Honda India has upgraded its Shine 125cc to Honda CB Shine. The launch was eventually clubbed with that of upgraded Unicorn too.
It has to be noted that the Honda CB Shine is obviously not a new model and it looks like a strategy by the Honda India to just rename all its bikes as Honda CB versions.
As the prices have gone high, Honda aspires to position itself as premium bike brand in the big Indian market. Although bike lovers come to an agreement that the features Honda offer are hardly any worthy as what is called premium as compared to what is offered by its adversaries.
With that being said what are new reasons for more shine on the new Honda CB Shine?
New 3D Honda Emblem on the fuel tank
New graphics
Handle bar weights
New viscous air filter
Maintenance-free battery
The new Honda CB Shine will now be compliant with the latest emission norms that came to effect from April 01, 2010.
Design and looks of the new Honda CB Shine
The fuel tank comes with supporting knew recess and neatly chiseled. The cap is retained as in the old, chrome and the new 3D Honda wing emblem on the fuel tank gives that edge coupled with the graphics that add to the elegance.
The new handle bar weights will add to the stability during a ride and gives extra control to the rider. The mirrors are tweaked to a trendier shape and the body-colored grab rail adds to the sheen while riding.
The Ergo-tec design is developed on the basis of human engineering to offer less fatigue and more comfortable seating and ride position for rider as well as pillion. The diamond-framed light weight design offers even distribution of weight on the bike and so there is extra stability and control.
Engine of the new Honda CB Shine
There is nothing new as to the power plant of the new Honda Shine. It runs on a 125cc ‘Optimax’ engine generating a power of 10.3 BHP. The Optimax Engine comes with tall gearing which is better than the previous version. The Honda claims that the Optimax is capable of generating maximum torque at low rpm, implying better pickup and mileage. As to the new Optimax engine, it is actually a 4-stroke, air-cooled and single-cylinder engine – nothing but scaled down variant of Unicorn engine. The engine takes off the bike from 0-60 km speed in 5.3 seconds.
The new viscous filter will enable to cut on the maintenance costs and Honda promises leakage-free and maintenance-free battery.
The rear tyre comes with patented tuff-up tube which is more puncture resistant. Additionally there is an option of front disc brakes which is more responsive than the conventional drum brakes. It also comes with self start option for convenient city ride.
Color choices and pricing of the new Honda CB Shine
The new Honda CB Shine comes in 5 shades:
Rebel Red Metallic
Geny Grey Metallic
Vibrant Blue Metallic
Black with red stripes
Black with grey stripes
The Delhi on-road price of the new Honda CB Shine varies according to the option chosen:
Honda CB Shine (kick start, drum brakes, spoke wheels) – Rs. 45,813
Honda CB Shine (self start, drum brakes, alloy wheels) – Rs. 50,013
Honda CB Shine (self start, disc brakes, alloy wheels) – Rs. 53,165
Last word about Honda CB Shine
With all being said, there is nothing so attractively new in the Honda CB Shine and Honda lovers will surely be disappointed with the CB Shine. It is a fake launch by Honda to re-impress the CB on all its brands; looks like.
is this true that now shine is cummng wd a digital metre n 5 gears…….coz i hv booked one n paid rs-30000 adv n would get the bike wd a month…….. please tell me fast……… the plain shine is nt so stilish……… d other members of my group hv pulsur 135 And 150cc and apache 160cc…….i wanted to buy dazzler bt my dad refused to buy me a 150cc bk……. so please tell me fast……. u cn sms me on my num-9832903733…….. please tell fast….. and also abt its millage if i am a rough rider.
no dude do u want sporty in 125cc stunner is best n do u want a real sport bike is only APACHERTR 180CC WITHANTI LOCK BREAKING SYSTEM OR NON ABS .NO PULSAR,R15,CAN BEAT APACHE ……………………..CUZ I HAVE BOTH SHINE N APACHE
i bought my cbshine on 20.01.2011. its very smooth & comfortable……. i get mileage around 56kmpl… i like this bike
please tell me mileage of the new honda cb shine
my shine milege 64
64
bike is very good.
I am confused btwn Passion Pro and Honda CB shine.
Pls help which one is better in both of this bikes.
hi shine built quality is good compare to passion
HI,
FRIENDS I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT HONDA CB SHINE IS GOOD IN ALL MANNER LIKE LOOKS,MILEAGE,MAINTANCE,RIDING…….BUT SIR IT START VIBRATE WHEN IT GOES SPEED ABOVE 60.
IF THERE IS ANY SOLLUTION FOR THAT PLS SEND .
Recently I have taken a CB Honda Shine, It’s rebel red colour, I like best it because Shine is realy shine. I want to know how maintained it for better performance ?
