Bajaj CNG Bike vs Honda Shine 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and Honda Shine 125 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The CNG Bike costs ₹22,237 more than the Shine 125, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 27% extra.
The Shine 125 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 7.5/10 for the Shine 125.
Category by category
Price
Shine 125
The Shine 125 starts ₹22,237 lower (₹82,000 against ₹1,04,237), about ₹710 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 55 kmpl. That is roughly ₹6,573 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Shine 125
Shine 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 94 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Shine 125
Shine 125 adds front disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
CNG Bike
CNG Bike gets rear monoshock, led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp and usb charging port.
City manners
Shine 125
Shine 125 is 36 kg lighter and lower in the seat (791 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Shine 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is daily high-mileage commuting
- your priority is fuel-cost-conscious riders
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
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is refined daily commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | Shine 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹82,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹95,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹82,160 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹4,560 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹1,99,220 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | HondaShine 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹82,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹2,600 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 123.9 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve, PGM-FI |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 10.6 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 11 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 55 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5-speed |
| Starter | — | Self start only |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 113 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 10.5 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 791 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 162 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1285 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | 240 mm disc / 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Twin hydraulic shocks, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 80/100-18 |
CNG Bike vs Shine 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the Shine 125?
- The Shine 125 is cheaper by ₹22,237 at the base variant (₹82,000 against ₹1,04,237 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the Shine 125?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 55 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and Shine 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹24,400: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike 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 ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹1,99,220 for the Shine 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Shine 125 comes out ₹5,207 ahead.
