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Honda Shine

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The Honda Shine is one of the best-selling 125cc bikes in India. It gets an instantly recognisable design, refined engine and excellent build quality which has made it a favourite among those who want a reliable 125cc commuter bike.

Rs.83,251 - 87,251*
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Key Specs & Features of Honda Shine

Engine123.94 cc
Power10.74 PS
Torque11 Nm
Mileage55 kmpl
Kerb Weight113 kg
BrakesDrum
  • Engine Combi Brake System
  • Speedometer Analogue
  • Odometer Analogue
  • Fuel gauge
  • Stylish looking graphics on the body which make it less commuter-looking

    Stylish looking graphics on the body which make it less commuter-looking

  • Metal Honda logo on the fuel tank gives the bike a premium appeal

    Metal Honda logo on the fuel tank gives the bike a premium appeal

  • A well laid-out analogue instrument console that provides necessary readouts

    A well laid-out analogue instrument console that provides necessary readouts

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  • Top Features
  • Stand Out Features

Honda Shine Summary

For the month of May 2024, the Honda Shine 125 is one of the top 5 best-selling bikes in India according to the latest SIAM (Society of Indian Automotive Manufacturers) data. 

Honda Shine 125 Price:

The Honda Shine is currently available in two variants – Drum and Disc. While the Drum variant is priced at Rs 79,800, the Disc variant has a price tag of Rs 83,800 (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi). Both the variants of the Honda Shine are available in five colour options: Black, Genny Grey Metallic, Decent Blue Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic and Matte Axis Grey.

Honda Shine 125 Engine:

The Honda Shine is powered by a single-cylinder, air-cooled, 123.94 cc engine. The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox and produces 10.74 PS at 7500 rpm and 11 Nm at 6000 rpm.

Honda Shine 125 Suspension And Brakes:

The Honda Shine gets a telescopic fork and five-step preload adjustable dual shock absorbers while having 100-section tubeless tyres with 18-inch wheels at the front and rear. The Drum variant of the Honda Shine gets 130 mm drum brakes at both ends, while the Disc variant gets a 240 mm disc brake at the front.

The Honda Shine 125 has a seat height of 791mm, and a ground clearance of 162mm. It has a fuel tank capacity of 10.5 litres and a kerb weight of 113kg. 

Honda Shine 125 Features:

The Honda Shine 125 comes equipped with a silent start system, side stand engine cut-off, an engine kill switch and alloy wheels. The dual pod analogue instrument console of the Honda Shine includes a speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and tell-tale lights.

Honda Shine 125 Rivals:

Apart from its direct rival, the Hero Super Splendor, the Honda Shine also has slightly more premium and powerful 125cc alternatives like the Bajaj Pulsar 125, Hero Xtreme 125R and the TVS Raider 125.

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Honda Shine Price

The price of Honda Shine in India starts at Rs. 83,251 and goes upto Rs. 87,251. Honda Shine comes with 2 variants.

Shine Drum OBD2
90 kmph55 kmpl123.94 cc
Rs.83,251
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Shine Disc OBD2
90 kmph55 kmpl123.94 cc
Rs.87,251
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Mileage55 kmplMileage71.94 kmplMileage73.68 kmplMileage47.5 kmplMileage51.46 kmplMileage-Mileage70 kmplMileage60 kmplMileage70 kmpl
Engine123.94 ccEngine124.8 ccEngine109.7 ccEngine149.5 ccEngine124.4 ccEngine123.94 ccEngine97.2 ccEngine124.7 ccEngine97.2 cc
Power10.74 PS @ 7500 rpmPower11.38 PS @ 7500 rpmPower8.19 PS @ 7350 rpmPower14 PS @ 8500 rpmPower11.8 PS @ 8500 rpmPower10.87 PS @ 7500 rpmPower8.02 PS @ 8000 rpmPower10.87 PS @ 7500 rpmPower8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed90 kmphTop Speed99 kmphTop Speed90 kmphTop Speed115 kmphTop Speed99 kmphTop Speed-Top Speed87 kmphTop Speed93 kmphTop Speed85 kmph
Torque11 Nm @ 6000 rpmTorque11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpmTorque8.7 Nm @ 4500 rpmTorque13.25 Nm @ 6500 rpmTorque10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpmTorque10.9 Nm @ 6000 rpmTorque8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpmTorque10.6 Nm @ 6000 rpmTorque8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Weight113 kgWeight123 kgWeight113 kgWeight148 kgWeight140 kgWeight116 kgWeight112 kgWeight122 kgWeight112 kg
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Honda Shine Pros and Cons

Things We Like

  • 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

Things We Don't Like

  • 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

Shine Expert Review

BikeDekho Experts
The Honda Shine 125 offers a nice package of a refined engine, good ride quality and decent looks. It doesn't have many features to offer like its competitors, but what it does bring to the table is reliable performance and good handling, which is ideal for a commuter bike.

