Honda Shine vs Honda Unicorn

Should you buy Honda Shine or Honda Unicorn Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda Shine price in Delhi is Rs 83251 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Honda Unicorn price in Delhi is Rs 120159 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Shine makes 10.74 PS and 11 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Unicorn stand at 13.18 PS and 14.58 Nm respectively. Honda offers the Shine in 7 colours whereas the Honda Unicorn comes in 3 colours. Out of 27 user reviews, Unicorn scores 4.6 whereas the Honda Shine tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 398 user reviews..The Honda Shine Mileage is around 55 kmpl, while the Honda Unicorn Mileage is around 50 kmpl.

Shine vs Unicorn

Key Highlights	Shine	Unicorn
Mileage (Overall)	55 kmpl	50 kmpl
Max Power	10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm	13.18 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine	4 stroke, SI Engine

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Rs83,251^*
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83,251 - 89,772^*
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Basic Information	Honda Shine	Honda Unicorn
On-Road Price	Rs.96,228 onwards	Rs.1.42 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	55 kmpl	50 kmpl
Max Power	10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm	13.18 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.3 Based on Honda Shine Reviews	4.6 Based on Honda Unicorn Reviews
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 2,770 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 4,125 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.6,317 Shine Insurance	Rs.11,644 Unicorn Insurance
Colours	BlackDecent Blue MetallicRebel Red MetallicMatte Axis Gray MetallicGenny Grey Metallic	Pearl Igneous BlackMatte Axis Gray MetallicRadiant Red Metallic
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Honda Shine

Honda Unicorn

On-Road Price

Rs.96,228 onwards

Rs.1.42 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

55 kmpl

50 kmpl

Max Power

10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm

13.18 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.3

Based on Honda Shine Reviews

4.6

Based on Honda Unicorn Reviews

Body Type

Commuter Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 2,770

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 4,125

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.6,317
Shine Insurance

Rs.11,644
Unicorn Insurance

Colours

BlackDecent Blue MetallicRebel Red MetallicMatte Axis Gray MetallicGenny Grey Metallic

Pearl Igneous BlackMatte Axis Gray MetallicRadiant Red Metallic

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine	4 stroke, SI Engine
Displacement	123.94 cc	162.71 cc
No. of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	-
Valve Per Cylinder	2	2
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Gear Box	5 Speed	5 Speed
Bore	50 mm	57.3 mm
Stroke	63.121 mm	63.1 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.0:0.1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	11 Nm @ 6000 rpm	14.58 Nm @ 5250 rpm
Starting	Kick and Self Start	Kick and Self Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine

4 stroke, SI Engine

Displacement

123.94 cc

162.71 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Analogue	Digital
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Techometer	-	Digital
Tripmeter	-	Digital
Odometer	Analogue	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	Side Stand Engine Cut-Off	Gear Position Indicator, Seat Length - 715 mm
Seat Type	Single	Single
Handle Type	Single Piece	-
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Analogue

Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Analogue

Digital

Techometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Braking Type	Combi Brake System	-
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	-	Digital
Additional Features	Side Stand Engine Cut-Off	Gear Position Indicator, Seat Length - 715 mm
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes
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Features and Safety

Braking Type

Combi Brake System

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Additional Features

Side Stand Engine Cut-Off

Gear Position Indicator, Seat Length - 715 mm

Performance
Overall Mileage	55 kmpl	50 kmpl
Top Speed	90 kmph	106 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

55 kmpl

50 kmpl

Top Speed

90 kmph

106 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	10.5 L	13 L
Width	737 mm	756 mm
Length	2046 mm	2081 mm
Height	1116 mm	1103 mm
Saddle Height	791 mm	798 mm
Ground Clearance	162 mm	187 mm
Wheelbase	1285 mm	1335 mm
Kerb Weight	113 kg	139 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

10.5 L

13 L

Width

737 mm

756 mm

Length

2046 mm

2081 mm

Height

1116 mm

1103 mm

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

Headlight

Halogen

LED

Taillight

Bulb

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

Bulb

Low Fuel Indicator

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	130 mm	240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	130 mm	130 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

130 mm

240 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

130 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Diamond	Diamond Type

Underpinnings

Frame

Diamond

Diamond Type

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda Shine
- Graphics on the body look good and make the bike look very stylish
- Well balanced suspension setup that handles most bumps and potholes with ease
- The engine offers good refinement and provides good mileage as well
Honda Unicorn
- Gets a LED headlight which offers better visibility
- The new instrument console has a clean and easy to read layout
- The USB type-C charging port makes it charge phones on the go

Honda Shine
- The bike doesn't get many features when compared to its competition
- Design has remained more or less the same over the years
- Slimmer rear tyre compared to its competitors
Honda Unicorn
- Misses out on smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation
- Looks and styling have remained unchanged
- Doesn’t manage to distinguish itself from rivals in terms of features

