Honda Shine 125 vs Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 125R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Shine 125 and Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 125R are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Shine 125 undercuts the Xtreme 125R by ₹10,841, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
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 7.5/10 for the Shine 125 and 7/10 for the Xtreme 125R.
Category by category
Price
Shine 125
The Shine 125 starts ₹10,841 lower (₹82,000 against ₹92,841), about ₹340 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Xtreme 125R
Xtreme 125R claims 66 kmpl against 55 kmpl. That is roughly ₹587 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Shine 125
Shine 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 94 against 84 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Shine 125
Shine 125 adds combi-brake (cbs) that the Xtreme 125R does not have on any variant.
Features
Xtreme 125R
Xtreme 125R gets rear monoshock, projector headlamp, led daytime running lamp and led tail lamp and 3 more items.
City manners
Shine 125
Shine 125 is 23 kg lighter and lower in the seat (791 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Xtreme 125R
Xtreme 125R comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Shine 125.
Which one should you buy?
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
Buy the Xtreme 125R if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is riders wanting 125cc performance
- your priority is buyers who value equipment over weight
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Shine 125 | Xtreme 125R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹82,000 | ₹92,841 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹95,000 | ₹1,06,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹82,160 | ₹79,225 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,560 | ₹5,132 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,99,220 | ₹2,08,757 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaShine 125 | Hero MotoCorpXtreme 125R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹82,000 | ₹92,841 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,600 | ₹2,940 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 123.9 cc | 124.7 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve, PGM-FI | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 10.6 bhp | 11.4 bhp |
| Torque | 11 Nm | 10.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 55 kmpl | 66 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5 Speed |
| Starter | Self start only | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 100 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 113 kg | 136 kg |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 L | 10 L |
| Seat height | 791 mm | 794 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1285 mm | 1319 mm |
| Length | — | 2009 mm |
| Width | — | 793 mm |
| Height | — | 1051 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 240 mm disc / 130 mm drum | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | IBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Dia. 37 Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin hydraulic shocks, 5-step adjustable | Rectangular Swingarm with 7 Step Preload Adjustable Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-18 | 90/90-17 |
| Rear tyre | 80/100-18 | 120/80-17 |
Shine 125 vs Xtreme 125R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Shine 125 or the Xtreme 125R?
- The Shine 125 is cheaper by ₹10,841 at the base variant (₹82,000 against ₹92,841 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Shine 125 or the Xtreme 125R?
- The Xtreme 125R claims 66 kmpl against 55 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Shine 125 and Xtreme 125R in Delhi?
- About ₹11,900: roughly ₹95,000 for the Shine 125 and ₹1,06,900 for the Xtreme 125R, 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 ₹1,99,220 for the Shine 125 and ₹2,08,757 for the Xtreme 125R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Shine 125 comes out ₹9,537 ahead.
