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Honda Shine 125
124cc · ~10.7 hp · seat 791 mm · ~₹85,000 · ~52 km/l
India's best-selling 125cc commuter: the smoothest, most refined budget daily bike with Honda's reliability halo. Ideal rider: Commuter who will pay a little more for refinement and Honda peace of mind.
Photo: Perumalnadar, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick specs
| Engine | 124cc |
| Power | ~10.7 hp |
| Wet weight | ~113 kg |
| Seat height | 791 mm |
| Price (new) | ~₹85,000 |
| Typical used range | ₹45,000 - ₹70,000 (used, condition varies) |
| Real-world mileage | ~52 km/l |
| Years | 2021-present |
| Licence fit | India: MCWG (geared) |
Figures are catalog approximations and vary by model year and market; always verify the exact spec and price for your region.
Who it is for
India commuters who want the smoothest, most refined 125cc daily bike with Honda reliability and easy servicing.
Where it fits best: Daily city commuting with a touch more pull than a 100cc.
Who should skip it
Riders who want any sportiness, highway cruising, or standout looks. Commuter-only performance; CBS only (no ABS on standard variants); tuned for economy over excitement.
Too slow for riders who later want highway ability.
The honest reality
- In the city
- Smooth, torquey and effortless in traffic.
- On the highway
- Copes at 60-70 km/h; not a highway tool.
- Engine character
- Silky 10.7hp 125 single, Honda's signature refinement.
- Owning it
- Extremely cheap to own and service in India; parts and mechanics everywhere; sips fuel.
Bikes riders cross-shop
Hero Splendor Plus · Honda SP125 · TVS Raider · Bajaj Pulsar 125.
Does the Honda Shine 125 actually fit you?
A spec sheet cannot weigh your height, budget, roads, experience, and the regret risks that show up after buying. MyMoto's free advisor can. Tell it about yourself and see whether this bike, or something better for you, comes out on top.
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