Overview

The Honda Shine has been a popular 125cc motorcycle since its launch in 2006. Over the years, Honda has given it minor design tweaks and other important updates to keep it relevant. Today the bike is still a popular choice among customers who are looking for a very reliable commuter bike in the 125cc segment.

Honda Shine 125 Side Profile 1

Design

The Honda Shine comes with a simple commuter focused design that is simple and straightforward. The headlight section features a chrome outlining and the tank features a 3D Honda Logo. Both of these have given the bike a bit of premiumness but the design overall hasn’t changed much and the bike still looks quite basic.

Honda Shine 125 Side Profile 2

Engine, Mileage & Performance

One of the strong points of the Honda Shine is the engine refinement. The bike is able to deliver smooth performance consistently when commuting. The 123.93cc, single-cylinder engine is able to deliver 10.74PS and 11Nm. The power figures are adequate for a 125cc commuter and when combined with the low kerb weight of 113kg, the engine is able to offer peppy acceleration making overtakes in the city very easy.

Honda Shine 125 Side Profile 3

Handling & Ride Quality

The low kerb weight of the Shine 125 also makes it easy to handle in the city, the bike is very agile and nimble and is able to cut through traffic quite easily. The suspension setup is well tuned and doesn’t come off as either too firm or too soft. 

It absorbs most of the potholes a rider would encounter on the roads and keeps the bike stable and planted when riding at higher speeds. The rear suspension comes with 5-step preload adjustability which allows riders to tweak the suspension according to their needs. 

The brakes, depending on the variant, will either be 130mm drum units at both ends or a 240mm disc and 130mm drum in the rear. Both the drum and disc brake variants offer similar levels of braking performance but the disc has a bit more feedback, meaning you will know exactly how much bite you’ll get when you get on the brakes.

Honda Shine 125 Rear Three Fourth

Comfort

The Honda Shine is a comfortable motorcycle and it is able to strike that balance both in terms of suspension tuning and seat cushioning. Coming to the suspension, as mentioned earlier, it is neither too hard nor too soft allowing the bike to absorb most bumps and potholes in the road with ease while also keeping the bike planted when riding at higher speeds. The seat is spacious and well cushioned, allowing riders of all sizes to sit comfortably. The cushioning is also not too soft either, so long rides shouldn’t be an issue.

Honda Shine 125 Side Profile 4

Features

The Honda Shine 125 is quite basic in terms of features. It gets an analogue instrument console which is quite dated but gets the job done. Honda has also given the bike a silent starter and an engine kill switch but other than that, there’s nothing much to mention. The bike is very basic and misses out on a lot of features that some of its competitors flaunt.

Honda Shine 125 Instrument Console

Should you buy Honda Shine

The Honda Shine is a decent motorcycle, it offers reliable performance, good handling and overall makes for an ideal commuter bike. It doesn't get much in terms of features which is a major let down but if you are looking for a simple no-nonsense motorcycle that can get you from one place to another without much fuss, then the Shine would be a good choice for you.

Honda Shine 125 Front Three Fourth

Shine News

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    By SamarthFeb 13, 2025
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    By GovindJul 22, 2024
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    By IrfanJun 26, 2024

Honda Shine Colours

Honda Shine is available in the following colours in India. View all bike images with different colour options on BikeDekho.

