Honda Shine 100 Vs Shine 125: Differences Explained In 8 Pics

How does the Honda Shine 125 differ from its smaller sibling?

Honda recently launched the Shine 100 entry-level offering in the Indian market. And considering the name, the resemblance with its larger sibling, the Shine 125, is obvious. Here we explain the differences between Honda’s most affordable bike and the best selling 125cc bike in India:

Engine

The first and most obvious difference is of course the engine capacities and specifications. While the Shine 100 has a 99.7cc mill making 7.61PS and 8.05Nm, the Shine 125 has a 124cc engine making 10.74PS and 11Nm. Additionally, while the Shine 125 has a five-speed gearbox, the Shine 100 has a four-speed ‘box.

Hardware and underpinnings

Both iterations of the Shine feature similar suspension hardware (front fork, twin rear shocks) and diamond frame. Moreover, the Shine 125’s rear suspension offers five steps of preload adjustability, which is missing on the Shine 100. Besides, while the Shine 100 features drum brakes front and rear, the 125 gets an optional 240mm disc up front. That said, both get a combined braking system as standard.

Features

The Honda Shine 125’s engine offers a silent starter with ACG (alternating current generator, Honda-speak for an alternator) which translates to silent start-up, which the Shine 100 misses out on. The Shine 125 also features an integrated starter/engine kill switch button, while the 100 makes do with a relatively simple starter button. Both bikes come with a side stand engine kill function. 

Dimensions

The Shine 100 is marginally smaller than the 125. Hence, it has a 5mm lower seat (786mm, as opposed to 791mm on the Shine 125), and a 40mm shorter wheelbase (1245mm, while the 125’s is 1285mm). However, the 168mm ground clearance on the Shine 100 is minutely more than 162mm ground clearance on the Shine 125. 

Price 

As mentioned, the Shine 100 is Honda’s entry-level offering, which means a conservative price tag. So while the Shine 100 can be had for an introductory price tag of Rs 64,900*, the Shine 125 costs significantly more, and can be had for Rs 79,340* for the drum variant and Rs 83,340* for the disc variant (*all prices ex-showroom Mumbai). And finally, while the Shine 125 is currently on sale, bookings for the Shine 100 are open now, with deliveries set to start on May 23.