Honda Shine 125cc Review
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I am really in love with Honda’s cute starter segment bike, the Honda Shine. With 125cc engine, I feel that this bike does a very good job in giving you comfort, mileage and descent looks. Here’s a review of the various aspects of Honda Shine.
Styling: The looks of the bike is not sporty like the Glamour, the competitor from Hero Honda. But I feel that the bike has a different focus than the latter. The bike has been designed for the ‘office commuter’ in mind who needs plain and neat looks. If you are a college student, choose to buy the Honda CBF Stunner which has the same 125cc engine but a sporty and trendy outfit.
Performance: Many users have told me that the bike vibrates when it is taken above 60 km/hr. But one has to remember that this is a 125cc bike and not a 150cc one. But at low speeds, the acceleration is fantastic. The bike gives a mileage of more than 50kmpl for sure but it can give higher number if you maintain the right air pressure in the tires and get your bike serviced regularly.
The bike has very good handling, the ergonomic seats make it very comfortable for all day riding. Gearing is a noticeable feature in Shine. A owner of Honda Shine says – Gearing is very user friendly. Frequent gear shifting is not required. You can ride at quite low speeds without down shifting. For example: if I am going in 4th gear and I approach a speed breaker, I have been able to slow down to around 20kmph, cross the speed breaker and then accelerate again all the while remaining in 4th gear. Wow! That makes city riding more comfortable.
The dashboard has the basic features built into it. Speedometer and ODO meter on the left and fuel gauge with three indicators (high beam, signal, and neutral) on the right. The indicator lights look cute in oval shape, don’t you think so? And they are bright enough so that it is visible even in broad day light.
Verdict: Honda Shine sets itself apart from other bikes in 125cc segment. You know why? It is a original Honda make. Honda is known for high quality of parts, durability and pride of ownership. Overall this is a good bike which I would recommend to my uncle, but not my friend!
Honda Shine 125cc Specifications:
Engine Type: 4 St, Air Cooled OHC Single Cylinder
Displacement: 124.6 cc
Net Power: 10.3 BHP @ 7500 rpm (7.68 KW)
Torque: 1.1 Kg-m @ 5500 rpm (10.9 Nm)
Rear Suspension: 3 Step Spring Loaded Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Transmission: Constant Mesh, 4 Speed Gear
Front Brake Type: 240mm Disc / 130mm Drum
Acceleration (0-60 kmph): 5.3 Sec.
Rear Tyre: 2.75 – 18 48P(6PR)
Additional Resources:
- Visit the Official Website of Honda Shine
- View the photos of Honda Shine in the Image Gallery
- Read user reviews of Honda Shine
Related posts:
- Hero Honda Glamour 125cc Review
- Honda CBF Stunner 125cc Review
- TVS Flame CCVTi 125cc Review
- Yamaha Gladiator SS 125cc Review
69 comments
Motorbeam.com on September 9, 2008 at 9:47 am
Honda’s commuter bikes are very bland. They need to give it some style and features like digital instrumentation.
K.S.A.Chowdary on February 13, 2009 at 5:56 am
I have this better DONT BUY THIS BIKE IF U R A STUDENT AND IF USE THIS ON HIGHWAYS ,,,…and also not comfortable for tall persons and it cant stand with heavy weights the bike vibrates when we go further 60kmph
govindh on February 16, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Hi let me know abt the lighting. I find difficult to drive in the night with passion plus and splendor plus.
let me know whether 125 cc have better lighting….and need to know wherether the bike comes with tubless tyres. thanks govindh
mailesan on February 20, 2009 at 11:10 am
hi! friend i own this bike for last 3 month im from mumbai i bought this nov 2008, verythig is ok about this bike apart from two important thing first the avreage is very bad its give only 50kml not beyond that no matter what,secondly the bike rear tyre is too small so there is danger of falling,buy pulzer 150 dtsi putting little more money,any time is good bike. my advice thing before buy this bike.
Venkat on March 10, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Hi All,
I am looking to get a bike…
My choices are : Honda Shine and Hero Honda Glamour.
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I read reviews on Shine at this site and others….
My friends telling me that in Shine Vibration is much. If we ride beyond 50+, its vibrating ….
Got all other feedbacks as positive except Vibration prob.
