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    Top Five 125cc Motorcycles Sold In May 2022: Honda Shine Outshines Competition

    Manaal Mahatme
    Manaal MahatmeModified On Jun 15, 2022 03:39 pm IST
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    Honda has sold more units of the Shine than the Bajaj Pulsar 125, NS125, Hero Super Splendor, Hero Glamour and TVS Raider combined

    Honda has sold more units of the Shine than the Bajaj Pulsar 125, NS125, Hero Super Splendor, Hero Glamour and TVS Raider combined



    The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has released the May 2022 sales data and here are the top five 125cc motorcycles sold in the month:

    Motorcycle

    Units Sold

    Honda Shine

    1,19,765

    Bajaj Pulsar 125 And Pulsar NS125 

    56,396

    Hero Super Splendor

    33,754

    Hero Glamour

    28,363

    TVS Raider

    344

    The Honda Shine tops the chart by a huge margin. In fact, Honda has sold more units of the Shine and the SP 125 than the combined total of the other bikes on this list. Despite being a pretty much bare-bones motorcycle in terms of features, the Shine has outsold the likes of the Hero Glamour which has goodies like Bluetooth connectivity.

    While sales of the Hero Glamour, Super Splendor and even the Bajaj Pulsars have been consistent, the TVS Raider has seen a sharp decline in May. The sporty 125cc commuter’s sales have dropped by 88 per cent when compared with April 2022. 

    In fact, TVS managed to sell more units of the Apache RR 310 than the Raider. This is surprising, considering that the production and export of the Raider have been consistent in both April and May.

    Honda Shine User Reviews

    • K
      kalsara on May 15, 2026
      5.0
      best budget stylish bike is shine 125.
      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.
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      3 5
    • S
      siddhartha on Apr 28, 2026
      4.2
      It has so much pros that we can ignore cons... take testride then decide
      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.
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      2 3
    • A
      ayan on Feb 18, 2026
      4.3
      My Experience with honda shine
      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.
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      3 7
    • T
      tohid on Feb 08, 2026
      4.7
      2 year experience and feel
      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.
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      4 2
    • J
      janaki on Feb 08, 2026
      5.0
      Easy to drive and comfort
      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.
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