Honda Shine is one of the most popular 125cc commuter bikes in India. It has a beautiful design which is accompanied by the sturdy build quality. Honda Shine offers a very smooth engine performance with high fuel economy. Available in exciting different colour options, the reliability of Shine is unmatched by the segment rivals. It is made for customers looking for a comfortable city bike that offers good performance, reliability & fuel economy. Honda Shine was recently updated for MY2025, where its 125cc engine is now OBD-2B compliant, and it also gets a new digital LCD display. Plus, it uses new 90mm rear wider tyres. Also, this bike’s colour lineup has been updated. Available in two variants - Drum and Disc, the price difference between the two is roughly Rs 4,500. So, going for the front disc variant is more sensible as it's higher on the safety factor.

Key Features of Honda Shine;

Side Stand Engine Cut-off Shine New Instrument Cluster New Instrument Cluster Shine Engine Start-Stop Switch Engine Start-Stop Switch Shine Integrated Headlamp Beam & Passing Switch Integrated Headlamp Beam & Passing Switch Shine Silent Start With Acg Silent Start With Acg Shine 5 Step Adjustable Rear Suspension 5 Step Adjustable Rear Suspension..

Shine Key Highlights Engine Capacity 123.94 cc Mileage Upto 55 kmpl Kerb Weight 114 Kg Seat Height 791 mm Power 10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm Torque 11 Nm @ 6000 rpm.

Key Specifications of Shine; Number of gears 5 Speed Seat Height 791 mm Mileage 55 kmpl Fuel Tank Capacity 10.5 Litres Kerb Weight 113 kg Front Brake Type Drum Rear Brake Type Drum Wheel Type Alloy Odometer Analogue Seat Style Single Seat Instrument Console Analogue

What we admire in this bike; Build quality is the best in its segment Design is neutral & liked by all Engine performance is very smooth Riding comfort is very good for long rides Fuel economy is one of the best in the segment.

Engine Performance & Fuel Economy; The engine performance of Shine is one of the best in the segment. This engine is very refined and smooth to operate. Also, the 5-speed transmission is slick and easy to use. Additionally, the clutch is very light and has a short throw that helps with city riding. It’s not a fast bike like the rival TVS Raider 125, but it offers ample performance for everyday use. It's only on the highway where you need to plan before overtaking it. Apart from the smoothness, this engine is very user-friendly to fix. The service costs of Shine are very minimal, and the spare parts are also cheap to buy. Moreover, its engine remains intact even after years of use, as reported by the users on our website. The ARAI-claimed fuel economy of Shine is above 65 km/l. In our tests, we noticed that it can easily deliver more than 55 kmpl inside the city if ridden sedately. If used on an open road, the engine has the potential to provide more than the claimed mileage.

Ride Quality, Handling, & Braking; The suspension of Shine is very well-tuned for Indian roads. It is neither too soft nor too stiff. The bike remains plaint for most of the time irrespective of the road conditions. It is only on the off-road where you’ll feel that the suspension is working hard to keep the bike comfortable. For city use, highway use, & rural use; Shine offers the best ride quality. Also, with pillion or luggage, the ride quality doesn’t get affected much. The braking of the Shine is just adequate. It is one of the places where Honda should work on this bike. Offered with the options of Drum brakes & Disc brakes, we recommend the Disc version. The drum brake version has moderate braking at speeds above 60 kmph. However, the disc brake version still offers better bite. Overall, the braking is not as good as some of the rivals.

Features & Safety; The Honda Shine offers very few features when compared to its competitors. It comes with halogen lights and an analogue instrument console. There are no modern features on offer like Bluetooth connectivity, USB charging, etc., which the rivals offer. On the safety front, it is offered with the option of a disc brake variant. We recommend buying the disc brake version due to its good stopping power. The drum brakes on Shine don’t help with confidence. There are no safety features like a Combined Braking System or a single-channel ABS.