Honda Shine 125 : The 2025 Honda Shine 125 continues to be a favorite in the 125cc commuter segment, offering a perfect balance of reliability, fuel efficiency, and modern upgrades. Designed for both city rides and longer journeys, this bike delivers practicality without compromising on comfort. Whether you’re navigating busy streets or cruising on highways, the Shine 125 ensures a smooth and dependable experience.
Refined Engine for Effortless Performance
Powering the Shine 125 is a 123.94cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 10.6 bhp and 11 Nm of torque, complying with the latest OBD2B emission norms. This ensures cleaner performance while maintaining excellent fuel economy. The 5-speed gearbox offers smooth shifting, making it ideal for stop-and-go traffic as well as relaxed highway rides. Honda’s Eco Technology (HET) further enhances efficiency, making it a cost-effective choice for daily commuters.
Modern Features for Everyday Convenience
For 2025, Honda has also included the Shine 125 with a full-digital meter, featuring real time mileage, distance-to-empty, gear position indicator and service due reminder. It even comes with a USB Type-C charging port for convenient battery top-ups while on the ride. These are intelligent upgrades that the Shine 125 brings to the table, making it a more intelligent and connected commuter motorcycle that is akin to contemporary requirements.
Comfortable and Stable Riding Experience
Its rugged diamond-type frame, telescopic front suspension and twin rear shock absorbers make for a comfortable ride, even on bumpy roads. Wider 90mm rear tyre enhances grip performance and contributes to excellent handling, while the seat’s ergonomic design and slip-resistant cover ensure comfort on longer trips. Riding in the city or on the open road, the Shine 125 is comfortable and sure-footed.Checkered Aluminium Plate: A bold checkered aluminium plate runs down below the seat, chin fairing and rear fender resulting in a sharp looking scoot that will surely get noticed.
Sleek Design and Fresh Color Options
The 2025 iteration of the model continues the Shine’s timeless appeal with a modern design along with 6 exciting colors which complements the Shine’s look – Radiant Blue Metallic, Matte Axis Gray Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic & Black, Pearl Igneous Black and Metallic Black, Silver Metallic. Nice, subtle touches of chrome and cool looking alloy wheels give it a bit of class, while the LED headlight and taillight (instead of the previous halogen setup) give it a bit of a modern touch too.
Affordable Pricing with Two Variants
Honda offers the Shine 125 in two variants:
- Drum brake model at ₹84,493
- Disc brake version at ₹89,493 (ex-showroom Delhi)
The slight price increase over the previous model is justified by the added features and improved emission compliance, making it a value-for-money choice in its segment.
Final Verdict: A Well-Rounded Commuter Bike
The 2025 Honda Shine 125 blends classic with contemporary just right. It gets great mileage, has a great ride, and is packed with features that make it a still one of the best bikes for people who just want to get to work, back home, and around town without much fuss. For your daily ride or adventurous trip, whether you are reaching the office or the promenade, the Shine 125 is the easy and durable way to travel.
