Honda CB Shine becomes Highest selling 125cc bike in India; Specs; Features; Price

On the global platform too, CB Shine has raced ahead to become Honda Motor Company, Japan’s Number One selling motorcycle across Honda’s two-wheeler operations worldwide for the first time ending FY’13-14.

Celebrating this milestone, Mr. Keita Muramatsu – President & CEO, HMSI rolled out the epic 30th lac CB Shine produced at Honda’s second plant at Tapukara, Rajasthan.

Sharing CB Shine’s stellar performance on global platform, Mr. Keita Muramatsu – President & CEO, HMSI said – “We thank our valued customers, business partners and Associates for this remarkable feat. CB Shine is not only No. 1 selling 125cc motorcycle in India but also the world! For the first time ending FY’14, CB Shine has become No. 1 selling motorcycle for Honda Motor Company, Japan worldwide.”

Expressing sincere thanks to Honda customers, Mr. Y. S Guleria – Vice President, Sales & Marketing, HMSI said – “CB Shine has become India’s first ever 125cc motorcycle to achieve 30 lac unit sales. This reaffirms that CB Shine is a true Winners Choice and is universally accepted by valued customers. We firmly believe customer experience and customer loyalty is priceless and will work to delight our customers in future too.”

Glimpses of the exciting journey of Honda’s flagship 125cc motorcycle are as follows:

• CB Shine was launched in April 2006 with the unique Optimax technology.

• It quickly garnered 9% market share with sales crossing 1.17 lac units in its first year itself.

• Backed by regular value additions & superior Honda technology, CB Shine became India’s Single largest selling 125cc motorcycle by FY’2008-09, merely two years since its launch.

• While all major 125cc motorcycle models witnessed sharp decline in sales during global economic slowdown in FY’ 2008-09, CB Shine sales continued its strong upward sales trajectory.

• CB Shine achieved its first 10 lac happy customers in October, 2010 (54 months) while 20 lac customer milestone was achieved in November, 2012 (25 months). With speed, the latest 30 lac Cumulative sales were achieved in April 2014 (just 16 months).

• Last fiscal 2013-14, this segment faced de-growth. In comparison, CB Shine scaled greater heights with record Sales of 7.40 lac units, with ever highest single month sales of 94,300 units in March’14.

• Since becoming segment leader, Honda’s CB Shine leadership over nearest competitor model has consistently grown from 9% in FY’2008-09 to 61% in 2013-14. In volume terms, sales gap with nearest competitor has widened from 22,000 units to 2.81 lac units in FY’13-14, clearly indicating the overwhelming customer trust in CB Shine.

• Today, every third 125cc motorcycle purchased in India is a CB Shine. Ending FY’13-14, CB Shine leads by 33% market share.

To meet the overwhelming customer demand, Honda is producing CB Shine at its Tapukara (Rajasthan) and Narsapura (Karnataka) plants. Price of the bike starts from Rs. 47,341 (for kick-drum-spoke variant) and goes upto Rs. 54,051 (for self-disc-alloy variant). (both prices are ex, Delhi).

Honda CB Shine Features:

• Strong and flexible frame.

• Handle bar weights and new age mirror design for better stability.

• 3D Honda emblem on the fuel tank, stylish graphics and body coloured rear grab rail.

• 5 attractive colour options- Force Silver Metallic, Black, Geny Grey Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic and Monsoon Grey Metallic.

• Striking Ergo-Tec design for better comfort.

• Viscous air-filter, requires cleaning after 4,000kms and replacement after 12,000kms.

• Maintenance free battery

• Front disc brake (optional), Black alloy wheels (optional), Self-Start (optional) and tubeless tyres.

Honda CB Shine Specifications:

Honda CB Shine Engine:

• Displacement: 124.7cc

• Type: 4-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder, OHC

• Bore x Stroke: 52.4mm x 57.86mm

• Max. Power: 10.12bhp @7,500rpm

• Max. Torque: 10.54Nm @5,500rpm

• Gearbox: 5-speed (all back)

Honda CB Shine Dimensions:

• Length: 2014mm

• Width: 762mm

• Height: 1071mm

• Wheel Base: 1266mm

• Ground Clearance: 157mm

• Kerb Weight: 120kg

• Fuel tank capacity: 10.5 litres

Honda CB Shine Suspensions:

• Front: Telescopic forks

• Rear: Spring loaded hydraulic

Honda CB Shine Brakes:

• Front: 240mm disc (optional)/130mm drum

• Rear: 130mm drum

Honda CB Shine Tyres:

• Front: 80/100 - 18 47P tubeless

• Rear: 80/100 - 18 54P tubeless