Honda
Honda Shine 125
The smoothest 125 you can buy, and the one that holds its value.
In short
The Honda Shine 125 is the best-selling 125cc bike in India, prized for a vibration-free engine, an easy 55 kmpl and an optional front disc brake.
- Engine
- 124 cc
- Power
- 10.59 bhp
- Claimed mileage
- 55 kmpl
- Kerb weight
- 113 kg
What works
- Exceptionally refined, near-zero vibration at any speed
- Front disc option at a small premium
- Silent start, smooth 5-speed gearbox
- Strong resale and low maintenance
What doesn't
- Styling is plain to the point of anonymous
- Analogue-heavy console on the base variant
- Slightly pricier than TVS and Hero rivals
Best for: Refined daily commuting, Pillion riding, Long ownership
Price and variants
Ex-showroom Delhi. On-road estimate for Delhi; other cities on the price page.
Ex-showroom Delhi, the Shine 125 range runs from ₹82,000 (Drum) to ₹86,500 (Disc) across 2 variants. The extra ₹4,500 buys 240 mm front disc.
That makes it priced 13th lowest among the 21 commuter bikes we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Splendor Plus Xtec (₹640 less) and the Livo (₹969 less).
On the road in Delhi, budget about ₹95,000 for the base variant once 8% Delhi road tax, registration and five-year third-party insurance are added. Dealers often quote higher by bundling accessories, extended warranty and handling charges; all three are negotiable.
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Rough EMI |
|---|---|---|
Drum Drum brakes with CBS · Alloy wheels | ₹82,000 | |
Disc 240 mm front disc · Alloy wheels | ₹86,500 |
Mileage
Shine 125's claimed mileage is 55 kmpl, and unusually, owners and our own riding land right on it: expect 50–58 kmpl in everyday use. Few bikes get this close to their brochure figure.
Among the 21 commuter bikes we have reviewed it ranks 19th for mileage, 10 kmpl below the group average of 65 kmpl.
Engine and ride
Power comes from a 124cc single producing 10.59 bhp and 11 Nm, paired with a 5-speed. At 113 kg the power-to-weight figure is 94 bhp per tonne, which ranks 2 of 21 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Chassis hardware includes a combi-brake system, with a 240 mm disc / 130 mm drum up front and 130 mm drum at the rear.
At 791 mm the seat is average for the class; most riders from 5'5" up will be comfortable at stops.
Our review
Riding impressions and the buying advice a spec sheet cannot give.
Verdict
If the Splendor is India's default bike, the Shine 125 is the default upgrade. It is the bike you buy when you want the commute to stop being tiring, and you do not want to think about the bike for the next eight years.
Riding it every day
Honda's 124cc engine is the reason this bike exists. It is smoother than anything else at this price, with almost no buzz in the bars or pegs even at 80 km/h. Power is modest at 10.6 bhp, but torque comes in low and the five-speed gearbox is slick, so it feels quicker than the numbers suggest with a pillion aboard.
Real-world mileage settles between 50 and 58 kmpl depending on how hard you ride. The 10.5-litre tank means a fill-up lasts well over 500 km.
What to know before buying
Get the Disc variant. The ₹4,500 premium buys a 240 mm front disc that stops far more confidently in the rain than the drum, and it is the single biggest safety upgrade available on a commuter. The console is analogue with a small digital inset on the base bike; it works, but rivals give you more.
Who should buy it
Anyone who rides with a pillion regularly, does 40 km or more a day, or simply values a bike that never rattles. If you want sharper looks and more features for the money, look at the TVS Raider.
Features and colours
- LED headlamp
- Combi-brake (CBS)
- Front disc brake
- Digital console
- Alloy wheels
- Tubeless tyres
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Engine kill switch
On safety kit the Shine 125 has combi-brake (cbs), front disc brake, tubeless tyres and side-stand engine cut-off. There is no ABS, which is legal at this engine size but worth knowing before a wet-weather ride.
What it lacks: bluetooth connectivity, colour tft console, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
It is offered in 4 colours: Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic and Decent Blue Metallic. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Warranty, service and ownership
Standard warranty is 3 years, unlimited km. After the free services, the recommended interval is every 4,000 km.
Service reach is excellent: Honda has about 6,000 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country.
The Shine 125 nameplate has been on sale since 2006. That maturity shows up as a deep used market, plentiful spares and mechanics who have seen every fault, which keeps running costs and resale predictable.
Shine 125: questions people ask
- What is the price of the Honda Shine 125?
- The Shine 125 costs between ₹82,000 and ₹86,500 ex-showroom Delhi across 2 variants, as of September 2026. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance and varies by state.
- What is the on-road price of the Shine 125 in Delhi?
- Roughly ₹95,000 for the base variant in Delhi: ₹82,000 ex-showroom plus ₹6,560 road tax, ₹1,100 registration and about ₹5,331 insurance. This is an estimate; dealer quotes include handling and accessories.
- What is the mileage of the Shine 125?
- Claimed mileage is 55 kmpl. Owners typically see 50–58 kmpl in mixed city and highway riding.
- How much does the Shine 125 cost to run per month?
- Fuel works out to about ₹1.76 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹1,369 a month before servicing.
- What is the EMI for the Shine 125?
- With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹2,600 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Shine 125?
- It uses a 124cc engine producing 10.59 bhp and 11 Nm, with a 5-speed.
- Is the Shine 125 suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 791 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- Shine 125 or Splendor Plus: which is better?
- The Splendor Plus is ₹6,500 less expensive to start and more efficient at 70 kmpl against 55 kmpl. Pick the Shine 125 for refined daily commuting, the Splendor Plus for first bike. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
- Which bikes are cheaper than the Shine 125?
- Among the 21 commuter bikes we have reviewed, the Splendor Plus (₹75,500), the HF Deluxe (₹58,688), the Platina 100 (₹71,038) start lower.
- Is the front disc variant worth the extra cost over the drum?
- Yes, if you ride in traffic with sudden stops or carry a pillion often — the 240 mm disc pulls up noticeably shorter than the drum, and the price gap is small. If you mostly ride alone on open roads, the drum with CBS is still adequately safe.
- Does the Shine 125 have a kick-start option if the battery dies?
- No, current BS6 Shine 125 units are self-start only with no kick lever. A dead battery means a jump-start or push-start in gear, so keeping the battery terminals clean matters more than it would on older bikes.
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