Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Honda Shine

Should you buy Bajaj Freedom 125 or Honda Shine Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Bajaj Freedom 125 price in Delhi is Rs 95000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Honda Shine price in Delhi is Rs 80250 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Freedom 125 makes 9.5 PS and 9.7 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Shine stand at 10.74 PS and 11 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Freedom 125 in 7 colours whereas the Honda Shine comes in 5 colours. Out of 221 user reviews, Shine scores 4.1 whereas the Bajaj Freedom 125 tallies 4.7 out of 5 based on 33 user reviews..TheBajaj Freedom 125 Mileage is around 65 kmpl, while the Honda Shine Mileage is around 55 kmpl.

Freedom 125 vs Shine

Key Highlights	Freedom 125	Shine
Mileage (Overall)	65 kmpl	55 kmpl
Max Power	9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm	10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, Air cooled	4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine

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Basic Information	Bajaj Freedom 125	Honda Shine
On-Road Price	Rs.1.09 Lakh onwards	Rs.94,261 onwards
Mileage (Overall)	65 kmpl	55 kmpl
Max Power	9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm	10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.7 Based on 33 Reviews	4.1 Based on 221 Reviews
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 3,154 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 2,739 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.6,567 Freedom 125 Insurance	Rs.6,192 Shine Insurance
Colours	Ebony Black - RedPewter Grey - Yellow	BlackDecent Blue MetallicRebel Red MetallicMatte Axis GreyGenny Grey Metallic
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Basic Information

Bajaj Freedom 125

Honda Shine

On-Road Price

Rs.1.09 Lakh onwards

Rs.94,261 onwards

Mileage (Overall)

65 kmpl

55 kmpl

Max Power

9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm

10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.7

Based on 33 Reviews

4.1

Based on 221 Reviews

Body Type

Commuter Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 3,154

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 2,739

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.6,567
Freedom 125 Insurance

Rs.6,192
Shine Insurance

Colours

Ebony Black - RedPewter Grey - Yellow

BlackDecent Blue MetallicRebel Red MetallicMatte Axis GreyGenny Grey Metallic

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	4 Stroke, Air cooled	4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Displacement	124.58 cc	123.94 cc
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.	1	1
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder.	2	2
Fuel Supply	-	Fuel Injection
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	-	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	5 Speed	5 Speed
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	50 mm
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	63.1 mm
Compression Ratio Reflects the ratio of the maximum volume in the cylinder (when the piston is at the bottom) to the minimum volume (when the piston is at the top) during the engine cycle. Higher compression ratios generally lead to more efficient combustion.	10.5:1	10±0.2
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	9.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm	11 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Self Start Only	Kick and Self Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

4 Stroke, Air cooled

4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine

Displacement

124.58 cc

123.94 cc

No. of Cylinders

Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.

Cooling System

Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Air Cooled

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	Digital	Analogue
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.	Digital	-
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	Digital	Analogue
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Fuel Type - CNG and Petrol, Range - 330 km (CNG - 200 km + Petrol - 130 km), Top Speed - 90.5 kmph with CNG and 93.4 kmph with Petrol, Throttle Control	Honda Eco Technology, Enhanced Smart Power, Silent start with ACG, Side Stand Engine Cut-Off
Seat Type	Single	Single
Handle Type	-	Single Piece
Body Graphics Refers to the decorative decals or paint schemes on the bike's bodywork, enhancing its visual appeal.	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	Yes	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Digital

Analogue

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ

Digital

Analogue

Tripmeter

Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.

Digital

Features and Safety
Braking Type	Combi Brake System	Combi Brake System
Fuel Gauge	Digital	-
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Fuel Type - CNG and Petrol, Range - 330 km (CNG - 200 km + Petrol - 130 km), Top Speed - 90.5 kmph with CNG and 93.4 kmph with Petrol, Throttle Control	Honda Eco Technology, Enhanced Smart Power, Silent start with ACG, Side Stand Engine Cut-Off

Features and Safety

Braking Type

Combi Brake System

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Additional Features

This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.

Fuel Type - CNG and Petrol, Range - 330 km (CNG - 200 km + Petrol - 130 km), Top Speed - 90.5 kmph with CNG and 93.4 kmph with Petrol, Throttle Control

Honda Eco Technology, Enhanced Smart Power, Silent start with ACG, Side Stand Engine Cut-Off

Performance
Overall Mileage	65 kmpl	55 kmpl
Top Speed	93 kmph	-

Performance

Overall Mileage

65 kmpl

55 kmpl

Top Speed

93 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	CNG - 2 kg + Petrol - 2 l	10.5 L
Width These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	-	737 mm
Length	-	2046 mm
Height	-	1116 mm
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	825 mm	791 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	162 mm
Wheelbase	1340 mm	1285 mm
Kerb Weight	147.8 kg	114 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

CNG - 2 kg + Petrol - 2 l

10.5 L

Width

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

737 mm

Length

2046 mm

Height

1116 mm

Electricals
Headlight	Halogen	Halogen
Taillight	Bulb	Bulb
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	Bulb
DRLs	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

Halogen

Taillight

Bulb

Turn Signal Lamp

Bulb

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	130 mm	130 mm
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	110 mm	130 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

130 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

110 mm

130 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	-	Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Diamond

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