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Honda Shine vs Hero Passion Plus

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Shine or Hero Passion Plus? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Shine and Passion Plus. Honda Shine Price starts at Rs.78,539 (ex-showroom) for Disc OBD-2B and Hero Passion Plus Price starts at Rs.76,691 (ex-showroom) for Drum Brake OBD2B. Honda Shine is 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Hero Passion Plus is a 1 cylinder, 97 cc Engine can generate 7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Shine provides a mileage of 55 kmpl (base model), and Passion Plus has a mileage of 60 kmpl (base model). Honda Shine is available in 6 colours & 6 variants whereas Hero Passion Plus is available in 5 colours & 2 variants.

Shine vs Passion Plus

Key HighlightsHonda ShineHero Passion Plus
PriceRs.78,539Rs.76,691
Engine Capacity123.94 cc97.2 cc
Power10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range55 kmpl60 kmpl
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Honda Shine Disc OBD-2B bike
Honda Shine
Disc OBD-2B
Rs. 78,539
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Hero Passion Plus Drum Brake OBD2B bike
Hero Passion Plus
Drum Brake OBD2B
Rs. 76,691
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    88,199
    Price Breakup
    86,124
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.0
    Transmission Type
    Automatic
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    10.5 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    123.94 cc
    97.2 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    CBS
    IBS
    Front Disc Size
    240
    130
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    25
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    25
    Front Wheel Size
    18
    -
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    41
    41
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    33
    28
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    18
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Telescopic
    Rear Suspension
    Hydraulic Type
    Twin Tube
    Front Tyre Size
    80/100 R18
    80/100 - 19
    Rear Tyre Size
    90/90 R18
    80/100 - 18
    Front Brake
    Disc
    Drum

    Instrumentation

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

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years
    5 Years or 70000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Diamond Type
    Double Cradle

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    All 5 Up
    All 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
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    Engine Capacity
    123.94 cc
    97.2 cc
    Engine Type
    4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
    Air cooled 5 stroke
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    1
    Transmission Type
    Automatic
    Manual
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Top Speed
    102 kmph
    85 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    50 mm x 63.1 mm
    50 mm x 49.5 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air Cooled
    Air Cooled
    Fuelling
    PGM-FI
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    -
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    Console Type
    Digital
    Semi-Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -
    Instrument Console
    Digital
    Semi-Digital
    Seat Style
    Single Seat
    Single

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2046 mm
    1983 mm
    Width
    737 mm
    770 mm
    Height
    1116 mm
    1087 mm
    Wheelbase
    1285 mm
    1235 mm
    Ground Clearance
    162 mm
    168 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    10.5 Litres
    11 Litres
    Body Type
    Commuter
    Commuter
    Seat Height
    791 mm
    790 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    113 kg
    115 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
    • Simple design still attract buyers
    • Efficient & refined engine performance
    • Easy to maintain & fix
    • Fuel-efficient engine
    • i3S engine start/stop technology helps in saving fuel
    Cons
    • Lacks modern features like digital display
    • No major changes in design for a long time
    • Price is higher than the competitors
    • Design is outdated & boring
    • Heaviest bike in its segment
    • Lack of a disc brake option
    • Rivals offer more features at a similar price
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    Detailed Comparison of Honda Shine and Hero Passion Plus

    Safety

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

    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 Hero Passion Plus, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    Honda Shine comes with 5 Speed Automatic transmission and Passion Plus comes with 4 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Honda Shine has a 10.5 Litres fuel tank with 1116 mm seat height. Hero Passion Plus has 1087 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Honda Shine and Hero Passion Plus Owner Reviews

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      • RR
        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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      • PS
        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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      • Ga
        Golu ahirwar
        05 Dec 2025
        5.0
        Good bike with a smooth ride and a very beautiful, colorful design. It’s a joy to ride, and the Honda Shine 125 is my favourite bike. I’m planning to buy it soon. Thank you.
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