/240 Days
6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
12500 Kms/420 Days
12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
18500 Kms/600 Days
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 70,000 Km
3 Years or 42,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
70000
42000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Shine
  • Gets silent starter and an engine kill-switch
  • 5-speed gearbox
  • Is fuel-efficient
Honda Shine
  • Slightly costlier
  • Conservative design

Is Hero Passion Plus Better Than Honda Shine?

57% users have chosen Hero Passion Plus over Honda Shine in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 2348 users have also rated Hero Passion Plus and Honda Shine on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Hero Passion Plus is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your bike. But Honda Shine is better on the grounds of features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Passion Plus Shine
Mileage 4.5 4.1
Performance 4.3 4.2
Comfort 4.4 4.2
Maintenance 4.4 4.0
Safety 0.8 0.1
Features 3.3 3.8
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What is the actual difference between Hero Hf Deluxe engine and Hero Passion Plus on the road?
  • The Hero HF Deluxe and Hero Passion Plus are among the most reliable, fuel-efficient, and value-for-money commuter motorcycles in the segment. Since both bikes are powered by the same 97.2cc air-cooled, single-cylinder OHC engine, there is virtually no difference in on-road performance in terms of power delivery, mileage, or top speed. The real-world difference is mainly in comfort and riding feel—HF Deluxe is a simpler, lightweight commuter focused on affordability and easy maintenance, making it ideal for daily short rides, while the Passion Plus feels slightly more refined with better ergonomics and ride comfort, especially during longer city commutes and when riding with a pillion.Additionally, you may check the comparison between your preferred bikes by clicking on this link: https://www.zigwheels.com/bike-comparison/hero-hf-deluxe-vs-hero-passion-plus
Q. Shine 125 or Pulsar 125 or Raider 125 which is the best?
  • Honda Shine comes with better fuel efficiency and a refined engine. The BS6 Shine gets an ACG starter motor, which offers extremely silent, almost noiseless starts and a start/stop switch. Powering the Honda is a 125cc fuel-injected motor that makes 10.7PS of power and 11Nm of torque mated to a new 5-speed transmission. However, The Pulsar 125 does make a lot of sense for a novice rider looking for a motorcycle with a bit of oomph without having to forego one’s entire life savings. It is the most affordable Pulsar on sale right now. And TVS has gone the smarter route, keeping a thrilling ride experience as the USP, instead of a purely commuter-centric approach. Nevertheless, the TVS Raider seems like a solid product and a worthy (and stylish) alternative to the umpteenth Honda Shine. Moreover, we would suggest you take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which is more better in mileage Unicorn or Shine?
  • About honda unicorn newly bought bike will give upto 60 kmpl at a constant speed of upto 70 kmph in highway and 45 kmpl in city conditions
  • As of now, there is no official update from the brand's end regarding the mileage of Honda Unicorn and Honda Shine. So, we would request you to wait for an official announcement.
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Hero Moto Corp Passion Plus Vs Honda Shine FAQs

Which bike is best between Hero Moto Corp Passion Plus vs Honda Shine?
As per the users experiences Hero Passion Plus is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your bike. But Honda Shine is better on the grounds of features.
Which bike is cheaper Hero Moto Corp Passion Plus vs Honda Shine?
The Hero Passion Plus is cheaper than Honda Shine by ₹1,925.
Which bike offers better performance Hero Moto Corp Passion Plus vs Honda Shine?
For the Drum version, 97.2 cc Petrol engine of Passion Plus produces 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Drum version, 123.94 cc Petrol engine of Shine produces 10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 11 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hero Passion Plus has better performance.

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