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Honda Shine vs Honda Unicorn

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Shine or Honda Unicorn? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Shine and Unicorn. Honda Shine Price starts at Rs.85,590 (ex-showroom) for Drum OBD-2B and Honda Unicorn Price starts at Rs.1.21 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Disc STD. Honda Shine is 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Honda Unicorn is a 1 cylinder, 162 cc Engine can generate 13.0 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Shine provides a mileage of 55 kmpl (base model), and Unicorn has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Honda Shine is available in 6 colours & 6 variants whereas Honda Unicorn is available in 3 colours & 3 variants.

Shine vs Unicorn

Key HighlightsHonda ShineHonda Unicorn
PriceRs.85,590Rs.1.21 Lakh
Engine Capacity123.94 cc162.7 cc
Power10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm13.0 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range55 kmplN/A km/charge
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Honda  Shine Drum OBD-2B bike
Drum OBD-2B
Rs. 85,590
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Honda Unicorn Disc STD bike
Disc STD
Rs. 1.21 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
96,118
Price Breakup
1.36 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Engine Displacement
123.94 cc
162.7 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
CBS
Single Channel ABS
Front Disc Size
130
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
25
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
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Front Wheel Size
18
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Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
41
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Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
33
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Rear Wheel Size
18
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Wheel Type
Alloy
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Front Suspension
Telescopic
-
Rear Suspension
Hydraulic Type
-
Front Tyre Size
80/100 - 18
-
Rear Tyre Size
80/100 - 18
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Front Type
Drum
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
130 mm
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Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
LED headlight
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/ 42000 Kms
3 Years/36000 kms

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Diamond Type
-

Engine & Transmission

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

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

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2046 mm
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Width
737 mm
-
Height
1116 mm
-
Wheelbase
1285 mm
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Ground Clearance
162 mm
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Body Type
Commuter
Commuter
Seat Height
791 mm
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Unladden/Kerb Weight
113 kg
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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
  • Extremely Refined Engine
  • Great mileage compared to others
  • Low maintaince
  • Sporty looks
Cons
  • Lacks modern features like digital display
  • No major changes in design for a long time
  • Price is higher than the competitors
  • Cold start problem
  • No ABS & Rear Disc brake
  • Not liquid cooled
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Detailed Comparison of Honda Shine and Honda Unicorn

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

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

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Honda Shine and Honda Unicorn Owner Reviews

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    • H
      Harshith
      05 Aug 2025
      4.0
      This is a superb bike, especially ideal for people in the 35 to 70 age group. It offers strong performance, good weight, and doesn’t focus too much on speed which makes it safe and reliable. A great choice in India. Go for it.
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    • BP
      Balram Pal Khaniyadhana
      04 Aug 2025
      4.0
      Honda Shine is an excellent bike for your daily needs. It stands out in terms of performance and has emerged as an ideal bike for small families. Its mileage and low maintenance cost make it one of the best and most unique bikes.
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      Rushikesh Adhav
      04 Aug 2025
      5.0
      Nice and smooth bike, very comfortable and easy to drive. The mileage is good, and it's easy to service with low maintenance. The Shine 125 has excellent pickup overall, a great bike.
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    • RP
      Rajmohan Pillai
      04 Aug 2025
      5.0
      I often travel to Shahpur, Nashik, Mumbai by road from Pune & enjoy the long run always. It is much less expensive in all ways & easy to get out of traffic jams.
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      Abu saddam
      03 Aug 2025
      3.8
      I love Honda bikes because they’ve always been my favorite. They've been a part of my life for so long—reliable, smooth, and truly meaningful to me. Now, I just wish they added a bit more soul and character to the ride.
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