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Honda Shine vs Bajaj Freedom 125

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Shine or Bajaj Freedom 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Shine and Freedom 125. Honda Shine Price starts at Rs.78,539 (ex-showroom) for Disc OBD-2B and Bajaj Freedom 125 Price starts at Rs.90,976 (ex-showroom) for NGO4 Drum. Honda Shine is 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Bajaj Freedom 125 is a N/A cylinder, 125 cc Engine can generate 9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Shine provides a mileage of 55 kmpl (base model), and Freedom 125 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Honda Shine is available in 6 colours & 6 variants whereas Bajaj Freedom 125 is available in 5 colours & 3 variants.

Shine vs Freedom 125

Key HighlightsHonda ShineBajaj Freedom 125
PriceRs.78,539Rs.90,976
Engine Capacity123.94 cc125 cc
Power10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range55 kmplN/A km/charge
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Honda Shine Disc OBD-2B bike
Honda Shine
Disc OBD-2B
Rs. 78,539
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Bajaj Freedom 125
NGO4 Drum
Rs. 90,976
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    88,199
    Price Breakup
    98,527
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.5
    Transmission Type
    Automatic
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    -
    2 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    123.94 cc
    125 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    CBS
    CBS
    Front Disc Size
    240
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    18
    R17
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    41
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    33
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    R16
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Telescopic Fork
    Rear Suspension
    Hydraulic Type
    Linked Monoshock
    Front Tyre Size
    80/100 - 18
    80/90 -17
    Rear Tyre Size
    80/100 - 18
    80/100-16
    Front Type
    Disc
    Drum

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    check
    -
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    -
    check
    LED headlight
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years/ 42000 Kms
    5 years /75000 Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Diamond Type
    Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    All 5 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    123.94 cc
    125 cc
    Engine Type
    Single Cylinder PGM -Fi
    4 Stroke Air Cooled
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    -
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    2
    Transmission Type
    Automatic
    Manual
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Top Speed
    102 kmph
    93.4 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    50 mm x 63.1 mm
    54 mm x 54.4 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air Cooled
    Air cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -

    Comfort & Convenience

    Call/SMS Alerts
    -
    check
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -
    Instrument Console
    Digital
    Digital
    Seat Style
    Single Seat
    Single
    Side Stand Indicator
    check
    -
    Start Type
    Kick & Self Start
    Electric & Kick Start

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    Radial Tyres
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    Halogen
    Halogen
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    check
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2046 mm
    -
    Width
    737 mm
    -
    Height
    1116 mm
    -
    Wheelbase
    1285 mm
    1340 mm
    Ground Clearance
    162 mm
    170 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    -
    2 Litres
    Body Type
    Commuter
    Commuter
    Seat Height
    791 mm
    825 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    114 kg
    147.8 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Build quality is the best in its segment
    • Design is neutral & liked by all
    • Engine performance is very smooth
    • Riding comfort is very good for long rides
    • Fuel economy is one of the best in the segment
    • World’s first CNG-powered commuter motorcycle
    • Offers a combined range of 330 km, 200km in CNG and 130 km in petrol mode
    • Affordable pricing with a starting price of Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom)
    • Gets a dedicated CNG & Petrol switchover button, and can be switched between petrol and CNG on the go
    • It offers the longest seat in the segment with 785 mm length
    • Available in three variants and multiple dual-tone colour options
    • Gone through 11 safety tests to ensure the safety of the CNG cylinder and overall motorcycle
    • Bajaj’s widespread sales and service network
    Cons
    • Lacks modern features like digital display
    • No major changes in design for a long time
    • Price is higher than the competitors
    • Design is subjective and may not appeal to everyone
    • Long queues on CNG pumps will result in long wait while refilling the CNG tank
    • The 2 kg CNG and 2-litre petrol capacity is a bit less
    • The base variant misses on LED lighting and disc brake
    • The speedometer console is small in size
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    Detailed Comparison of Honda Shine and Bajaj Freedom 125

    Safety

    Shine comes loaded with AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator. Freedom 125 has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Slipper Clutch.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Honda Shine has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Bajaj Freedom 125, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest.

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    Honda Shine and Bajaj Freedom 125 Owner Reviews

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      • Vp
        Vishal patil Vishal
        22 Oct 2025
        4.2
        gadi is the wonderful so beautiful
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      • Nm
        Nazneen maner
        20 Oct 2025
        5.0
        gadi ka average bhi achha hai mileage performance bhi achha hai gadi bhi achhi hai excellent
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        Di
        17 Oct 2025
        5.0
        nice bike and average ekdam perfect sabse badhiya gadi hai wo
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      • A
        Arun
        16 Oct 2025
        5.0
        Super my bike gives very good mileage.
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      • J
        John
        15 Oct 2025
        4.4
        Honda Shine is always comfortable for smooth driving and offers good fuel economy. It looks great, saves petrol, has a good braking system, mild engine sound, lightweight power, LED lights, sharp disc brakes, and a clear speedometer.
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