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Honda Shine User Reviews

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    pranav on Feb 16, 2025
    4.5
    A Good Performer
    I had purchased this bike in the year of 2008, and the cost of the bike was only 70,000. This bike provides comfort as well as best for speeding purpose. Black colour gives an evil look to the bike. Performance is outstanding. Maintenance is at a proper time. The advertisement of the bike was good, as it was compared with the Horse.
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    divakar on Feb 16, 2025
    4.7
    My best bike
    This is the best bike I have ever seen. This is the most affordable bike with this amazing look. The bike give a proper mileage. And do not create any noise..like this is a truly like a panther who walk as silent. The bike is same. At last only thing I want say that I love this bike so muchh and a dream to buy it.
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    satyam on Feb 13, 2025
    3.3
    Great Mileage and comfort
    One of the highest mileage bike and really comfortable.very happy with this bike. Great Mileage and comfort. Service is also good. Charging port should be there. After some time little trouble in shifting gears. Shifting gears could have been smooth. Rest everything is fine. Overall a great choice for city commute and family
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    nir on Feb 09, 2025
    5.0
    Best bike forever
    Best bike for daily commute this is the real mileage bike foreever its so comfortable for long ride also use and see this bike benefits so cool bike will love the bike i challebge no one can denied its quality its a very special two wheeler its never upset rider its a friendly bike so effortable bike.
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    arya on Feb 07, 2025
    4.5
    Overall review
    Very good commuter bike with a mileage of 50-55 km.I have used this bike since 2021.It just have shown the headlight issue a little bit otherwise a good bike. The person who is willing to buy this one be sure to change the engine oil time to time otherwise there will be a lot of issues in it's gear shifting and mileage. Thank you
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Honda Shine Questions & answers

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Q) What is the exact on-road price of Honda Shine?
A) The on-road price of Honda Shine in Delhi starts at Rs. 96,228. The on-road price is inclusive of RTO charges and insurance.
Q) Which bikes is better Honda Shine or Honda SP 125?
A) Honda Shine price starts at 83,251 (ex-showroom) with engine capacity 123.94 cc, fuel Tank Capacity of 10.5 L with kerb weight of 113 kg. While Honda SP 125 price starts 1.06 - 1.15 Lakh (ex-showroom) with engine capacity 123.94 cc, fuel Tank Capacity of 11 L with kerb weight of 116 kg. You can compare Honda Shine vs Honda SP 125 on the basis of their price, features & specs.
Q) What is the mileage of Honda Shine?
A) The Mileage Of Honda Shine is 55 kmpl.
Q) What are different variants for Honda Shine?
A) Honda Shine is a bikes that comes in 2 variants - Honda Shine 125 Drum OBD2,Honda Shine 125 Disc OBD2
Q) What is the engine displacement of Honda Shine?
A) The engine displacement of Honda Shine is 123.94 cc
Q) What is the Start type of Honda Shine?
A) Honda Shine has Kick and Self Start.
Q) What is the Tyre Type of Honda Shine?
A) Honda Shine has Tubeless tyres.
srijan asked on 6 Sep 2024
Q) What is the body type of Honda Shine?
By Bikedekho experts on 6 Sep 2024

A) The Honda Shine comes under the category of Commuter bike.

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vikas asked on 10 Jun 2024
Q) What is the tyre type of Honda Shine?
By Bikedekho experts on 10 Jun 2024

A) The Honda Shine is equipped with Tubeless tires.

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Anmol asked on 24 Apr 2024
Q) What is the tyre size of Honda Shine?
By Bikedekho experts on 24 Apr 2024

A) The Honda Shine has tyre size of 80/100-18 at front and 80/100-18 at rear.

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Anmol asked on 10 Apr 2024
Q) What is the maxium power of Honda Shine?
By Bikedekho experts on 10 Apr 2024

A) The maxium power of Honda Shine is 10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm.

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DevyaniSharma asked on 15 Feb 2024
Q) What is the tyre type of Honda Shine?
By Bikedekho experts on 15 Feb 2024

A) The Honda Shine is equipped with Tubeless tires.

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Shine Price in India

CityOn-Road Price
BangaloreRs.1.04 - 1.09 Lakh
MumbaiRs.99,969 - 1.04 Lakh
PuneRs.99,969 - 1.04 Lakh
HyderabadRs.1.03 - 1.08 Lakh
ChennaiRs.1 - 1.05 Lakh
LucknowRs.95,580 - 1 Lakh
PatnaRs.96,097 - 1 Lakh
ChandigarhRs.96,041 - 1 Lakh
KolkataRs.97,060 - 1.02 Lakh
JaipurRs.98,809 - 1.03 Lakh

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