Honda Shine vs TVS Star City Plus

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Honda Shine
TVS Star City Plus

Honda

Shine

From ₹83,422

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TVS Motor

Star City Plus

From ₹72,500

Full Star City Plus page Change
Honda ShineShine 125 Drum · ₹83,422
TVS Star City PlusStar City Plus Drum · ₹72,500

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Shine: ₹83,422 Star City Plus: ₹72,500 (ahead) Star City Plus ₹10,922 cheaper
Braking Shine: Combined braking (CBS) Star City Plus: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Shine: 55 kmpl Star City Plus: 83–86 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Shine: 10.78 PS (ahead) Star City Plus: 8.08 bhp Torque 11 vs 8.7 Nm
Weight Shine: 113 kg Star City Plus: 115 kg Seat height 791 vs 785 mm
Versions Shine: 3 (ahead) Star City Plus: 2

Pick the Shine for more power and more versions.

Pick the Star City Plus for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹83,422
₹72,500
On-road in
₹95,365
₹83,384
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,602 a month
₹1,401 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
10.78 PS
8.08 bhp
Torque
11 Nm
8.7 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
55 kmpl
83–86 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
123.94 cc
109.7 cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI, eSP
Single cylinder, air-cooled, Eco-Thrust fuel injection
Bore x Stroke
50.0 x 63.1 mm
53.5 mm x 48.8 mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual (1-Down, 4-Up)
4-speed manual
Clutch
Multiplate Wet Clutch
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
240 mm Disc (Front on Disc trim) / 130 mm Drum
Drum
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
130 mm Drum
Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Combi Brake System (CBS) with Equalizer
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy Wheels
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
80/100-18 M/C 47P (Tubeless)
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
80/100-18 M/C 54P (Tubeless)
Not listed
Braking System
Not listed
SBT
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Front Fork
Telescopic, oil damped
Rear Suspension
5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber
Frame Type
Diamond Frame
Single cradle tubular frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,285 mm
1,260 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
162 mm
172 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,046 mm
1,984 mm
Width (mm)
737 mm
750 mm
Height (mm)
1,116 mm
1,080 mm
Seat Height (mm)
791 mm
785 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
113 kg (Drum) / 114 kg (Disc)
115 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
10.5 Litres
10 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Twin-Pod Classic Analogue Speedometer & Fuel Meter
Semi-digital: analogue speedometer, digital odometer/fuel gauge, econometer
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Not listed
Navigation
No
Not listed
USB Charging
No
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
No
Not listed
Traction Control
No
Not listed
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Start Type
Not listed
Self start
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Halogen Headlamp with Chrome Visor Garnish
LED
Taillight
Bulb
Halogen bulb
Turn Indicators
Bulb
Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Comfortable 651 mm Single Piece Seat
Standard, with pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
None
Not listed

Choice

Versions
3 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹83,422 – ₹88,081
₹72,500 – ₹75,200
Colours
7 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Shine 125 Drum₹83,422 Star City Plus Disc₹75,200 Star City Plus ₹8,222 less

On-road price in six cities

Shine Shine 125 Drum against Star City Plus Star City Plus Drum

CityShineStar City PlusGap
Mumbai₹97,867₹85,559Star City Plus ₹12,308 less
Pune₹97,867₹85,559Star City Plus ₹12,308 less
New Delhi₹95,365₹83,384Star City Plus ₹11,981 less
Bengaluru₹98,702₹86,284Star City Plus ₹12,418 less
Chennai₹97,033₹84,834Star City Plus ₹12,199 less
Hyderabad₹98,702₹86,284Star City Plus ₹12,418 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Shine or the Star City Plus?

The Star City Plus, by ₹10,922 on the versions compared here: Shine Shine 125 Drum at ₹83,422 against Star City Plus Star City Plus Drum at ₹72,500, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹95,365 against ₹83,384.

Which gives better mileage?

The Star City Plus claims 83–86 kmpl against 55 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Shine Shine 125 Drum makes 10.78 PS and 11 Nm and the Star City Plus Star City Plus Drum makes 8.08 bhp and 8.7 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,602 a month for the Shine and ₹1,401 for the Star City Plus, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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