Which is better Honda Shine or Honda SP125?

Honda SP125 Price starts at Rs. 93,247 which is Rs. 8,226 costlier than base model of Honda Shine priced at Rs. 85,021. Compare Honda Shine vs Honda SP125 on the basis of price, specs, features, reviews.

What is the EMI of Honda Shine in Delhi?

The EMI for the base variant of Honda Shine in Delhi is Rs. 2,449 per month @ 9.45% for a tenure of 36 months.

What are the colours available in Honda Shine?

Honda Shine is available in 6 colours : Decent Blue Metallic, Geny Gray Metallic, Matte Axis Gray Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black, Pearl Siren Blue and Rebel Red Metallic. View colour images of Shine.

What is the battery life of Honda Shine?

Battery capacity of Shine is 12V / 4AH.

What is the top speed of Honda Shine?

The maximum speed of Honda Shine is 90 kmph

What is the kerb weight of Honda Shine?

The kerb weight of Honda Shine is 113 Kg.

Is Honda SP125 better than Honda Shine?

51% users have chosen Honda SP125 over Honda Shine in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com. Check out the Detailed Comparison .

Is Honda Shine better than Hero Splendor Plus?

56% users have chosen Honda Shine over Hero Splendor Plus in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com. Check out the Detailed Comparison .

Honda Shine

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Honda Shine is a 123cc commuter bike with price starting from Rs. 85,021. It is available in 6 colours and 2 variants. Shine is a fuel efficient bike with mileage of 55 kmpl. It can achive a maximum speed of 90 kmph. The bike gets disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear, apart from this it weighs 113 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 10.5 liters. Shine is a tough competitor to Bajaj Pulsar 125, Hero Glamour and Hero Splendor Plus .

Rs. 85,021 - 90,341

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Ex-showroom Price in Delhi

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Key Specifications of Shine

123 CC
Engine
55 Kmpl
Mileage
10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Power
10.5 Liters
Fuel Capacity
90 kmph
Top Speed
Tubeless
Tyre Type

Specs & Features of Shine

Honda Shine Price

Honda Shine price starts at Rs. 85,021(ex-showroom) for the base model in India while the top model price goes upto Rs. 90,341.

Variants	Ex-Showroom Price		Compare
Shine Drum 124 cc . 55 kmpl	Rs. 85,021 Check On Road Price	View July Offers
Shine Disc 124 cc . 55 kmpl	Rs. 90,341 Check On Road Price	View July Offers

Shine Key Highlights

Price: The Honda Shine price starts from Rs 79,800 for the drum variant and Rs 83,800 for the front disc brake version (both ex-showroom Delhi). The Honda Shine bike is available in Black, Genny Grey Metallic, Decent Blue Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic, and Matte Axis Grey.

Design: The Honda Shine 125 comes with a conservative, yet sharp design. Its headlight cowl comes with chrome accents, and the side panels get a chrome highlight as well, for a premium appeal. The sporty-looking graphics enhance the bike’s looks too. It features a long single-piece seat and ergonomics that encourage a laid-back riding posture, to suit daily commutes. The bike also gets a redesigned instrument console.

Features: The Honda Shine 125 comes with an all-new meter design which consists of a twin-pod analogue instrument cluster with tell-tale lights. There’s no smartphone connectivity even as an option. Other notable features include a silent starter, side stand indicator with engine cut-off function, engine kill switch, a three year standard warranty with the option to extend to 7 more years.

Engine: The Honda Shine is powered by a 123.94cc single-cylinder engine that churns out 10.74PS and 11Nm, working alongside a 5-speed gearbox with Honda’s eSP technology. It also gets a kick start lever in addition to silent start function. The Honda Shine mileage is 62kmpl in the city and 65kmpl on highway (tested).

Suspension, Brakes & Other Details: The Shine 125 is built on a diamond type frame linked to a telescopic fork and a pair of shock absorbers at the rear. The bike rolls on 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped with tubeless tyres. Braking is via a 240mm disc/ 130mm drum up front, and a 130mm rear drum, and has CBS with equalizer. Honda has equipped the bike with a 10.5 litre fuel tank, and a seat height of 791mm. It weighs 113kg kerb, and comes with a decent ground clearance of 162mm.

Rivals: The Honda Shine 125 competes with the Bajaj CT125X, Hero Super Splendor, and the Bajaj Pulsar 125. You can also take a look at the Hero Maestro Edge 125, TVS NTorq 125, and the Yamaha Fascino 125 in the same price bracket.

Variants: The Honda Shine comes in two variants (disc & drum) and can be purchased in five distinctive colours. Apart from the difference in braking hardware, the remaining mechanicals and features are similar across the board.

Pros and Cons of Shine

Likes

Gets silent starter and an engine kill-switch
5-speed gearbox
Is fuel-efficient

Dislikes

Slightly costlier
Conservative design

Expert's Conclusion

The Honda Shine makes for an excellent proposition for a daily-commuter bike. It offers useful features, a fuel-efficient engine with a 5-speed transmission, along with a silent starter for a fuss-free ride.

Latest Updates on Shine

The Honda Shine 125’s success also led the Japanese bikemaker to launch a smaller sibling, the Honda Shine 100.

Shine Colours

Decent Blue Metallic
Geny Gray Metallic
Matte Axis Gray Metallic
Pearl Igneous Black
Pearl Siren Blue
Rebel Red Metallic

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Shine User Reviews

4.1/5 Based on 645 reviews & 1286 rating

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Mileage

4.1/5
Performance

4.2/5
Maintenance

4/5

Comfort

4.1/5
Features & Styling

3.8/5

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Ramasubramanian wrote on 2 Jun 2025

Very good bike for city commute.Gear box is excellent good for family use.I have been using for 7 years now.No major repairs.

Nice bike experience

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Mahesh wrote on 12 Mar 2025

I think best bike from honda in affordable price so middle class can afford it.It gives good mileage around 50.Shine has very nice pickup as well and it feels very smooth while riding.The outer body of honda shine is also incredible.Sale service of honda is great.I feel no inconvenience in their after sale service.The one thing i felt wrong about this bike is that the bike vibrates so much after its speed crosses 60 so plz improve that part otherwise no issue in bike

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Tanmay wrote on 7 Feb 2025

Honda shine is a very good bike in all segments like mileage pickup and also service cost.It's service cost is very low.Moreover it is the best bike in commuter segment.

Great for city ride

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Praveen wrote on 7 Feb 2025

Bought 9 years back, around 2016. Well maintained and serviced in showroom only. Driven 75k km. Now started facing mileage issue.

praveen's Shine gives mileage of 40 kmpl

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Questions & Answers on Shine

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Q. How many piston in Honda shine engine

For this, we would suggest you to visit the authorized service center as they will assist you regarding this. You can check the service center details here.

Q. What is the tyre type of Honda Shine?