The 2025 Honda Shine 125, though mostly a value for money commuter bike but gets some substantial updates to the successful formula of India’s most trusted offering in the segment that promises fuel efficiency with modern features and Honda trust. This generation is now equipped with the OBD2B emission standards, improving practically everything about it: usability and comfort.
Emission Compliance & Engine Refinement
The 2025 model is equipped with a OBD2B-compliant, 123.94cc, air-cooled, PGM‑Fi engine. This engine puts out 10.78 PS at 7,500 rpm and a peak torque of 11 Nm at 6,000 rpm mated to a 5-speed gearbox This means power is delivered just as smoothly and consistently as on the standard Nissan Leaf (reviewed here), making it perfectly adequate for commuting, with enough top-end pep to handle short bursts of highway driving.
New Digital Instrument Cluster, Comfort Features
The outgoing semi-analogue instrument cluster has been replaced with the fully digital unit, and that is its biggest standout over the 2025 Shine 125. The display also shows real-time mileage, gear position indicator, eco mode indicator, distance-to-empty, and service reminders. Rider convenience is catered to as it features a USB‑C charging port. The CB300R still comes with features like the side‑stand engine cut‑off and silent ACG starter for convenience.
Stability & Enhanced Grip
It also gets a broader 90mm rear tyre (now up from the previous 80mm), which enhances ride comfort and road stability. Along with these, the alloy wheels enhance braking confidence and overall handling safety alongside tubeless tyres on all variants and an optional front disc brake (Disc variant).
Real-World Mileage & Ownership Costs
Honda says a mileage of close to 64–65km/l is achievable with the help of PGM‑Fi technology. In the real this millege is like 60–65km/l in city traffic and up to 75–80km/l on highway with average speed (morden555) You have low maintenance costs and for local servicing expect to pay ~ ₹300-400 per interval, and the annual running expenses rarely exceed the Rs 4000 bar unless it is a part you need to replace.
Pricing & Variants
The Honda Shine 125 comes in Drum and Disc models which carry a price tag of ₹84,493 and ₹89,245 respectively (ex-showroom, Delhi). So it is competitive to its rivals such as the TVS Raider 125, Hero Glamour 125 and Honda SP 125.
Rider Feedback & Satisfaction
Testament to this is the praise that Shine 125 users show for its agility, low vibration and reliability after years of use. The bike is focused on commuter qualities than riding vigour, but quick comfort, traffic-ridden easy-to-ride nature and long-distance capabilities are its high points.
Verdict
Thus it is still a worthy option for anyone who wants a fuel-efficient, low-maintenance practical commuter motorcycle in the form of the Honda Shine 125 2025. Now, with its new digital dash, improved rear tyre grip — and backed by Honda’s vast after-sales network– it’s an even better version of an already successful favourite.
