So, does the Honda Shine 1252025 miss out in the performance for you and lose its grace over mass appeal in India’s 125cc commuter class with an amalgamation of Honda’s typical reliability along with some modern efficiency as well as comfort? Becoming compliant with new OBD2B emission norms, the Shine 125 delivers a smooth engine, useful tech features and improved ride — making it apt for daily city to peri-urban riding.
Engine Enhancement & Emission Compliance
This houses an updated 123.94cc air-cooled PGM-FI engine for OBD2B compliance lower the seat It generates 10.78PS at 7,500rpm and a peak torque of 11Nm at just 6,000rpm, mated to a fine 5-speed gearbox. The Tune allows you to have a low-end torque and high mileage balance, which is a perfect combo for the City Traffic and Highway Stints.
Digital Instrumentation & Connectivity
For the first time, Honda has introduced a fully digital instrument console this year replacing the old semi-analog cluster. The display now includes:
- Real-time mileage indicator
- Gear-position readout
- Distance-to-empty and ECO mode status
- Service reminder
In addition, many trims now also get a USB-C fast-charging port to create this modern commuter bus.
Improved Traction & Ride Dynamics
In fact, the aspects that make it ride so well:
- More grip from the larger 90mm rear tyre (from 80 mm)
- 18″ standard tubeless tyres and alloy wheels
- Confident braking with wider tyres is enabled by Combined Braking System (CBS) or front disc brake on Disc variants
A 5-step adjustable rear monoshock and telescopic front forks work together to provides fantastic ride comfort when you’re driving over pothole-riddled city roads.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
This is supposed to yield a real-world figure of about 64–65km/l as per Honda, under regular stop-and-go traffic. But 60-70km/l of mileage remains a common number among owners, and on the highways, they get upwards of 75-80km/l as well. Maintaining this workhorse is inexpensive too. On top of it all, if it’s serviced at regular intervals the average maintenance cost will hover around ₹300-₹400 per service and annual maintenance costs will remain around ₹3k-4kPGI: Again great.
Variants & Pricing
The Shine 125 is offered in Drum and Disc variants with ex-showroom prices ranging from about Rs. This puts it in competition with the TVS Raider 125, Hero Glamour 125 and Honda SP 125.
Ride Impressions
Shine 125 is often lauded for its vibrations- and noise-free motor, fuss-free character while moving through the gears in traffic and effortless maneuverability among others. The new dashboard and USB port add some utility. It may not be the most sporting, but for mindsets that default toward conservatism over outright horsepower chasing, it is a popular choice in terms of everyday comfort and reliability.
Final Verdict
The 2025 Honda Shine 125, is still a great balance of mile-munching, simplicity and daily ability. This gives the new Shine a touch of modern amenities like digital dash and USB charging, which adds to commuter experience on offer without compromising on the no-nonsense reliability that Shine has been synonymous with.
