Honda Shine vs TMX 125 Alpha: Photo Comparison
Here’s what separates the two 125cc Honda commuter bikes
Here’s what separates the two 125cc Honda commuter bikes
When it comes to Honda’s commuter range, the Shine has cemented itself as one of the best-selling 125cc motorcycles in the country for years. Recently, Honda launched the TMX Alpha 125 in the Philippines in three new colours: Ruby Red, Matte Armored Silver Metallic and Black. We’ve put both the 125cc commuters against each other and here’s what it’s like:
Honda has designed both the motorcycles for maximum utility and comfort. With its smooth flowing lines through the body panels, the Honda Shine looks quite modern compared to the boxy design of the Honda TMX 125 Alpha. The Alpha’s looks are in fact reminiscent of the Honda CD100.
While the Honda Shine’s fascia looks on par with the current competition whereas the TMX 125 gets an old-school rectangular headlamp. Both the bikes miss out LED headlights to keep them economically priced.
Honda has fitted the Shine with an engine kill switch whereas the TMX 125 Alpha doesn’t get one. Both the 125cc commuters get an electric as well as a kick-start and other basic switchgear.
The seat on the Honda Shine as well as the TMX 125 Alpha is a single-piece unit. The Honda Shines scores an extra point with its 162mm ground clearance as compared to the 156mm ground clearance of the TMX 125 Alpha.
The Honda Shine is one step ahead of its 125cc cousin in terms of features. Its instrument cluster displays the speed, odometer, single trip meter and the fuel level, whereas the TMX 125 misses out on the fuel gauge.
The Honda Shine uses a fuel-injected, air-cooled, 124cc motor that makes 10.74PS of power and 11Nm of torque. Whereas, the TMX 125 Alpha is powered by a carburetted, air-cooled 125cc motor that makes 10.13PS and 9.3Nm. Both the bikes are mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
Honda has equipped the Shine with a silent starter. The BS6 compliant motor offers 14% more efficiency than the BS4 engine and also gets various other friction reduction technologies. Whereas, the Honda TMX 125 Alpha is absolute barebones.
While the Honda Shine is available in a drum as well as a disc-brake variant, the TMX 125 is sold in drum brake variant only.
Both the bikes are equipped with telescopic forks at the front and dual rear suspensions. The Shine’s rear shock absorber gets 5-step preload adjustability.
The Honda Shine rides on alloy wheels whereas the Honda TMX 125 Alpha comes with spoked wheels only. In this manner, the Shine is a better option as the tubeless tyres on the alloy wheels can handle punctures much better than the tubed ones on the spoke wheels.
Honda has priced the Shine at Rs 70,478 in India, whereas the TMX 125 Alpha retails at PHP 51,400 in the Philippines, that’s Rs 78,350 approximately.
Honda Shine User Reviews
I choose shine 125 bike because it is very good looking, very nice and stylish bike. Best for comfortable ride, best for mileage, best for smooth riding experience, best for pickup and best suspensions, easily start. So far, shine 125 bike is best for mileage. It gives mileage around around 58 to 62kmpl. Best comfortable ride and smooth ride in all time. Best for highways and street roads. Very nice experience when riding this bike, I really like this bike. I would really recommend to purchase this bike because of the best mileage, best in comfort, best for ride, best in looks, strong body parts, best for light. Overall this is best bike. Good suspension.Read More
I owned this this bike for almost 5 years and odometer reading is 81000kms. Pros: 1.Extremely good for daily commute because of its lightweight and Manoeuvrability. 2.Fuel economy is extremely good which is around 60+ kmpl. 3.Does not need much cost to maintain. Just do the regular services and you are good to go. 4.Parts availability is quite good. 5.Also comfortable for long rides upto 100km. cons: 1.Its such parts brakes shoes, racer, chain sprocket, wear out frequently. 2.Rusting started appearing after one year of purchase.Read More
It was a decent and nice performing 125cc, and smooth for city and highway rides, nice pick up speed as of a 125ccs, reliability, and also as it was my first bike, that's why I choose this to buy first. Comfort is very nice, I'm thinking it needs a little improvement in braking, but it is good too. As I ride almost 40km daily it's a nice bike, nice acceleration and quick response, no too noisy, just a little vibration issue on high speeds. This is a good bike for beginners, who are learning to ride or even good for job and for people who want comfort and daily travelling, I will not recommend if you want to go high speeds cause braking is not that good and it vibrate at speeds above 60-70km/hr.Read More
After longterm daily use Honda Shine proves it's a choice trusted. Comfort is excellent for regular city rides and bad road, with a relaxed seating position and smooth suspension that handles bad roads easily. Mileage is consistently impressive, making it ideal for riders who want low running costs without compromising performance. The black and red color gives the bike a premium and sporty appeal, suitable for all age groups. Performance is refined, reliable, and hassle-free, especially in traffic. Overall, Honda Shine is a smart investment for practical riders. BikeDekho’s detailed information and genuine reviews make choosing such dependable bikes much easier. Read More
Shine is my first motorcycle and it was easy to learn how to ride on it. It is low cc motor cycle so for a beginner it is perfect. There is slight difference in gear compared to a sports or high cc motorcycle but for beginner it is perfect. Handling on the good. Sitting posture good. Riding posture nice. Mileage is good. The ride has been steady and smooth. It moves easily in traffic, stays controlled during turns, and deals with rough patches without shaking too much. Longer rides also feel comfortable, with the engine staying calm and steady. I picked this bike because the seating and control felt just right during the ride. The engine felt smooth, and the handling seemed perfect for my daily routes. It looked like a simple, dependable option for regular commuting.Read More