New 2025 Honda Shine 125: Honda’s Shine 125 gets a tech-packed makeover for 2025, adding a digital dash, fresh colours and emission-compliance tweaks. It’s the same reliable commuter that sells by the bucketload, now with a dash of modern flair.
What’s Changed
- Fully digital instrument cluster showing real-time fuel economy, distance-to-empty, service alerts, gear-position and Eco indicator.
- USB Type-C charging port for keeping your phone juiced on the go.
- Engine updated to OBD-2B compliance without sacrificing output: 123.94 cc, air-cooled single makes 10.63 bhp and 11 Nm, paired with a five-speed gearbox.
- Honda’s Idle Start-Stop system and ACG starter deliver silent, fuel-smart ignition cycles.
- Wider 90 mm rear tyre for improved stability and grip, replacing the older 80 mm unit.
- New colour palette: Pearl Igneous Black, Geny Gray Metallic, Matte Axis Gray Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic, Decent Blue Metallic and Pearl Siren Blue.
Engine and Performance
The heart remains a familiar 123.94 cc, BS-VI–compliant mill, fine-tuned to meet OBD-2B norms while still serving up 10.63 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 11 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Honda’s idle stop-start tech kicks in at stoplights, cutting fuel burn and emissions, then quietly flipping back to life when you twist the throttle. Ride feel is as unflappable as ever—smooth, predictable and frugal, hovering around mid-50s kmpl in mixed use.
Chassis, Suspension and Brakes
Underneath, the diamond-type frame carries on with telescopic forks up front and five-step adjustable twin shocks at the rear. Braking stays simple: a 240 mm front disc on the top-end variant or 130 mm drums on the base, backed by a 130 mm rear drum and CBS across the board. The new wider rear tyre tames occasional twitchiness, lending added confidence when darting through city traffic or cruising country roads.
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Design and Practicality
Honda has resisted the urge to overhaul the Shine’s conservative sheet-metal. Instead, it sprinkles in sporty graphics, chrome accents on the headlamp cowl and exhaust cover, plus a long single-piece seat topped by a body-coloured grab rail. The freshly updated instrument cluster integrates neatly into the console, and the USB-C port sits within easy reach—perfect for plugging in a smartphone for navigation or music.
Pricing and Availability
The updated Shine 125 kicks off at Rs 84,493 for the drum variant and Rs 89,245 for the disc version (ex-showroom, Delhi) — a modest hike over the outgoing model, reflecting added tech and compliance upgrades.
As a commuter workhorse, the 2025 Shine 125 balances everyday reliability with a sprinkle of modern convenience. No grand leaps here, just thoughtful updates that keep India’s favourite 125 cc in step with today’s norms and rider expectations.