TVS Raider 125 vs Honda Shine 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Raider 125 and Honda Shine 125 are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,000 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Raider 125 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Raider 125 and 7.5/10 for the Shine 125.
Category by category
Price
Shine 125
The Shine 125 starts ₹5,000 lower (₹82,000 against ₹87,000), about ₹160 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Raider 125
Raider 125 claims 56 kmpl against 55 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,315 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Raider 125
Raider 125 makes 0.6 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Raider 125
Raider 125 gets colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes and 1 more items.
City manners
Shine 125
Shine 125 is 10 kg lighter and taller in the seat (791 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Raider 125
Raider 125 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Shine 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Raider 125 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is young riders
- your priority is style on a budget
Buy the Shine 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is refined daily commuting
- your priority is pillion riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Raider 125 | Shine 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹87,000 | ₹82,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,00,500 | ₹95,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹88,735 | ₹82,160 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,824 | ₹4,560 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,11,559 | ₹1,99,220 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSRaider 125 | HondaShine 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹87,000 | ₹82,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,760 | ₹2,600 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124.8 cc | 123.9 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled, SI, 3-valve | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve, PGM-FI |
| Power | 11.2 bhp | 10.6 bhp |
| Torque | 11.2 Nm | 11 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 56 kmpl | 55 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled, 3-valve | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Starter | Self start only | Self start only |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 123 kg | 113 kg |
| Fuel tank | 10 L | 10.5 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 791 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 162 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1326 mm | 1285 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 240 mm disc / 130 mm drum | 240 mm disc / 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Gas-charged monoshock | Twin hydraulic shocks, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-17 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 100/90-17 | 80/100-18 |
Raider 125 vs Shine 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Raider 125 or the Shine 125?
- The Shine 125 is cheaper by ₹5,000 at the base variant (₹82,000 against ₹87,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Raider 125 or the Shine 125?
- The Raider 125 claims 56 kmpl against 55 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Raider 125 and Shine 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹5,500: roughly ₹1,00,500 for the Raider 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 ₹2,11,559 for the Raider 125 and ₹1,99,220 for the Shine 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Shine 125 comes out ₹12,339 ahead.
