The Honda Shine 125 is the bike that quietly wins the 125 cc segment year after year. It is not the fastest or the most exciting, and that is exactly the point: buyers want something that starts every morning, sips petrol and holds its value. This page sets out the specifications, what the numbers mean on the road and who should choose it.
Engine and Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | 123.94 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled |
| Valves | 2 |
| Max power | 10.59 bhp at 7,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 11 Nm at 6,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual, wet multiplate clutch |
| Top speed | about 102 km/h |
| Special | Automatic engine start/stop |
About 10.6 bhp is enough to keep up with city traffic and cruise at 80 km/h on a highway. If you often carry a pillion on hilly roads, expect to downshift often. The smooth, refined engine is the Shine's main strength.
Mileage
Honda does not publish a single claimed figure that holds up across sources. A user-reported average for the disc variant is about 55 kmpl, which fits what owners of this class of bike typically report. Real mileage varies with load, tyre pressure and riding style, and 50 to 60 kmpl is a reasonable expectation. With a 10.5-litre tank (including a 1.3-litre reserve) that gives you a range of roughly 500 km between fill-ups.
Chassis, Brakes and Dimensions
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Frame | Diamond frame |
| Suspension | Telescopic front, hydraulic rear |
| Brakes | Front disc (disc variant), rear drum, 130 mm |
| Wheels | 18-inch alloys, tubeless tyres |
| Tyre sizes | 80/100-18 front, 90/100-18 rear |
| Length / Width / Height | 2,046 / 741 / 1,116 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,285 mm |
| Seat height | 791 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm |
| Kerb weight | 113 kg |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 litres |
At 113 kg and with a 791 mm seat, the Shine is easy to handle for riders of most heights, and the 162 mm ground clearance deals well with speed breakers and broken roads.
Price and Variants
The disc variant is listed at about Rs 86,600 ex-showroom, with an on-road price in Delhi of about Rs 94,300. Other reports put the entry-level drum variant at a little over Rs 81,000. Prices differ by city and change from time to time, so check with a local Honda dealer.
The disc brake adds a few thousand rupees over the drum. If you ride in the rain, in hills or with a pillion, it is money well spent: the front disc stops the bike shorter and with more feel.
Features and Safety
- Digital instrument console
- Combined braking system and side-stand engine cut-off
- Pillion backrest
- Low oil indicator and hazard lamps
- Traction control is listed on one page but not clearly confirmed, so ask your dealer which features your variant carries
Who Should Buy It
The Shine 125 suits daily commuters, first-time bike owners and families who want an easy bike with Honda's reliability record and good resale value. It is a poor choice for riders who want sporty handling or strong low-down pull. For that, look at 150 to 160 cc bikes instead.