Honda CB125 Hornet vs Honda Shine 100 DX

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Honda Shine 100 DX price starts at Rs. 71,344, which is Rs. 44,141 cheaper than the base variant of Honda CB125 Hornet, priced at Rs. 1.15 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the CB125 Hornet offers a claimed 48 kmpl, while the Shine 100 DX delivers 65 kmpl. On the performance front, the CB125 Hornet uses a 123.94cc engine producing 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Shine 100 DX a 98.98cc engine producing 7.38 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX, the Shine 100 DX is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the CB125 Hornet stands out for performance.

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CB125 Hornet vs Shine 100 DX Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB125 HornetHonda Shine 100 DX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.15 LakhRs. 71,344
Mileage 48 kmpl65 kmpl
Engine 123.94 cc98.98 cc
Max power 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm7.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 124 Kg103 Kg

CB125 Hornet vs Shine 100 DX Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB125 Hornet STDHonda Shine 100 DX STD
Rating
5 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.15 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 71,344 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm 7.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB125 Hornet Colors
Honda Shine 100 DX Colors
Braking Type Not Available Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,327 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,055 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,744 CB125 Hornet Insurance Rs. 5,903 Shine 100 DX Insurance
Brochure
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Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
85 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, SI Engine
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
123.94 cc
98.98 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
4 Speed
Max Power
11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
7.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
8.04 Nm @ 5000 rpm
Bore
50 mm
47 mm
Stroke
63.121 mm
57.049 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chian Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Not Available
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
48 Kmpl
65 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Golden Upside Down Fork (USD)
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock
Twin (5-Step Adjustable)

Tyre Size
front :-80/100 - 17, rear :-110/80 - 17
front :-2.75-17, rear :-3.00-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
796 mm
786 mm
Length*Width*Height
2015*783*1087 mm3
1955*754*1050 mm3
Wheelbase
1330 mm
1245 mm
Length
2015 mm
1955 mm
Ground Clearance
166 mm
168 mm
Height
1087 mm
1050 mm
Width
783 mm
754 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
10 L
Kerb Weight
124 Kg
103 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Size
240 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
110 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 4AH
12V / 3AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Diamond Type
Diamond Type
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CB125 Hornet
  • The bike gets a TFT console with connected features
  • Comes with all LED lights and a USB charging port
  • Gets golden-coloured USD fork
Honda Shine 100 DX
  • Gets a digital display with additional features like a realtime mileage indicator
  • The available colour options and graphics makes the motorcycle a bit more appealing
Honda CB125 Hornet
  • Doesn’t get a rear disc brake
Honda Shine 100 DX
  • Does not get an LED headlight
  • No front disc brake setup

Is Honda CB125 Hornet Better Than Honda Shine 100 DX?

61% users have chosen Honda CB125 Hornet over Honda Shine 100 DX in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 12 users have also rated Honda CB125 Hornet and Honda Shine 100 DX on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Honda Shine 100 DX is better on the grounds of comfort and safety. On the basis of mileage, performance and maintenance 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 CB125 Hornet Shine 100 DX
Mileage 5.0 5.0
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 4.7 5.0
Maintenance 5.0 5.0
Safety 1.3 5.0
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Honda CB125 Hornet Vs Honda Shine 100 DX FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CB125 Hornet vs Honda Shine 100 DX?
Honda Shine 100 DX is better on the grounds of comfort and safety. On the basis of mileage, performance and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB125 Hornet vs Honda Shine 100 DX?
The Honda Shine 100 DX is cheaper than Honda CB125 Hornet by ₹44,141.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB125 Hornet vs Honda Shine 100 DX?
For the STD version, 123.94 cc Petrol engine of CB125 Hornet produces 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 98.98 cc Petrol engine of Shine 100 DX produces 7.38 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 8.04 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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