Honda Shine vs TVS Star City Plus

Last Updated: November 7, 2026

TVS Star City Plus price starts at Rs. 69,600, which is Rs. 13,820 cheaper than the base variant of Honda Shine, priced at Rs. 83,420. In terms of mileage, the Shine offers a claimed 55 kmpl, while the Star City Plus recorded 83.09 kmpl in city testing. On the performance front, the Shine uses a 123.94cc engine producing 10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Star City Plus a 109.7cc engine producing 8.08 PS @ 7350 rpm. If you're deciding between the Shine and Star City Plus, the Shine is the better pick for performance, while the Star City Plus stands out for affordability.

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Shine vs Star City Plus Comparison Summary

Specification Honda ShineTVS Star City Plus
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 83,420Rs. 69,600
Mileage 55 kmpl83.09 kmpl (tested, city)
Engine 123.94 cc109.7 cc
Max power 10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm8.08 PS @ 7350 rpm
Kerb weight 113 Kg115 Kg

Shine vs Star City Plus Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Shine DrumTVS Star City Plus Drum
Rating
791 reviews
233 reviews
Brand Name Honda TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 83,420 Check On Road Price Rs. 69,600 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled
Max Power 10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm 8.08 PS @ 7350 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Shine Colors
TVS Star City Plus Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Synchronized Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear 431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Starting Kick and Self Start Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 2,403 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,005 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,133 Shine Insurance Rs. 5,870 Star City Plus Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
90 kmph
90 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled
Engine Displacement
123.94 cc
109.7 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
4 Speed
Max Power
10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm
8.08 PS @ 7350 rpm
Max Torque
11 Nm @ 6000 rpm
8.7 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Bore
50 mm
53.5 mm
Stroke
63.121 mm
48.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
ECU
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0 : 1

Front Brake
Drum
Drum
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Synchronized Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
55 kmpl
Not Available
0-40 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
3.70s
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
83.09 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
66.34 kmpl
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
Not Available
3.70s
Estimated Mileage
50-55 kmpl
Not Available
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
9.46s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
13.34s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic (Oil damped)
Suspension-Rear
Hydraulic Type
5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
33 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
41 psi
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-18, Rear :- 90/90-18
Front 2.75-17, Rear 3.00-17
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear 431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Eurogrip
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
791 mm
785 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.3 L
1 L
Seat Length
651 mm
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
1 L
Length*Width*Height
2046*728*1116 mm3
1984*750*1080 mm3
Wheelbase
1285 mm
1260 mm
Length
2046 mm
1984 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
172 mm
Height
1116 mm
1080 mm
Width
728 mm
750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.5 L
10 L
Kerb Weight
113 Kg
115 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
Bulb
Front Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
110 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 5AH
12V / 4AH

Frame Type
Diamond
Not Available
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Paper Filter Element (Air Filter)
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Body
Not Available
Fibre
Handlebar type
Single Piece
Not Available
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
500-750 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
2500-3000 Kms/90 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
5000-6000 Kms/180 Days
4th Service
Not Available
8500-9000 Kms/274 Days

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 42,000 Km
5 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
42000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Shine
  • Gets silent starter and an engine kill-switch
  • 5-speed gearbox
  • Is fuel-efficient
TVS Star City Plus
  • Upmarket looks, Very fuel efficient, Features segment-first LED headlight
Honda Shine
  • Slightly costlier
  • Conservative design
TVS Star City Plus
  • Not-so-refined motor, Abruptly sharp braking, inconsistent gearbox

Is TVS Star City Plus Better Than Honda Shine?

54% users have chosen TVS Star City Plus over Honda Shine in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 2977 users have also rated TVS Star City Plus and Honda Shine on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Honda Shine is better on the grounds of comfort. On the basis of mileage, performance, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 Star City Plus Shine
Mileage 4.3 4.2
Performance 4.1 4.2
Comfort 4.0 4.2
Maintenance 4.1 4.0
Features 3.7 3.8
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Q. Compare TVS Star City Plus and Honda Shine?
  • स्टार सिटी आणी होंदा शाई न मध्ये होंडा शाईं न गाडीच इंजिन मस्त आणि दहा वर्ष कटकट नाही स्टार सिटी इंजिन पाच वर्षे व्यवस्थित चांगल आहे नंतर mentens खूप आहे मायलेज स्टार सिटी७०ते ८० किलोमिटर प्रति लिटरहोंडा शाई न ५५ते ६० किलोमिटर प्रति लिटर
  • Both TVS Star City Plus and Honda Shine are from a different segment. The BS6 Star City Plus is powered by a 109.7cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder motor that puts out 8.1PS at 7,350rpm and 8.7Nm at 4,500rpm paired with a 4-speed transmission, whereas, the Honda Shine gets a 125cc fuel-injected motor that is tuned to produce 10.7PS at 7500rpm and 11Nm at 6000rpm, mated to a new 5-speed transmission. While, the TVS Star City+ is a comfortable and well sorted entry-level motorcycle, the Shine offers a ton of features, a frugal engine with a 5-speed transmission and ACG starter motor which makes life much simpler. For a better understanding of compatibility and riding comfort, we would suggest you to take a test ride. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details. Read More: - Honda Shine vs TVS Star City 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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Honda Shine Vs TVS Star City Plus FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Shine vs TVS Star City Plus?
As per the users experiences Honda Shine is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your bike. On the basis of mileage, performance, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Shine vs TVS Star City Plus?
The TVS Star City Plus is cheaper than Honda Shine by ₹13,820.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Shine vs TVS Star City Plus?
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. Whereas for the Drum version, 109.7 cc Petrol engine of Star City Plus produces 8.08 PS @ 7350 rpm of power and 8.7 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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