Honda Shine 100 vs TVS Star City Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Shine 100 and TVS Star City Plus are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Shine 100 undercuts the Star City Plus by ₹6,030, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Shine 100 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 5.5/10 for the Shine 100 and 6/10 for the Star City Plus.
Category by category
Price
Shine 100
The Shine 100 starts ₹6,030 lower (₹65,996 against ₹72,026), about ₹190 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Star City Plus
Star City Plus claims 70 kmpl against 65 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,005 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Shine 100
Shine 100 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 74 against 70 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Shine 100
Shine 100 adds combi-brake (cbs) that the Star City Plus does not have on any variant.
Features
Star City Plus
Star City Plus gets led headlamp, digital console and usb charging port.
City manners
Shine 100
Shine 100 is 16 kg lighter and taller in the seat (786 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Star City Plus
Star City Plus comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Shine 100.
Which one should you buy?
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
Buy the Star City Plus if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is buyers who want a digital console
- your priority is daily city commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Shine 100 | Star City Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹65,996 | ₹72,026 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹77,400 | ₹84,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹69,325 | ₹64,300 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹3,716 | ₹4,032 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,67,941 | ₹1,69,832 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaShine 100 | TVSStar City Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹65,996 | ₹72,026 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,090 | ₹2,280 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 99.0 cc | 109.7 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 7.3 bhp | 8.1 bhp |
| Torque | 8.1 Nm | 8.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 65 kmpl | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 4 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 85 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 99 kg | 115 kg |
| Fuel tank | 9 L | 10 L |
| Seat height | 786 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 168 mm | 172 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1245 mm | 1260 mm |
| Length | 1995 mm | 1984 mm |
| Width | 754 mm | 750 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1080 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 110 mm | Drum, 110 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | SBT |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks | Telescopic (Oil damped) |
| Rear suspension | Dual Rear Shock Absorbers | 5 step adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 2.75-1741P | 2.75X17"41P |
| Rear tyre | 3.00-1750P | 3.0X17"50P |
Shine 100 vs Star City Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Shine 100 or the Star City Plus?
- The Shine 100 is cheaper by ₹6,030 at the base variant (₹65,996 against ₹72,026 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Shine 100 or the Star City Plus?
- The Star City Plus claims 70 kmpl against 65 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Shine 100 and Star City Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹6,600: roughly ₹77,400 for the Shine 100 and ₹84,000 for the Star City Plus, 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 ₹1,67,941 for the Shine 100 and ₹1,69,832 for the Star City Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Shine 100 comes out ₹1,891 ahead.
