As a trusted companion of Indian commuters, the Honda Shine 125 embraces the new year of 2025 showcasing the reliability and efficiency known towards it. The motorcycle’s performance, practicality, and elegance fuse seamlessly together capturing the eye of newly interested daily riders. Even with new competitors entering the segment, the Shine 125 boasts cutting edge features whilst never sacrificing its dependability. Let’s explore why this motorcycle is iconic in the evolving commuter segment.
Updated 2025 Features And Looks
As it was previously known, and important to riders, the 2025 Shine 125 maintains its hallmark design. As with the previous versions, the new iteration is also ‘minimalistic’. Sharp headlamps continue to be paired with sleek fuel tanks to present a sporty and practical look. Honda has been known to release new vibrant colours on the market. Thus, Pearl Igneous Black, as well as Decent Blue Metallic and Rebel Red Metallic which are the new colours added to the bike’s palette are a welcomed sight. With the new diamond type frame and the 113 kg kerb weight, the rider would have no problems navigating through heavy traffic.
Enhanced Features And Convenience
With regard to the analogue gauge, Honda fully replaced it with the digital one on the new model, and now the 2025 Shine 125 features a fully digital instrument cluster. This new screen keeps the rider informed with real-time data on fuel economy, distance-to-empty, gear position, and even issues service alerts. Additionally, the blasted fuel economy shows to the rider. Moreover, a Type-C USB port improves charging on the go. Moreover, the idle start and stop fuel efficiency features from Honda are the most relevant in stop and go commuting.
Improvement Of Effectiveness
Shine 125 comes with a single cylinder, air cooled and fuel injected engine 123.94cc that is now OBD-2B compliant, thus, emission compliant. With the new update, the engine is capable of delivering 10.6 bhp at 7,500rpm and 11nm at 6,000 ru. Moreover, it is paired with a smoother 5 speed gearbox. With this configuration, the rider gets a balanced mix of power for city streets and a refined ride for the short highway ventures. Honda’s ACG starter makes the engine’s idle start feature smoother for the rider, resulting in a joltl2ess launch.
Comfort And Control
The Shine 125 provides the best rider comfort courtesy of the bike’s wide cushioned seat and the 5-step adjustable rear suspension, allowing for individualised comfort. Fuel easy to control the motorcycle’s comfort settings. The telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers offer plush comfort over all kinds of roads. The rider and the pillion are also accommodated comfortably, making it ideal for long rides. The side-stand engine cut-off provides added safety by not allowing ignition when in side-stand. It also adds to the safety to the rider by not allowing the engine to start in this condition.
Efficiency Meets Affordability
Shine 125’s PGM-FI technology provides the motorcycle an optimised fuel delivery system supporting the telescopic front forks and twin rear shock exhausts. The Shine 125 is already fuel efficient boasting an ARAI claimed mileage of 64 kmpl, and in the real world it delivers 55-60 kmpl depending on the riding conditions. Added to this is the extremely low maintenance cost as well as the strong after-market network of this bike adds to the near ₹87,251 ex-showroom price. Further supporting this ease of access is the 3 year 42,000 km warranty.
Safety And Braking
No Ferrari is complete without powerful brakes, and the Shine 125 is not one to compromise on safety. The CBS (Combi Brake System) of the bike’s model enables the rider to have balanced and controlled braking, in the event that the rider does not possess the finesse to manage the momentum of the entire motorcycle. The base model also prioritises rider safety, being equipped with 130mm drum brakes, while the top variant boasts further safety features with a 240mm front disc. The motorcycle also has improved safety as the rear tyres have been redesigned to 90mm, making it more reliable and stabilising the bike on daily rides.lent comfort to that commuting professional as well as great fuel economy.
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