Iam very much impressed by Shine looks and appeal…
Other one Glamour not looking good when compared with Shine.
Other like Passion Pro and Plus are not that good looking.
Can I include Yamaha Gladiator in my choice….Any info abt that…
Need all of yours suggestions……….. Can anyone help me out of confusion.
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Regards
Venkat
Hyderabad
selvam on March 16, 2009 at 8:28 am
Hai Honda,
iam very happy to your produce….the 125cc bike is very nice model!!!!!!
heeresh shivdasani on March 30, 2009 at 1:55 pm
hello everybody!
honda shine is a extreme bike as far as I think.
I had ride this bike with the speed of 85kmph and it was beyond imagination. nice bike. I will say for this. though it is not glamourous bike but a bike with decent presentation.
Raj on April 8, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Bakwas bike. Dont ever think to buy it . Go for stunner which looks better than pulsar 200
I.A.Palani on April 15, 2009 at 10:13 am
hi friends
i like to know whether Honda shine has under seat storage ?
eagerly waiting for the reply
vasi on April 28, 2009 at 10:06 am
hi my dear i am also by honda shine u fedbak pl
vasi on April 28, 2009 at 10:07 am
hi i am also by honda shine pl fed bak
Subramanya on May 26, 2009 at 1:52 pm
My two day old Honda Shine had problem with rear shock absorber. It use to make loud noise on crossing any hump or pot hole. So I brought it to the notice of the GM at sales point Silicon Honda at Bangalore and got them replaced under warranty.
I think the shock absorber and chain will be the parts that will have recuring problem.
Nikhil Mohan on May 28, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Hai friends,
Iam very much happy that this is the best bike which we can ever buy,because its durability ,slow speed and high balance etc is very high .
KS on June 4, 2009 at 7:14 pm
I purchased Honda Shine on March 2009. The main drawback is milage. Hardly i get 50-55kmpl in city rides. It is fond of drinking petrol.
The Gear box seem to have some problem. While on drive, the gears do not lock immediately. So if you leave the clutch some life threatening sound comes from the engine.
Pick up is good. Riding comfort is good. But look is not that nice.
Overall I doubt whether its worth for the money and i never expected Honda would deliver a bike of this kind.
shital mhaske on June 6, 2009 at 11:52 am
I want to purchase Honda Shine pl tell me the showroom of Honda in Delhi.
subhash on June 9, 2009 at 10:15 am
im a 28 yrs old guy frm nepal. ive been wanting to buy a bike preferably a honda shine, bajaj discover or a bajaj xcd 135. im finding it very difficult to choose between those bikes as this will be my first bike. in terms of maintainence cost which will suit me most?? i want the bike for another 8-10 yrs.
bhima on June 21, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Hi,
im 30 years from tamilnadu after long in my life i bought first bike which is honda shine i am from middle class family and after lot struggles i bought this bike the major problem in this bike is all the spares are very costly when compared to hero honda, honda spares are really costly and even at service centres the mechanics are not takeing proper care of vechical so pls dont go for this vehical if u plan to buy any bike better go for tvs, bajaj or even go for hero honda
bhupendra on July 1, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Last two years i drive honda shine it is very very excellent bike than all 125 cc Bikes .The name of honda shine is a shine fantastic performance & given 70 kmpl milleage & no maintence cost .
Saravanangv on July 5, 2009 at 8:50 am
Hi i am saravanan. I would like to buy a bike and this wil be my first bike. My choices are HONDA SHINE and HERO HONDA PASSION PRO, which is better to buy. I am expecting good performance and mileage. Pls some one help me
Goutam on July 12, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Hi, I am Goutam. I have this bike from July-07 and it has covered 40,000 kms. I want to say that it is a Excellent bike. Its acceleration is very fast. And mileage response is very fast, means if you drive in between economy range, it’ll give 70+ & if you ride it very roughly at low speeds or over 90s at highways than it’ll come down upto 35. I have gone upto 800 kms longrun on this bike but there is no problem in it. In 125cc segment, it is the best followed by Gladiator. Want 5th gear.
yashwanth on July 20, 2009 at 11:28 am
better go for HONDA Shine. coz u need to ride it for 10 yrs. i bought Shine 2 yrs back and it still performs as if it is bought yesterday.
