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Honda Shine 125 on-road price in Chennai
₹95,100 estimated on-road for the base variant, against ₹82,000 ex-showroom.
The Honda Shine 125 costs an estimated ₹95,100 on the road in Chennai for the base Drum variant. That is ₹13,100 over the ₹82,000 ex-showroom price, made up of ₹6,560 in Tamil Nadu road tax at 8%, ₹1,200 in registration charges and about ₹5,331 in first-year insurance.
That is ₹100 more than in Delhi, almost entirely because of the difference in state road tax.
With petrol at ₹100.80 in Chennai and a real-world 54 kmpl, fuel comes to about ₹1.87 per km, or ₹1,456 a month at 30 km a day. Heavy traffic will push mileage to the lower end of the real-world band.
All variants on-road in Chennai
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Tax and fees | On-road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drum | ₹82,000 | ₹95,100 | |
| Disc | ₹86,500 | ₹1,00,000 |
Where the money goes
| Ex-showroom priceDrum variant, Delhi list price | ₹82,000 |
|---|---|
| Road tax (Tamil Nadu)8% of ex-showroom, one-time | ₹6,560 |
| Registration and RTO chargesSmart card, HSRP plate, fees | ₹1,200 |
| Third-party insurance (5 years)Mandatory on a new two-wheeler | ₹3,851 |
| Own-damage insurance (1 year)Optional but recommended; varies by insurer | ₹1,480 |
| Estimated on-road price | ₹95,100 |
Rivals on-road in Chennai
Base variants, same tax rules, so the ranking is fair.
EMI in Chennai
EMI calculator
On an estimated on-road price of ₹95,100 for the Shine 125.
- Monthly EMI
- ₹2,740
- Loan amount
- ₹85,590
- Total interest
- ₹13,050
Indicative only. Lenders add a processing fee (usually 1–3%) and quote rates by credit score; banks are typically cheaper than dealer-tied NBFCs.
Other cities
| City | Road tax | On-road price |
|---|---|---|
| DelhiDelhi | 8% | ₹95,000 |
| MumbaiMaharashtra | 10% | ₹96,800 |
| BengaluruKarnataka | 12% | ₹98,400 |
| HyderabadTelangana | 12% | ₹98,400 |
| ChennaiTamil Nadu | 8% | ₹95,100 |
| KolkataWest Bengal | 7.5% | ₹94,600 |
| PuneMaharashtra | 10% | ₹96,800 |
| AhmedabadGujarat | 6% | ₹93,400 |
| JaipurRajasthan | 8% | ₹95,000 |
| LucknowUttar Pradesh | 10% | ₹96,600 |
Shine 125 in Chennai: questions people ask
- What is the on-road price of the Shine 125 in Chennai?
- About ₹95,100 for the base variant and up to ₹1,00,000 for the top variant, including road tax, registration and insurance. Dealer quotes may add handling and accessories.
- How much is road tax on the Shine 125 in Tamil Nadu?
- 8% of the ex-showroom price, which is ₹6,560 on the base variant. It is paid once, at registration.
- Is the Shine 125 cheaper in Chennai or Delhi?
- Delhi, by about ₹100, because Tamil Nadu road tax is higher. You must register where you live, so this is not a saving you can chase.
Shine 125 from
₹82,000