Bajaj Platina 100 vs Honda Shine 100
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Platina 100 and Honda Shine 100 are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,042 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Shine 100
The Shine 100 starts ₹5,042 lower (₹65,996 against ₹71,038), about ₹160 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Platina 100
Platina 100 claims 75 kmpl against 65 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,874 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Shine 100
Shine 100 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 74 against 67 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Platina 100
Platina 100 gets led daytime running lamp and usb charging port.
City manners
Shine 100
Shine 100 is 18 kg lighter and lower in the seat (786 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Platina 100
Platina 100 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Shine 100.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Platina 100 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is first-time buyers
- your priority is tight budgets
Buy the Shine 100 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 first-time budget commuters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Platina 100 | Shine 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹71,038 | ₹65,996 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹83,000 | ₹77,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹59,955 | ₹69,325 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹3,984 | ₹3,716 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,64,439 | ₹1,67,941 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPlatina 100 | HondaShine 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹71,038 | ₹65,996 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,250 | ₹2,090 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 99.6 cc | 99.0 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 7.8 bhp | 7.3 bhp |
| Torque | 8.3 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 75 kmpl | 65 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 4 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 85 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 117 kg | 99 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11 L | 9 L |
| Seat height | 807 mm | 786 mm |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm | 168 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1255 mm | 1245 mm |
| Length | 2006 mm | 1995 mm |
| Width | 713 mm | 754 mm |
| Height | 1100 mm | 1050 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 110 mm | Drum, 110 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic, Telescopic Type, 135mm travel | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | 110 mm, Spring in Spring Suspension | Dual Rear Shock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 2.75x17 | 2.75-1741P |
| Rear tyre | 3.00x17 | 3.00-1750P |
Platina 100 vs Shine 100: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Platina 100 or the Shine 100?
- The Shine 100 is cheaper by ₹5,042 at the base variant (₹65,996 against ₹71,038 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Platina 100 or the Shine 100?
- The Platina 100 claims 75 kmpl against 65 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Platina 100 and Shine 100 in Delhi?
- About ₹5,600: roughly ₹83,000 for the Platina 100 and ₹77,400 for the Shine 100, 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 ₹1,64,439 for the Platina 100 and ₹1,67,941 for the Shine 100, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Platina 100 comes out ₹3,502 ahead.
