Suzuki Burgman Street 125 vs Honda Shine 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Suzuki Burgman Street 125 and Honda Shine 125 are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Burgman Street 125 costs ₹24,095 more than the Shine 125, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 29% extra.
The Shine 125 takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 5.5/10 for the Burgman Street 125 and 7.5/10 for the Shine 125.
Category by category
Price
Shine 125
The Shine 125 starts ₹24,095 lower (₹82,000 against ₹1,06,095), about ₹760 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Burgman Street 125
Burgman Street 125 claims 58.5 kmpl against 55 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,249 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Shine 125
Shine 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 94 against 73 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Burgman Street 125
Burgman Street 125 gets led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation and 2 more items.
Warranty
Shine 125
Shine 125 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Burgman Street 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Burgman Street 125 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is tech-focused commuters
- your priority is style over speed
Buy the Shine 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Burgman Street 125 | Shine 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,06,095 | ₹82,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,21,400 | ₹95,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹93,405 | ₹82,160 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,828 | ₹4,560 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,38,133 | ₹1,99,220 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | SuzukiBurgman Street 125 | HondaShine 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,06,095 | ₹82,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,360 | ₹2,600 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124 cc | 123.9 cc |
| Engine type | Air Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve, PGM-FI |
| Power | 8.3 bhp | 10.6 bhp |
| Torque | 10.2 Nm | 11 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 58.5 kmpl | 55 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | 5-speed |
| Starter | — | Self start only |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 95 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 114 kg | 113 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.5 L | 10.5 L |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 791 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 162 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1285 mm | 1285 mm |
| Length | 1880 mm | — |
| Width | 700 mm | — |
| Height | 1140 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 120 mm, 1 piston caliper | 240 mm disc / 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 120 mm | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swing Arm | Twin hydraulic shocks, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 100/80-12 | 80/100-18 |
Burgman Street 125 vs Shine 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Burgman Street 125 or the Shine 125?
- The Shine 125 is cheaper by ₹24,095 at the base variant (₹82,000 against ₹1,06,095 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Burgman Street 125 or the Shine 125?
- The Burgman Street 125 claims 58.5 kmpl against 55 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Burgman Street 125 and Shine 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹26,400: roughly ₹1,21,400 for the Burgman Street 125 and ₹95,000 for the Shine 125, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,38,133 for the Burgman Street 125 and ₹1,99,220 for the Shine 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Shine 125 comes out ₹38,913 ahead.
