Honda Shine: New kid on the 125-cc block

Photos, pictures and news on Honda Shine, new 125-cc bike from HMSI. Honda makes a bid for the mass-market segment

BY OUR AUTO CORRESPONDENT

Honda Shine. the latest launch in the Indian two-wheeler market is ready for a rollout on April 17. Honda Shine is being launched by Honda Motorcycle and Scooters Ltd, (HMSI) Indian unit of the world's largest selling bike-maker.

The Honda Shine comes equipped with a 125 cc Opimax engine, delivering an acceleration of 0-60 kmph in 5.3 seconds. The engine is four-stroke, single-cylinder air-cooled. Honda Shine will not, initially, have a disc brake or a self-start. These models of Shine are expected to roll out by July.

The Honda Shine offers 10.3 bhp of power @ 7500 rpm. The company claims that the Shine will run for 56 kilometers on a litre of petrol on Indian riding conditions, and that looks decent for a mid-size bike.

According to Honda, the Shine is equipped with puncture-resistant Tuff-up tube and a 'Primary Kick' for easy city riding. Honda Shine will be available in Wild Purple Metallic, Champion Blue Metallic, Black, Alpha Red Metallic and Geny Grey Metallic.

After Honda Unicorn, this is the second bike offering by HMSI. Other two-wheelers manufactured by Honda in India include the Honda Activa, Honda Dio and Honda Eterno.

The Shine has ample seating space for the rider and the pillion, making the ride a breeze. The seating position is engineered to minimize fatigue over long stretches.
Honda says that the Shine is equipped with a host of advanced technologies like Multi-Mapping CDI, Long Intake Pipe, Tumble Flow Combustion Chamber, and Connecting Tube, CV Carburetor, 2 Way Air Jacket and Pulse Exhaust System.

The Honda Shine will be launched zone wise, first in the north and central zone April 17. Later, the Shine will come to the southern zone April 27 and the western and eastern zones on April 28.

The Shine has an on-road price of Rs.45,120 for the drum brake version and Rs.47,065 for the disc brake version in Delhi.

HONDA SHINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Type 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled
Displacement 124.6 cc
Net Power 10.3 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Transmission 4 Speed, Constant Mesh
Ignition Digital CDI (Multi-Mapping)
Starting Kick
Torque 10.9 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Rear Suspension 3 Step spring loaded hydraulic
Front Brake Type 130 mm Drum, 240 mm Disc
Acceleration (0-60 kmph) 5.3 seconds
Rear Tyre 2.75 – 18 48P (6PR)