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Honda Shine vs Bajaj Pulsar 125

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Shine or Bajaj Pulsar 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Shine and Pulsar 125. Honda Shine Price starts at Rs.78,539 (ex-showroom) for Disc OBD-2B and Bajaj Pulsar 125 Price starts at Rs.79,048 (ex-showroom) for Neon. Honda Shine is 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Bajaj Pulsar 125 is a 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Shine provides a mileage of 55 kmpl (base model), and Pulsar 125 has a mileage of 51.46 kmpl (base model). Honda Shine is available in 6 colours & 6 variants whereas Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants.

Shine vs Pulsar 125

Key HighlightsHonda ShineBajaj Pulsar 125
PriceRs.78,539Rs.79,048
Engine Capacity123.94 cc124.4 cc
Power10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Mileage/Range55 kmpl51.46 kmpl
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Honda  Shine Disc OBD-2B bike
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Rs. 78,539
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Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon bike
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Rs. 79,048
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
88,199
Price Breakup
88,771
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.3
4.2
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.5 Litres
11.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
123.94 cc
124.4 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
25
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
25
Front Wheel Size
18
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
41
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
33
28
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Hydraulic Type
Twin Gas Shock
Front Tyre Size
80/100 R18
80/100,17,46P
Rear Tyre Size
90/90 R18
100/90,17,55P

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
LED headlight
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years
5 Years or 75000 Km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Diamond Type
Single down tube

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
All 5 Up
1 Down 4 Up
Ignition
CDI
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
check
Engine Capacity
123.94 cc
124.4 cc
Engine Type
4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
4 stroke, Single cylinder 2 valve
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
2
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
-
Top Speed
102 kmph
100 kmph
Bore x Stroke
50 mm x 63.1 mm
56 mm x 50.5 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
-
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Fuelling
PGM-FI
Fuel Injection
Max Power
10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm
11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Front Storage Box
-
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
-
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
-
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
-
Console Type
Digital
Analouge Cum Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2046 mm
2055 mm
Width
737 mm
755 mm
Height
1116 mm
1060 mm
Wheelbase
1285 mm
1320 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.5 Litres
11.5 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
1 Litres
Body Type
Commuter
Sports Bike
Seat Height
791 mm
790 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
113 kg
144 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
-

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
  • It is well priced
  • Looks Quite Big for a 125cc motorcycle
  • Offers decent performance and mileage from engine
Cons
  • Lacks modern features like digital display
  • No major changes in design for a long time
  • Price is higher than the competitors
  • Front-heavy frame
  • Same dated looks as bigger engine variants
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Detailed Comparison of Honda Shine and Bajaj Pulsar 125

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Shine has features like Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port, Shutter Lock and Bajaj Pulsar 125, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

Transmission

Honda Shine comes with 5 Speed Automatic transmission and Pulsar 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Honda Shine has a 10.5 Litres fuel tank with 1116 mm seat height. Bajaj Pulsar 125 has 1060 mm seat height and 11.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Honda Shine and Bajaj Pulsar 125 Owner Reviews

  • Shine Review
  • Pulsar 125 Review
    • B
      Baliram
      13 Dec 2025
      5.0
      Driving this bike has been a great experience. It is comfortable and well-suited for a middle-class family. I would always recommend this bike because of its useful features and overall reliability. It truly is a good bike.
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      R R
      12 Dec 2025
      3.8
      I really like this Honda bike. It is great for travel and comes with amazing features. We love it! The sound is pleasant, the design looks very nice, and it is comfortable to ride. Honda truly stands out as one of the best brands.
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      Arvind Rao
      11 Dec 2025
      5.0
      This bike offers a very comfortable ride with less back pain, making it great for daily use. It provides good mileage and is efficient for long rides. The design is stylish, the pickup is strong, and it delivers an overall smooth riding experience. The disc brakes are worth it, and it’s a good choice for eco-friendly and family rides.
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      Muttu
      10 Dec 2025
      4.6
      This bike is very good for daily use, with strong performance and impressive mileage of 65+ km/l. The maintenance cost is very low, making it an excellent option in the 125cc segment. Thanks to Honda Shine—truly a bike to love.
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      Pavan Sai
      07 Dec 2025
      4.6
      This is a great bike with excellent reliability, and it remains in good condition. I often use it in off-road areas, and its mileage is very impressive. It’s easy for anyone to ride, and overall, I am very happy with it.
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