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Honda Shine vs Honda CB 125 Hornet

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Shine or Honda CB 125 Hornet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Shine and CB 125 Hornet. Honda Shine Price starts at Rs.80,852 (ex-showroom) for Drum OBD-2B and Honda CB 125 Hornet Price starts at Rs.1.04 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Shine is 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Honda CB 125 Hornet is a 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Shine provides a mileage of 55 kmpl (base model), and CB 125 Hornet has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Honda Shine is available in 6 colours & 6 variants whereas Honda CB 125 Hornet is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

Shine vs CB 125 Hornet

Key HighlightsHonda ShineHonda CB 125 Hornet
PriceRs.80,852Rs.1.04 Lakh
Engine Capacity123.94 cc123.94 cc
Power10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range55 kmplN/A km/charge
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Honda Shine Drum OBD-2B bike
Honda Shine
Drum OBD-2B
Rs. 80,852
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Honda CB 125 Hornet
STD
Rs. 1.04 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    90,797
    Price Breakup
    1.16 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.5
    Transmission Type
    Automatic
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    10.5 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    123.94 cc
    123.94 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    CBS
    Single Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    130
    240
    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
    R17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Upside down Fork (USD)
    Rear Suspension
    Hydraulic Type
    Monoshock
    Front Tyre Size
    80/100 R18
    80/100 R17
    Rear Tyre Size
    90/90 R18
    110/80 R17
    Front Brake
    Drum
    Disc

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    LED headlight
    -
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years
    3 Years

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Diamond Type
    Diamond

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    All 5 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    123.94 cc
    123.94 cc
    Engine Type
    4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
    4 Stroke, SI Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    1
    Transmission Type
    Automatic
    Manual
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Top Speed
    102 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    50 mm x 63.1 mm
    50 mm X 63.121 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air Cooled
    -
    Fuelling
    PGM-FI
    PGM-FI
    Max Power
    10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Call/SMS Alerts
    -
    check
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    -
    1
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    -
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -
    Instrument Console
    Digital
    Digital
    Seat Style
    Single Seat
    Split Seat
    Shutter Lock
    check
    check

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2046 mm
    2015 mm
    Width
    728 mm
    783 mm
    Height
    1116 mm
    1087 mm
    Wheelbase
    1285 mm
    1330 mm
    Ground Clearance
    162 mm
    166 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    10.5 Litres
    12 Litres
    Body Type
    Commuter
    Commuter
    Seat Height
    791 mm
    -
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    113 kg
    124 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -
    check

    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
    • Bold and aggressive streetfighter styling looks good.
    • Segment-first USD forks with gold finish
    • 4.2-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation
    • Quickest acceleration in 125cc segment
    Cons
    • Lacks modern features like digital display
    • No major changes in design for a long time
    • Price is higher than the competitors
    • Higher price tag than most 125cc rivals
    • Rear drum brake instead of disc
    • Ride quality might feel firm on uneven roads
    • Slightly heavier than key rivals like the Raider and Xtreme 125R
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    Detailed Comparison of Honda Shine and Honda CB 125 Hornet

    Safety

    Shine comes loaded with AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator. CB 125 Hornet has Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    Honda Shine has features like Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator, Shutter Lock, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Honda CB 125 Hornet, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Shutter Lock, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

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

    Dimensions

    Honda Shine has a 10.5 Litres fuel tank with 1116 mm seat height. Honda CB 125 Hornet has 1087 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Honda Shine and Honda CB 125 Hornet Owner Reviews

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        srinu nagalla
        09 Jan 2026
        5.0
        A good bike for daily commuting, offering excellent mileage and remaining in good condition even after 3 years of use. It is suitable for family members and also works well for transport purposes. Overall, an awesome and reliable bike.
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        Giri Giri babu
        06 Jan 2026
        5.0
        The bike is in excellent condition and looks very attractive. It feels special and premium, making the riding experience enjoyable. I am a happy customer and completely satisfied with my purchase. Overall, it’s a great bike—reliable, stylish, and worth every bit.
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        Deejay Sainath
        06 Jan 2026
        5.0
        I have been using the Honda Shine 125 for 6 months, and I absolutely love it. The bike is very nice to ride and delivers excellent mileage—covering a great distance on just 1 liter of petrol. Overall, it’s a bike I truly enjoy.
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        Anonymous
        02 Jan 2026
        3.8
        This is a very good vehicle with excellent mileage. The company is well trusted, and the resale value is also very strong. It is a perfect bike for city use and family riding, and it fits well within a friendly budget. Overall, it is one of the best bikes in India and truly deserves the No.1 position.
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        Prashant surle
        31 Dec 2025
        5.0
        The bike has good mileage, nice pickup, and an attractive look. Everything about it is impressive, and I would recommend all my friends to give it a chance.
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