Honda Shine

Honda Shine Expert Verdict

Honda Shine Detailed Review

• Shine Looks and Design

  Honda Shine is a decent-looking commuter motorcycle in India. The delicate character of the Shine is one of the many reasons why it is so well-liked in India. The Honda Shine 125 has consistently been a straightforward commuting bike. A lot of chrome highlights on the body panels give the new BS6 model subtle design language and an expensive appearance. The new Honda Shine 125 has a blacked-out visor and chrome frames surrounding its angular headlamp up front.

  This 125cc commuter motorcycle's side appearance hasn't altered much over the years, and the Honda Shine can be recognised right away. The motorcycle has a wonderful aesthetic because its body panels now have new beautiful graphics. Additionally, it has subtle chrome accents on the body panels, exhaust muffler, and even a chrome-accented three-dimensional Honda logo on the gasoline tank. A halogen tail lamp and grip rails in the same colour as the body are located on the Honda Shine 125's rear profile. Four colour options for the brand-new Honda Shine 125 BS6 are currently available in India. They are Matte Axis Grey, Black, Decent Blue Metallic, Geny Grey Metallic, and Blue Metallic.

   

  

  Summary

  The Honda Shine 125 is a no-frills 125cc commuter motorcycle. It has a good appearance and is popular. The Shine is also offered in a variety of colours.

• Shine Dimensions and Capacity

  The new Honda Shine has dimensions of 2046 mm in length, 737 mm in width, and 1116 mm in height. The motorbike has a 1285 mm wheelbase and weighs just 114 kg for the drum brake version and 115 kg for the disc brake version, making it relatively lightweight. With a seat height of 791 mm, the redesigned Honda Shine is quite comfortable for both short and tall riders. Although its ground clearance of 162 mm might appear low on paper, it can easily cross difficult terrain and poorly constructed speed breaks. The Honda Shine features a 10.5-liter gasoline tank, which is a respectable amount.

  

  Summary

  The Honda Shine 125 is a lightweight commuter motorcycle with good proportions. It has decent ground clearance and seat height. The fuel tank at 10.5-litre is on par for the segment.

• Shine Engine Performance and Mileage

  A 124cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that complies with BS6 powers the Honda Shine 125. It also features Honda's programmed electronic fuel injection technology. Honda's Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) technology, which enhances both performance and fuel efficiency, is also included in the new Shine. It even has an ACG silent starter motor and Honda's Eco Technology (HET), which helps the bike start without a jolt and eliminates gear meshing noise. The Shine's new BS6 motor produces a maximum of 10.59 horsepower at 7500 RPM and a maximum of 11 Nm at 6000 RPM. The engine is now paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

  The Honda Shine has long been praised for its excellent refinement, linear power delivery, and good pick-up, and the revised BS6 motor is even better. The new Honda Shine 125 BS6 has a respectable punch for city riding and good performance. The Shine's excellent pick-up and new 5-speed manual transmission, whose gear shifts are light and seamless, make it feel very effortless to ride in the city or in congested areas. Additionally, the Honda Shine 125 BS6 has excellent fuel efficiency. In real-world riding situations, this BS6 motorcycle gets 55–60 km per litre, which is excellent for a 125cc commuter motorcycle.

  

  Summary

  Performance and acceleration are satisfactory on the new Honda Shine 125 BS6. In real-world riding situations, one can anticipate 55–60 kmpl from this motorcycle.

• Shine Tyres, Brakes and Features

  Based on a diamond frame, the modernized Honda Shine 125 is built. Its suspension consists of hydraulic type 5-step adjustable dual shock-absorbers for the rear and telescopic forks up front. The Honda Shine has excellent ride quality and is one of the top-selling 125cc bikes in rural regions as a result of its good suspension setup. At the bike's back, a 130 mm drum brake handles braking responsibilities, while at the front, one can select between a 240 mm disc or a 130 mm drum unit. The Shine also has respectable stopping power and a CBS, or Combined Braking System, that serves as an additional safety feature.

  The Shine's Combi Braking System makes sure that the motorcycle stops quickly and with the least amount of distance possible. That is accomplished by having the front brakes automatically apply whenever the rear brake is engaged. Both tyres have an 80/100-18 measurement and have low rolling resistance to improve fuel economy. A new analogue instrument panel is available for the Honda Shine 125. It doesn't have a tonne of features, though. Only the essential ride-related data, such as the speedometer and odometer, are shown on this instrument cluster. Additionally, a fuel gauge, a display for warning lights, and a new DC headlamp are included.

  

  Summary

  The new Honda Shine 125 is a decent commuter with soft suspension setup and it offers good braking performance too. It does not get a lot of features but gets the job done pretty well.