The 2025 Honda Shine A solid evolution of one of India’s most loved entry level motorcycles The New Honda Shine 2025 is finally here as a comprehensive upgrade of one of India’s favourite commuter motorcycles. The Shine is certainly one of the most refined, fuel-efficient and reasonably low maintenance motorcycle in the market, now with more features, technology that is current, and slimmer emissions to boast.
Be you a college-goer, office-goer, or a delivery executive, the Honda Shine 2025 has something for everyone – comfort, efficiency and long-term reliability.
Price and Variants
The New Honda Shine 2025 is offered in two major trims:
- Drum Brake Model – From ₹84,493 (ex-showroom)
- Disc Brake Version – Around ₹ 89,245 (Ex-Showroom)
This price tag on the Shine 2025 scores the motorcycle a highly competitive price point in the 125cc commuter segment offering excellent value for the features and the performance.
Motor and Pollutant Certification
The 2025 Shine is powered by a 123.94cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, fuel-injected motor. Power and torque stands at about 10.6 bhp and 11 Nm respectively and the bike gets a 5-speed unit to do the transmission duty.
What’s new on this model is its adherence to the newest OBD2-B (BS6 Phase 2) emissions norms. This helps keep the bike cleaner, and the on-board diagnostics monitor emission performance and issue a warning to the rider if needed.
Mileage and Real World Efficiency
Honda Shine has been hailed as a fuel efficient bike, and the 2023 model is no different. Riders can expect:
- City mileage: 55–60 km/l
- Can Pass road milage 60-70 km/l ( Smooth Drive)
Adding Idling Stop System, enables further fuel savings in congestion, as well as greater fuel cost savings.
New Features and Technology
One of the major changes in the 2025 Shine is the all digital instrument console. This console displays:
- Real-time mileage
- Distance-to-empty
- Gear position indicator
- Eco indicator
- Service reminders
- Some useful features are:
- Mobile charging port - USB Type-C
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- 90mm Rear Tyre for Better stability
- ACG starter motor with silent start function
These features makes the Shine 2025 a far more user-friendly and feature-rich commuter bike than its predecessors.
Design and Styling
Honda has stuck to the tried and tested formula by keeping the Shine visually the same, but with an added sprinkle of modern touches to catch the fancy of today’s buyers. Now it has six new colors, such as Pearl Igneous Black, Rebel Red Metallic, or Geny Grey Metallic.
The styling is still mature, changes like updated graphics and a fatter rear tyre lend it more road presence but it doesn’t look over the top.
Ride Comfort and Handling
Telescopic front forks, dual rear shock absorbers and a light kerb weight (121kg) attribute the Shine 2025 with a sense of nimbleness and stability. It’s a nice ride for great on city streets; the suspension tuning works well in taking bumps and potholes.
The fatter rear tyre will give it a better grip around corners and under braking loads, more so if you ride with a pillion.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good mileage and low running cost
- engine (with fuel injection) OBD2-B.
- The complete digital meter with advanced surroundings
- Lightweight and portable for easy handling
It comes with a dependable engine and a low maintenance.
Cons:
- No LED headlamp; uses halogen
- Buttocks might be outdated rather than modern
- Lacks Bluetooth connectivity
Final Verdict
New Honda Shine 2025 – Builds On Solid Foundation The New Honda.. It mixes fun with efficiency in a way that few other bikes can and does so with typical Honda refinement and build-quality. The digital cockpit, USB charge port and automatic start-stop are valuable in the real world without diluting the essence of what the bike has to offer.
For those wanting a frugal, comfortable and tech rich bike under ₹90,000 the Shine 2025 is just the right choice. And it’s a compelling argument, reinforcing once again why Honda Shine remains the leader of India’s commuter segment.