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Rs.83,251 - 89,772^*
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Rs.89,468 - 1 Lakh^*
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Honda Shine
Rs.83,251 - 89,772^*
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Rs.77,176 - 80,176^*
Shine vs Splendor Plus
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Honda Shine
Rs.83,251 - 89,772^*
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
Rs.81,001 - 86,051^*
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Honda Shine
Rs.83,251 - 89,772^*
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Rs.59,998 - 69,518^*
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Unicorn comparison with similar bikes

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Honda Unicorn
Rs.1.20 Lakh^*
Honda SP 125
Rs.89,468 - 1 Lakh^*
Unicorn vs SP125
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Honda Unicorn
Rs.1.20 Lakh^*
TVS Raider
Rs.87,010 - 1.02 Lakh^*
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Honda Unicorn
Rs.1.20 Lakh^*
TVS Apache RTR 160
Rs.1.21 - 1.31 Lakh^*
Unicorn vs Apache RTR 160
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Honda Unicorn
Rs.1.20 Lakh^*
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
Rs.81,001 - 86,051^*
Unicorn vs Splendor Plus XTEC
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Honda Unicorn
Rs.1.20 Lakh^*
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Rs.1.13 - 1.20 Lakh^*
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User Reviews of Comparison

Shine
Unicorn

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gourav on May 14, 2025
4.0
5 years with cb shine 125
In 2014 I have CB SHINE BS 4 ,which is like best bike I ever have . In 2019 it met with an accident ,fully damaged , then I bought this bike in 2020 model and now it's 2025 ,the bike has 55kmpl mileage , very good engine, service cost is affordable. Also it has great pickup. Overall good for family person
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toyesh on May 13, 2025
4.2
Best city ride bike
Good for daily city ride use and also gives good mileage don’t have any major maintenance cost easy to handle and light weight drum braking is pretty average and top speed is 100 but bike vibrates if goes above 70 better to use it below 70 . Gives mileage of 45-50 generally depends on use engine gets heat after continuous use 2hr
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aniket on May 08, 2025
4.7
Honda shine bike
A very budget friendly ,stable and stylish bike with very good performance and milage . It's a nice bike with good power capability . Very helpfull sometimes when you will go for a long journey then it's comfortness and it's milage give you a very beautifull and comfortable journey that seems to you 100 km journey feels like a 20 km journey .
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shashank on May 06, 2025
4.5
My experience
Better milege with good performance easy to control low maintenance cost in this bike make the most comfortable and affordable for middle class family and no problem of service centre can be service at any shop and sporty looks make the bike more attractive in black and i think black is the only colour I want in shine
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prakhar on May 03, 2025
4.3
Honest review
Its a nice bike with good mileage with great performance at this price range which is pretty fabulous and being honest about it , go for it if you want a decent bike with nice features and nice price all together at one place . Honda itself is a brand that is known for its reliability and hence we can rely on it
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kishan on May 08, 2025
4.8
Most underrated bike in legend honda
Best low end torque and butter smooth engine very comfortable for mix ride, suspension is very good and after 4000 rpm mid range power is very good, 80 to 90 speed bike very smooth in highway this bike engine refinedment feel like EV thank you honda this legend is unbeatable 150 to 200 segment premium commuter bike God.
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sahil on Apr 02, 2025
5.0
Performance and comfort
Honda unicorn is really awesome I have a honda unicorn 150 cc engine bike I have a very nice experience with it . It is so smooth while driving on roads and it's suspensions are also works smoothly while riding on rough roads and there is less maintenance cost and fuel cost if you get the service done time to time and the breaks works smoothly and is also comfortable for long drive My honda unicorn gives mileage around 44-49 kmpl depending upon roads and traffic
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kishor on Mar 06, 2025
5.0
Bike is too smoother and comfortable for use
Bike is good for city and highway ride and it's affordable to every one and maintains is low Its take 20 seconds go for 0-100 no vibration Bike has legendary look since 2007 to still now the bike has aura his segment (160)Cc non other bike has instant pic kup like honda unicorn and noise less bike
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ashish on Feb 22, 2025
4.2
Best of india bike
The unicorn 160 bike is very powerful engine bike . It mileage is 50+ the bike is very comfortable and driving seat is good and the speed manager also. Honda unicorn is a well regarded bike know for its excellent performance, reliability and comfort . Many review praise it's smooth engine. Good suspension and very excellent braking performance
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aryan on Feb 15, 2025
5.0
The unicorn bike
have unicorn bike. It's giving me a wonderful driving experience. Super bike, this is best bike for back pain persons. This is my real experience. And I recommend this bike for my friend's and colleagues also. My neighbors 7 members bought this bike by my guidance. I am very happy saying like this..
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FAQs on Honda Shine and Honda Unicorn

Q) Which bike is better Honda Shine or Honda Unicorn?

A) As per our average user rating, Honda Shine has a score of 4.3/5 while Honda Unicorn has rate of 4.6 /5.

Q) Which bike among Honda Shine and Honda Unicorn is cheaper?

A) Honda Shine price starts at Rs 83251 & Honda Unicorn price starts at Rs 120159 in Delhi . Honda Shine is cheaper between these.

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