Ramanuj on August 1, 2009 at 7:10 pm
I have Honda shine 125 cc bike.this bike is not good at all and who review this bike don’t know any thing about this bike.i think this person get money from Honda company.
This bike having no pick up and if you accelerate then your bike will stop.again you have to start.I thought Honda is a good company,but Bloody cheater.
Better buy any hero Honda bike.and one more thing the resale value is also very bad.even people don’t want to buy this bike.
And servicing is also not good at all.The service center only need money,they don’t know any thing about the bike.How come a company like Honda doing all such thing.Bloody cheater.
Shrish on August 5, 2009 at 2:58 pm
hello,i think ur bike may be having any permanent flaws,bcoz even i m having the same bike and it iz xcellent!it is perfect commuter bike with decent look,good mileage and even good acceleration…i think it is one of the best 125cc bike ever
Srinath on August 8, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Hi i am Srinath. I would like to buy a bike and this wil be my first bike. My choices are HONDA SHINE and HERO HONDA PASSION PRO, which is better to buy. Pls some someone suggest me a good performing bikee.. it will be helpfull to me..
P Goutam Kumar on August 11, 2009 at 2:22 pm
There is no doubt that Shine will be a better option than passion pro. Almost at the same price U’ll get 25cc more with very high power output of 10.3bhp whereas Passion pro delivers 7.5bhp only. Performance is also far better than the Passion pro, Glamour & S.Splendour. It is the best in its class. So, go for the same.
chinmaya joshi on August 15, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Although shine is one of the costliest bikes in the 125 cc segment it is worth every penny you pay ,the acceleration is fantastic and the pick up is more better than what you can expect out of a 125 cc bike .frequent gear shifting is not reqd at all.should suit for all age groups.
prabu on August 18, 2009 at 1:13 pm
hai!which mileage in pulser 150dtsi and honda shine?
Praveen on August 27, 2009 at 9:12 pm
hi guys im looking for a good mileage and an good powerful bike, so i was comparing SHINE with DISCOVER 135….still in a confusion which one is better or for that matter Splendour+ which is value for money…… all u guys(users of shine) please suggest something on SHINE
Utkarsh on August 29, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Man this bike rocks i own this since a year and i have ridden it at speeds of 104 Km/hr it’s performance is better than stunner and it’s controlling is damn good go for it if you want better performance than appearance !!
Murugesan on September 4, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Hi all,
Im Murugesh, im planning to get a bike, this is my first dream bike, im having a choice of Suzuki Zeus 125cc, Honda shine & Herohonda Hunk, kindly give a valuable suggestions
Mahesh on September 6, 2009 at 10:38 am
hi all
I was using HONDA SHINE for the past 1 year, i m happy with the ride & everything,but the thing which makes me unsatisfy is its rear tyre.Yes as its dia is so less the bike getting unbalancing when apply the rear brake at rainy season or in a wet roads.. I was slipped due to this for 2 times.
twincam on September 10, 2009 at 7:54 pm
I have owned a honda shine from Nov. 2006. bad vibration and hard shock absorbers for about 10,000 kms. after that it got much better and now has run 23,000 kms. now engine is very smooth and suspension is also softer after i retuned the spring to the softest setting. I have put a 100/90 large tyre for softness. the bike is still almost brand new after abuse for 3 years. It has extremely fast pick up upto 55 km/hr. faster even than pulsar 150, (which is my older bike). Bike is still brand new. No rust or fading of paint anywhere. I wanted to buy the “Fastest Indian” 220 pulsar but this bike is so good that I am confused.
