Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Honda Shine 100

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar 125 or Honda Shine 100 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Bajaj Pulsar 125 price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Honda Shine 100 price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar 125 makes 11.8 PS and 10.8 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Shine 100 stand at 7.38 PS and 8.05 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar 125 in 10 colours whereas the Honda Shine 100 comes in 5 colours. Out of 117 user reviews, Shine 100 scores 4.3 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar 125 tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 621 user reviews..The Bajaj Pulsar 125 Mileage is around 51.46 kmpl, while the Honda Shine 100 Mileage is around 55 kmpl.

Pulsar 125 vs Shine 100

Key Highlights	Pulsar 125	Shine 100
Mileage (City)	51.46 kmpl	55 kmpl
Max Power	11.8 PS @ 8500 rpm	7.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine	4 Stroke, SI Engine

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar 125	Honda Shine 100
On-Road Price	Rs.94,178* Onwards	Rs.78,654* Onwards
Mileage (City)	51.46 kmpl	55 kmpl
Max Power	11.8 PS @ 8500 rpm	7.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Bajaj Pulsar 125 Reviews	4.3 Based on Honda Shine 100 Reviews
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 2,736 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 2,270 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.6,098 Pulsar 125 Insurance	Rs.6,149 Shine 100 Insurance
Colours	Black SilverBlack Red Black BlueBlack GreenView All Colours	Blue With BlackGray With BlackGreen With BlackOrange With BlackRed With BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar 125

Honda Shine 100

On-Road Price

Rs.94,178* Onwards

Rs.78,654* Onwards

Mileage (City)

51.46 kmpl

55 kmpl

Max Power

11.8 PS @ 8500 rpm

7.38 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Bajaj Pulsar 125 Reviews

4.3

Based on Honda Shine 100 Reviews

Body Type

Commuter Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 2,736

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 2,270

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.6,098
Pulsar 125 Insurance

Rs.6,149
Shine 100 Insurance

Colours

Black SilverBlack Red Black BlueBlack GreenView All Colours

Blue With BlackGray With BlackGreen With BlackOrange With BlackRed With BlackView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine	4 Stroke, SI Engine
Displacement	124.38 cc	98.98 cc
No. of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	2	2
Fuel Supply	Carburetor	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Ignition	Dual digital ignition	-
Gear Box	5 Speed	4 Speed
Bore	56 mm	47 mm
Stroke	50.5 mm	57.049 mm
Compression Ratio	10.05 +/- 0.3 :1	10.1:1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm	8.05 Nm @ 5000 rpm
Starting	Kick and Self Start	Kick and Self Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine

4 Stroke, SI Engine

Displacement

124.38 cc

98.98 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Analogue and Digital	Analogue
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Techometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter	Digital	Analogue
Odometer	Digital	Analogue
Seat Type	Single	Single
Body Graphics	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console

Analogue and Digital

Analogue

Call/SMS Alerts

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Digital

Analogue

Features and Safety
Braking Type	Combi Brake System	Combi Brake System
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Analog
External Fuel Filling	-	Yes
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	-
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Features and Safety

Braking Type

Combi Brake System

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Analog

Performance
City Mileage	51.46 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage	57 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	51.46 kmpl	55 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	8.10 Sec	-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	11.33 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	13.58 Sec	-
Quarter Mile	21.78 Sec	-
Top Speed	99 kmph	85 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage

51.46 kmpl

Highway Mileage

57 kmpl

Overall Mileage

51.46 kmpl

55 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

8.10 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	15 L	9 L
Width	755 mm	754 mm
Length	2055 mm	1995 mm
Height	1060 mm	1050 mm
Fuel Reserve	2.5 L	1.4 L
Saddle Height	790 mm	786 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	168 mm
Wheelbase	1320 mm	1245 mm
Kerb Weight	144 kg	99 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

15 L

9 L

Width

755 mm

754 mm

Length

2055 mm

1995 mm

Height

1060 mm

1050 mm

Electricals
Headlight	Halogen	Halogen
Taillight	LED	Bulb
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	Bulb
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
Average Fuel economy Indicator	Yes	-
Pilot Lamps	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

Halogen

Taillight

LED

Bulb

Turn Signal Lamp

Bulb

LED Taillights

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	240 mm	130 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	130 mm	110 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	25 psi	25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	25 psi	25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 psi	33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	41 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

240 mm

130 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

130 mm

110 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

25 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

25 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Single down tube chassis frame	Diamond Type

Underpinnings

Frame

Single down tube chassis frame

Diamond Type

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Bajaj Pulsar 125
- It retains the original Pulsar design language
- The 125cc motor offers exciting performance in the city as well as good mileage
- The colours and graphics in the 2026 model look really cool
Honda Shine 100
- Competitive price point
- Decent performance for everyday use
- Light and agile, makes riding through traffic very easy

