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Honda Shine

Commuter Motorcycle · Petrol

10.78 PS
Power
11 Nm
Torque
55 kmpl
Mileage

Variant

3 variants
Ex-showroom · Shine 125 Drum ₹83,422
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • One of the best-selling 125cc commuters in India with a reputation for refinement
  • 55 kmpl claimed keeps running costs genuinely low

Worth knowing

  • Styling is plain even by commuter standards
  • No ABS, only a combi brake system

Performance

Shine 125 Drum
10.78PS
11Nm
GearboxManual

Rider safety

Combined braking (CBS)
Front disc240 mm
Rear brake130 mm

Rider fit

Seat height791 mm
Kerb weight113 kg
Wheelbase1,285 mm
Fuel tank10.5 L

Price

Shine 125 Drum
₹83,422
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹97,867
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹1,402 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cockpit & tech

Honda Shine, interior
  • DisplayTwin-Pod Classic Analogue Speedometer & Fuel Meter
  • HeadlightHalogen Headlamp with Chrome Visor Garnish

Dimensions

1,285 mm2,046 mm1,116 mm
Length2,046 mm
Width737 mm
Height1,116 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm
Kerb weight113 kg (Drum) / 114 kg

Photos

9 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 7 colours

The Spec'd real-world audit

Highway Mileage / Range
Claimed: 55 kmpl
Safety
Combined braking (CBS)

Vehicle Details

Variant / Tune Drum / Disc (125 cc)

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc) 123.94 cc
Engine Type 4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI, eSP
Max Power 10.74 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque 11.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Bore x Stroke 50.0 x 63.1 mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Cooling Air Cooled
Gearbox 5-Speed Manual (1-Down, 4-Up)
Clutch Multiplate Wet Clutch
Drive Type Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter 240 mm Disc (Front on Disc trim) / 130 mm Drum
Rear Brake Type & Diameter 130 mm Drum
ABS/CBS Type Combi Brake System (CBS) with Equalizer
Wheel Type Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size 80/100-18 M/C 47P (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size 80/100-18 M/C 54P (Tubeless)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension Telescopic Front Fork
Rear Suspension 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Frame Type Diamond Frame
Wheelbase (mm) 1,285 mm
Ground Clearance (mm) 162 mm

Dimensions

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

Instrument Cluster

Display Type Twin-Pod Classic Analogue Speedometer & Fuel Meter
Bluetooth Connectivity No
Navigation No
USB Charging No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes No
Traction Control No
Quickshifter No
Cruise Control No

Lights

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

Seat & Storage

Seat Type Comfortable 651 mm Single Piece Seat
Under-Seat Storage None

Source Notes / Discrepancies

Source Notes / Discrepancies India's top-selling 125cc commuter motorcycle. Prices revised downward after a GST 2.0-linked price cut (Autocar India reports up to Rs 7,443 off across the range): Drum Rs 82,253, Disc Rs 86,610, Limited Edition Rs 87,610 (Delhi ex-showroom), previously only a single Rs 83,679 figure was stored. Sourced from Autocar India and BikeDekho Delhi price pages.

Every variant

3 variants, pick one to see its figures
VariantGearbox and driveEx-showroom
Best valueManual · Chain₹83,422
Manual · Chain₹87,782
Manual · Chain₹88,081

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax and insurance for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Honda Shine: quick answers

Honda Shine price in India starts at ₹83,422 ex-showroom, about ₹95,365 on-road in New Delhi. Our pick for value is the Shine 125 Drum.

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What is the on-road price of the Honda Shine?

For the Shine 125 Drum, the cheapest version, it starts at about ₹95,365 in New Delhi, with road tax and insurance included. Elsewhere: Chennai ₹97,033, Mumbai ₹97,867, Pune ₹97,867, Bengaluru ₹98,702, Hyderabad ₹98,702.

Which Honda Shine version is the best value?

Our pick is the Shine 125 Drum, at ₹83,422 ex-showroom.

What mileage does the Honda Shine give?

Up to 55 kmpl. That is the claimed figure; day-to-day mileage is usually lower. See every version's mileage and fuel cost

What brakes does the Honda Shine use?

Combined braking (CBS), according to its spec sheet.

What are the Honda Shine's main rivals?

The Hero Super Splendor, Bajaj Platina 110 and TVS Star City Plus. See it side by side with the Hero Super Splendor.

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