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Honda Shine 125 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
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.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 123.9 cc
- Engine type
- Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve, PGM-FI
- Power
- 10.6 bhp
- Torque
- 11 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 55 kmpl
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Transmission
- 5-speed
- Starter
- Self start only
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 113 kg
- Fuel tank
- 10.5 L
- Seat height
- 791 mm
- Ground clearance
- 162 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1285 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- 240 mm disc / 130 mm drum
- Rear brake
- 130 mm drum
- ABS / CBS
- CBS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic
- Rear suspension
- Twin hydraulic shocks, 5-step adjustable
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 80/100-18
- Rear tyre
- 80/100-18
Source: Honda official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Shine 125 weighs 113 kg with fluids, has an 791 mm seat, 162 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1285 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 10.5 litres, good for about 567 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 80/100-18 front and 80/100-18 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Links the rear brake lever to the front so a rear-only stamp still slows you properly.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Splendor Plus and Raider 125
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.
Only the Shine 125 has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Colour TFT console
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Ride modes
- Rear monoshock
Colours
- Pearl Igneous Black
- Imperial Red Metallic
- Athletic Blue Metallic
- Decent Blue Metallic
Shine 125 specs: questions people ask
- 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.
- Does the Shine 125 have ABS?
- No. It uses a combi-brake system (CBS), which is what the rules require under 125cc. There is no ABS variant.
- What features does the Shine 125 have?
- 8 items across 5 groups, including led headlamp, combi-brake (cbs), front disc brake, digital console and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Shine 125 from
₹82,000