mohan on September 11, 2009 at 2:58 pm
honda shine is best than the hero honda pro
Vivek on September 12, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Honda shine 125 cc bike,black colour with red markings,is a beauty; she performs well;responds beautifully to controls! I was riding another brand for the past 10 years; now I have chosen Honda Shine; I feel the difference instantly…Happy to ride it,it is so comfortable…
Ravindra Reddy on September 16, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Hi guys,
i would like to buy a bike and this will be my first bike. i m comparing HERO HONDA SPLENDOR PLUS and HONDA SHINE, which is better to buy, please someone(Who will be owning HONDA SHINE can u suggest me how is the SHINE) good performing and good milege
Thanks
Ravindra Reddy.P
shrikanth on September 18, 2009 at 11:03 pm
honda shine, good mileage and very smooth sound
but it start vibration after 60km speed
Sasidhar on October 1, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Hi,
I am the new customer to honda.I bought honda shine last week,while going above 50kms its vibrating more,every time we need to on chowk and start.I am not sure that why its happening.Still up to now i have not satisfied
Kapil on October 11, 2009 at 11:01 am
Hi, I have HONDA shine 125cc . this is a stylis and comfortable bike with a big problem, the problem is its chain socket which slags ( become loose) every driving of 30-50 Kms and it needs to tighten every time. So it is not fully satisfied bike. the deiler behabour of this problem is very GANDHA. Thanks
Goutam on October 18, 2009 at 10:33 am
At first I had got the same problem but after replacing it it is performing great. Now it is nt getting loosed even after 500 kms long continues ride.
pankaj sahu on October 23, 2009 at 2:44 am
i m a collage student.is shine good 4 me.when i need a bike in 100cc-125cc. there r another option passion pro, discover, and glamour. pls suggest me , which bike is better 4 me whenever i wannna good millage about 60 to 80 and good performance
ramu on October 28, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Hi, I have HONDA shine 125cc . this is one of the worst bike in 2 wheeler segment.
Why i will explain.
1.Milage is very bad i.e 50 km
2.Rear tyre is very thin and weak
3.Not suitable for more then 2 people.
4.Battery backup is very bad
5.Every morning self start is not possible.
6.Night head lamp is very less focus
7.After 60 km/h bike will vibrates.
8.For 125 cc bike is requried 5 gares but shine have 4 gares only.
9.This bike is suitable for class roads
10.No value for money.
So dont go for this bike.
manishkumar on October 28, 2009 at 10:59 pm
i am a frequent user of this bike. i am having 3 bikes,2 with spoke and the third with self and alloy.my problem is”i need to modify my bikes as well as change the rear tyres to a wider one. no doubt i am on my end very much satisfied with performance and maintenance but a slight problem is been faced with service and spares which are not available easily. i am from dhanbad,jharkhand and ready to have debate with people who are against honda shine”
prashik on November 17, 2009 at 7:55 pm
i m in confusion comments r good as wel as bad pls tell me practically mechanical fault who have good knowledge
VK on November 18, 2009 at 10:47 am
If you do proper maintenance and service then any bike will give you the good results. I am having Honda Shine and I found this bike is smoother, great pick-up and great mileage. Honda engine technology is great!!!!!
srikanth on November 24, 2009 at 9:48 am
Hi i am going to buy a new bike my options are herohonda passion pro and honda shine which bike is good which one is better for indian roads give me useful suggestion
shastri on November 26, 2009 at 6:12 pm
it is solely a waste bike i brought it before 6 months no pick up it is dammmmmmmm waste bike
Ravi R on November 29, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Hi I’m Ravi from Karnataka.. I’m planning to buy a bike for daily 50 kilometer travel. I’m in confuse to select from Honda Shine, Splendor plus, Passion pro and Discover.. I need good mileage too.. Can anyone suggest me? please..
rahul on December 9, 2009 at 2:57 pm
hi all i am planning to buy honda shine from j.s.p chennai can anyone tell me how’s the service and also abt the bike????
rahul on December 9, 2009 at 2:57 pm
hi all i am planning to buy honda shine from j.s.p chennai can anyone tell me how’s the service and also abt the bike????
manishkumar on December 11, 2009 at 3:03 pm
dear bikers, for one and all, if u r planning to have a new bike with all features and economy please try for Honda shine the plain model without self and alloy wheels . if u face any problem regarding this model contact me at 09386365165.i will respond u just bcoz i don’t think anyone of u will remain unsatisfied
sivasankaran on December 16, 2009 at 4:22 pm
hi,
Bike is very good, expect for the silencer which gets rusted unlike other bikes, Tyre has no grip on rainy seasons.
performance 8/10
hit on December 20, 2009 at 7:34 am
since 2 months im using. new passion pro is far better than shine. u can even compare its look . milleage is more than 55.price is less.looks heavier
Puspak on December 21, 2009 at 11:32 am
I would advice everyone to buy Honda shine, apart from flashy stlye, this bike everything in store for everyone…I am getting an average of 72-75km/litre, gear system are a class, i can drive @ 15-20km/hr even at 4th gear, heavy in centr to give you an excellent balance, seat position superbly good to give you a whole day ride without pain in ur bums…speed, yeah beyond 60 it vibrates a bit, but after multiple servicing, this affair aslo goes into thin air….overallits not stylish like other bike, but an excellent for metro road travels
jeganathan on December 23, 2009 at 1:37 pm
hi, friends i want to buy a shine bike, pls tell me abt the bike perfomance,milege. it’s a good bike or not?
