The Honda Shine 125 has been a very popular choice for motorcycles in India, especially in the busy 125cc group. People know it for being dependable, saving fuel, and giving a comfortable ride. The Shine has steadily gained the trust of many customers since it first came out in 2006. In 2025, Honda has made it even better with the new Shine 125. It has new things added and follows the newest rules for keeping pollution down (OBD-2B). This new version wants to be even more useful and liked, making its spot as a top bike in its class even stronger.
What’s New in the 2025 Honda Shine 125?
The 2025 Honda Shine 125 still looks and measures about the same, but it has some new things that meet what riders need today:
- Engine that Follows New Pollution Rules (OBD-2B): The 123.94cc engine (one cylinder, cooled by air, fuel injection) now follows the latest rules for pollution (OBD-2B). It still has a good power of 10.6 bhp at 7,500 rpm, and its turning power is 11 Nm at 6,000 rpm. It also has a smooth 5-speed gear system.
- New Digital Screen: A big improvement is the new digital screen for the rider. This modern screen shows important info like how much fuel you’re using right now, how far you can go before needing more fuel, when you need to get it checked, what gear you’re in, and a sign that tells you when you’re riding in a way that saves fuel. This helps the rider know more and makes things easier.
- Wider Back Tyre: The new Shine 125 now has a wider back tyre (90mm). This makes the bike look stronger and better, and it also helps it stay steady on the road, making riding feel safer.
- USB Type-C Charging Spot: Because people need to stay connected, the new model has a USB Type-C spot to charge phones and other devices while riding.
- System that Stops and Starts the Engine Automatically: To save even more fuel, the 2025 Shine 125 has a system that automatically turns off the engine when you stop for a short time (like at a traffic light) and starts it again when you twist the handle. This saves fuel and makes less pollution.
- New Colour Choices: The Shine 125 now comes in six nice colours: Pearl Igneous Black, Geny Gray Metallic, Matte Axis Gray Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic, Decent Blue Metallic, and Pearl Siren Blue. This gives riders more options to pick what they like.
Important Things and Details
The Honda Shine 125 still gives a good mix of usefulness and comfort, making it a great bike for everyday travel:
- Engine: 123.94cc, 4-stroke, SI, air-cooled, PGM-FI engine
- Most Power: 10.6 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
- Most Turning Power: 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
- Gears: 5-speed manual
- Brakes: You can choose between drum brakes and disc brakes. Both have a Combined Braking System (CBS) which makes braking safer.
- Suspension: It has springs in the front that go up and down (telescopic) and special back springs (hydraulic type) that you can adjust in 5 ways for a smooth ride on different roads.
- Tyres: Tyres that don’t need tubes (front: 80/100-18, back: 80/100-18) on wheels made of a light metal (alloy).
- Fuel Tank Size: 10.5 litres
- How Far it Goes on One Litre of Fuel: About 55 kmpl (as claimed by the company)
- Weight of the Bike with Fuel: 113 kg (for the drum brake version)
Setting High Marks in the 125cc Group
The Honda Shine 125 has stayed popular because it’s good overall. It has a smooth and dependable engine, it’s comfortable for riding every day, and now it has newer and easier-to-use features. The new digital screen and the USB charging spot are things people expect today, and the wider back tyre and the engine that follows new pollution rules make it even better.
There are many bikes in the 125cc group, like the Hero Glamour, Bajaj Pulsar 125, and TVS Raider 125. But the Honda Shine 125 is still a strong choice. People trust it for being dependable, and the new improvements make it a great option for students, young workers, and anyone who wants a useful and fuel-saving bike for riding in cities and other places.
Tsutsumu Otani, the head of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said that since it started in 2006, the Shine has been the most loved bike in its group, and millions of Indian customers trust it. He also said that over the years, it has always set new high marks for how it performs, how comfortable it is, and how dependable it is. The 2025 Honda Shine 125 shows this is still true, setting new high marks for being useful and easy to use in the 125cc bike class.
The 2025 Honda Shine 125 has a price that’s good for what it offers. It comes in two versions: Drum (starting at ₹84,493 in the showroom in Delhi) and Disc (starting at ₹89,245 in the showroom in Delhi). You can now find it at Honda dealers all over India. With its dependable nature, new features, and nice look, the Honda Shine 125 is ready to stay on top and keep setting high marks in the Indian everyday motorcycle market.