Hi,
I bought honda shine 15 days ago. Bike is running smooth. I would like to give few suggestions. At my home town i purchased shine 3 years. I drove it for 300 km and took only one break. The drive was very smooth. No noise in chain after so long drive.
Advice: Dont use self start first thing in the morning or after 2,3 hours. It will spoil your battery very soon.
Keep changing engine oil before 2000 km. One more thing try to use one petrol (not switching to xtra premium, speed, general petrol). Also dont let bike go in reserve, because petrol at the bottom of the tank may have some dust which may go into you carbeurattor.
Dont accelerate very much after starting any time (any bike if you are using, especially in the morning).
Try to run first few km between 40-50 km and then you can accelerate.
a real cruiser with a mileage of 57-60 kmpl. smooth. gets even better after the first 1000 kms
I am using this bike from last 1.5 years,
its a good city bike.
I have notice following problems in the bike.
1) poor wet grip for rear tyre(size 2.75 x 42)
you can fit 3×18 on same rim as i did)
2) vibration above 60 kmph
3) not good for highway running.
if u r looking for a good city bike..then go for it.
how much average it give now when you have fit 3×18 Tyre my friend, i also want to do this….
Hi All,
Honda Shine is a Nice bike . Any one can buy .. no problems.
i purchase this bike in june -10, i like it ,very smooth in ride and comfortable.
but in shine we need 5th gear for better speed. because this bike pick 40 km normal, 5th gear needed for run sast and smooth on long drive.
it is good comparizon other bikes, in rate, fuel, milege according pickup.
i ride this bike from jaipur to bharatpur 209 km regular. and jaipur to delhi via alwar. i dont have any problem
i appreciate with you my friend same observation this bike need a 5th gear.
Hi,
Being 125 CC bike, it seems it should give good mileage.
Can any one tell me the mileage of this bike.
70per litter
Dear sir,
Please give actual price on honda cb shine. and also send finance facilities with annuam
The on road price is around 62000 in coimbatore and The initial payment is 16000 and EMI is 2460 for 23 months
Hi I am looking for a bike in 125cc segment. I m really confuse between Honda CB Shine and Yamaha SS125. Which one is better in performance and looks overall?
Fuel Capacity after reserved Can you tell me….
when will luanch honda cb shine with digitalmeter??????????????
The Honda CB Shine Is Very Nice Bike Whose Bugget Is In Range Of 50,000-62,000 It Varies According To City…
The Mileage Of It Is In Range Of 62-70 kmpl, As Per Your Driving Skill…
There Is No Such Problem Like Vibration At 60 kmph…
go for honda shine
I have completed arond 6000+ kms , For Average Speed of 55 to 6o kmph in City traffic I get around 58 kmPL, The Vehicle has Extra 2 to 3 inches saddle height there in you will be put to drive in strait line , Shorter vehciel you can cut and drive, I am waiting for South India monsoon to be over there in I will do long drive around 900 kms in 2 days time, Most of the Fuel pumps donot have nozzle to fill in Air Inflate the tyres in right way
IT is with MRF Zapper FS- Y Tyres and Tube in my CB Batch of Shine. Also the HAndle Weights are Dummy one they use just plastic handle plugs. IT is better you buy After market one [ Magnet / Alloy Based from Unicorn or other vehicle and fix it ] The Electricial Switch position is ockward means Turn Indicator Switch / Horn switch should have Better ergonomics. Also The vehicle lags City light or parking light which is required. The Chain Cover has Extra Gap And Rear Swing arm There is Gap in the stiffner should be closed with help of some putty or piece of resin / Gel.
plz change the model like sporty
Hi all,
can you tell me how much kilometer can honda shine can run per day?
Bcoz i want to travel from vellore to coimbatore? its around 350 km
pls tell me shine me digital meter hai ki nahi.
pls give actual price in honda shine
plz give price in honda cb shine & mileage
honda shine mai digital hai kya rpl pls
Honda shine is a very good bike fr city.this is bst bike in 125 cc segmnt….
its very nice bike:)
I’m confused i want buy. which in best cb shine/discover125 .
when u will launch digital meter for honda shine
hey i want to buy honda cb shine. but really there is problem like vibration at above 60
great performance of honda cb shine great pickup,milage
my blue honda shine beat yamaha sz150,discover125,135,150,stunner125cc,n pickup it also beat the honda cbunicorn..
is shine good quality bike , after lisining problems in that bike i am to take that bike so pls tell me is it good to take honda shine bike???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
what is average of shine cb 125cc
Till now i don’t know the exact average of Honda Shine, every shine gives different average.
its nic bike for smooth riding not good for speed riding………….
I Have booked Honda Shine spokes weel with out self start, this option is good or how i should go for Slef with alloy wheel variant.
Kindly suggest as soon as possible