Vamsi on December 29, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Hi,
I recently bought Honda Shine… So far my experience is good. The only problem i am facing is every morning i have to use choke compulsory to start this bike..Pickup, Mileage (55KM),Engine smoothness are good…
vikas kamble on December 31, 2009 at 9:18 am
i want to buy honda shine.one person selling his honda shine,august 2006 model,running is 17000 km til today.he telling price 30000 rupees.so it is affordable to 30000 rupees.plese tell me at what price i buy it.my mobile no.08087369592,e mail id vikask7887@gmail.com.i m waiting for someones reply….
anandakumar on January 1, 2010 at 8:35 pm
sir,
I want honda 2 wheelar delearship.
In tiruppur dist.
my mobile number:09360505100.
anandakumar on January 1, 2010 at 8:36 pm
shine is the best choice
jose peter on January 6, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I am a pride owner of HONDA SHINE. I drive 60kms every day and it gives me a good mileage of 63km/ltr. This bike is matchless in 125 CC segment.
On the other part the tecnicians at the Show room are scary,they do nothing but wash the bike.The Honda Company need concentrate on the customer satisfaction in the aspect of service.
Finally Honda Shine is THE BEST in 125 CC segment
suzerain on January 8, 2010 at 8:22 pm
ya…..!!!this bike is really comfortable,durable and economical…..for me its the only bike that fulfills mine desires…………….
Chandra on January 13, 2010 at 12:33 pm
iam satisfied 4 this bike but i faced lot of prob that is Chain sproket,Mileage also coming very poor that is only 45km/letre.
piyush on January 22, 2010 at 9:05 am
sir,
I am engineering student.I want to buy a in 125cc segment compare with honda shine and glamour please suggest me which bike is much superior or prefer other bike then these.
Manjoor on January 23, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Hi,
I want to 100cc honda bike, So please when come the bike please update my email ID
Waiting …………..
Regard’s
Manjoor
Solapur
sanjay on January 26, 2010 at 11:47 am
now a days i hate the bike Honda Shine bike because it has looked comfortable but so less strong parts of this bike ….,if it want to make unlimited market it has to make strong parts of this bike then customers will ready to buy this bike
S Nanda on February 4, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Hi All,
I’m givin fair feed back on this bike, I bought this bike in June 2007.
Pros,
1. Comfort for a long trip and in the city too (I mean ergo)
2. Appeal
3. good at class roads.
4. no color fadding
5. Mileage is not so bad like other bikes.
Cons,
1. Unsecure while you acceralte more than 60, hell Vibration.
2. gear lock failures
3. starting problem
4. seating is small
5. skids during rain.
6. spares very costly and no durablity.
7. Authorised Service Centers are very less and they are very bad too in treating the customers
conclusion :
It is GOOD bike while comparing to others, except YAMAHA.
At the safety point for the Harsh riding, please don’t go for Honda Shine…
Belive me just I left my bike to the unauthorised service center because the bad treatment and service of Authorised centers. bought the core spares for Rs.579/= for a bike which still not crossed 12500 KMS.
for the new buyers, choice is yours.
Regards,
S Nanda, Chennai.
Uma Sankar on February 17, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Pls tell me that aline weel is best or phoxe well is best for honda 125 cc
arun on February 19, 2010 at 1:43 pm
hai iam 5.5 inch height, which bike is suitable for my heifht honda shine or passion pro???
arun on February 19, 2010 at 1:44 pm
hai iam 5.5 inch height, which bike is suitable for my height honda shine or passion pro???
piyush on February 21, 2010 at 4:14 pm
honda shine is much better then passion pro if you get milage then u will go on honda cb twister