Bajaj Pulsar 125
- Not so feature-rich when compared to the competition.
- Highway performance could be better.
- No ABS; makes do with only CBS.
Honda Shine 100
- Not a highway-friendly motorcycle
- Could do with more features to take on its rivals
- Feedback from the brakes could have been better

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User Reviews of Comparison

Pulsar 125
Shine 100

R
rishi on Feb 09, 2026
4.3
This bike is one of my fav bike .
I am riding this bike since last 4 years and i don't have any complaint about it. All the features and parts are still working and in good condition. This bike is one of my fav bike. I like the comfort of this bike. Mileage is good, body material is good, services is good, style is excellent. 😁😁
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O
om on Feb 08, 2026
5.0
affordable bike in budget
bajaj pulsar 125 is one of best bike in this segment. This bike is popular of its muscular looks and features. I also owned pulsar 125 form 5 years it was best bike from that I have. It give me about 50kmpl mileage it is a better mileage in this segment and this bike have comfortable seat for long ride. Good quality of brakes and shockers are used in it for better riding. This bike is affordable of every middle class family and it is best for college going students.
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2
A
aditya on Feb 06, 2026
4.7
The Students Dream
I Own This Vehicle Since 3 years and feel very comfortable with it. Its looks are very neat and clean, best for collage students. It approximately gives 40-45 kmpl mileage with very reliable and smooth engine, easy to handle in traffic with smooth gear shifting, i can say that this is the best for a new start.
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1
R
rahul on Jan 22, 2026
4.7
At low maintenance Good mileage with sports look
This bike having completely good suspension best for city and out off city rides. Having good looks and stylish look bike and great features bike. Full of comfort family friendly bike Pulsar having low cost for maintenance. This bike having good comfort so you can easily ride for long and Far rout ride. Having low maintenance cost having great mileage. As per my experience my bike gives 45 kmpl Mileage. This bike is good for long rides At low cost best sports bike. Low maintenance for the bike good mileage. Comfortable bike who want to buy a sports bike which having good mileage. At bajaj they can buy bajaj pulser, for making your ride better.
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1
K
karthik on Jan 12, 2026
4.7
Pulsar 125 review
One of the best bike in this range with perfect look mainly best for family riding. low service cost, low maintenance, price of service is low. If you choose this bike you can stay back with old doom style currently. Bajaj pulsar changed the versatility look of the bike so choosing old model is best choice.
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D
durga on Jul 01, 2025
5.0
Orally shine is classic
Orally shine is classic and the valuable for price .Best suggestion for middle class people to choose for your family or the younger once. While coming to millage this bike gives almost 45-50 and smother in experience. The maintainace of this bike is also low compared to other bikes . performance is also too good
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P
pawan on May 30, 2025
5.0
Bike qualification
The Honda Shine 100 is Honda's strategic entry into the 100cc commuter segment, aimed at budget-conscious riders looking for daily reliability, efficiency, and low maintenance. Here's a closer look at what this bike offers: This is a family bike. This bike looking good. This bike mileage 80km par hours.
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2
V
vasu on Apr 10, 2025
4.7
Honda shine 100
Honda Shine 100 chalane ka experience kaafi accha aur practical laga. Bike lightweight hai, isliye city traffic mein easily handle ho jaati hai. Mileage mujhe approx 65-70 kmpl mila, jo daily commute ke liye perfect hai. Engine smooth hai, gear shifting soft hai, aur seat bhi kaafi comfortable hai. Budget mein ek best commuter bike hai.
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R
raj on Feb 22, 2025
3.5
Overall bike experience
Bike is very nice but over all build is not good mileage is best in class 80+ suspension is not good not recommended for long tours .. breaking is pretty impressive engine sounris best totally silent in class performance is best in class cheap to maintain overall tyre size is ok looks is ok ok best in class service interval is 5000 km and bike is suggested for new lerner and daily user for not more than 50-75 km running daily over all nice bike thanks honda ...
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1
K
karan on Feb 02, 2025
4.7
HONDA SHINE 100
THIS BIKE MANTANASE VERY CONFORT AND MORE SEFTY THIS SERVICE VERRY GOOD that malige 100 to 120 so 1lt petrol I am living Mathura deily updown to Mathura to Firozabad so good feselity and I m so happy customer will provide bike bahut aachhi hai pr usse jayda to uska average bahut aacha hai mere paas to honda ki 3 bike hai mujhe hoda ki service bahut acchi lagai
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FAQs on Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Honda Shine 100

Q) Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar 125 or Honda Shine 100?

A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar 125 has a score of 4.4/5 while Honda Shine 100 has rate of 4.3 /5.

Q) Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Honda Shine 100 is cheaper?

A) Bajaj Pulsar 125 price starts at Rs 81,556 & Honda Shine 100 price starts at Rs 65,243 in Delhi . Honda Shine 100 is cheaper between these.

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