All About Honda CB Shine
All About Honda CB Shine
Published on July 17, 2023. EST READ TIME: 3 minutes
Honda Shine has gained many bike enthusiasts who would vouch for it. The chassis stands tall and steadily maneuverers itself through busy roads and intermittent obstacles, including potholes—request for Honda bike insurance , or two wheeler insurance , before you hit the roads.
What’s new in Honda CB Shine bikes?
As a price point, Honda Shine works out to around INR 85000. After chilling around in wonderful summer locales, Honda Shine penetrated the Indian hinterlands. It comes in 5 different dark colors, and the BS 6 version enjoys 50% of the 125cc motorbike sales in India. The first look of the bike is impressive. The aesthetics are a pure marvel and strike everyone with awe-inspiring looks. The design of the front and the blend of the glossy color finish of the bike is commendable. It is easy to see that at this attractive price point, the smart design the Honda Shine bike incorporates is undoubtedly unavoidable. The alloy wheels, the attractive dashboard, and the beautifully designed indicators make the bike a much-desired one.
Features of The Honda CB Shine
The engine follows the BS 6 norms and has an engine displacement of 123.94 cc making it one of the most low-priced bikes in the 125-cc segment. The maximum power is 10.74 PS @7500 rpm. Honda Shine boasts a 5-speed gearbox with alloy wheels. The tires are tubeless, and the bike runs on petrol. The torque is 11 Nm @ 6000 rpm. The bike claims 65 kmpl mileage with drum brakes on both the front and rear and a curb weight of 114 kg. With petrol pumps placed far apart in the hinterlands, the fuel tank capacity is 10.5 litres with a single cylinder and double valves. The seat height is 791 mm, and the ground clearance of 162mm. The options in the braking system are that a disc brake can be availed by paying Rs. 10, 000 additionally.
It is important to note that the traffic department has made it mandatory as per the Government of India rules that all bikes need bike insurance in two flavours: (1) Comprehensive cover and (2) Third party bike insurance. Third party bike insurance is mandatory and takes care of all third party liabilities, including the accidental death of the third party. The comprehensive insurance package can be bought from HDFC ERGO, which includes complete coverage, including bike theft. The vehicle is unauthorised to roll on the roads without some form of insurance. An HDFC ERGO zero depreciation bike insurance is also recommended so that the owner can get the full value of the bike, as charged by the showroom, in the event of theft or damage.
Variants and Colours of Honda Shine
There are four variants of the Honda Shine bike,
1. Drum: available at Rs. 79,738
2. Celebration Edition Drum: 81,238.
3. Disc: 83,738
4. Celebration Edition disc: Rs. 85,238
The reviews and star ratings
The reviews of the bike are quite impressive, with a 4.4-star rating. The ‘performance’ of the bike is a noteworthy 4 star, and similarly so for ‘value for money .’People are very happy about the mileage as it far exceeds the claim of 65 kmpl.
Top 2 Competitors of Honda CB Shine
The two top competitors of Honda Shine are Hero Splendor and TVS Raider. The Splendor from the Hero stable resembles the old Hero CD 100 model and is immensely popular with budget-conscious riders. The mileage is strikingly similar to Honda Shine, but the engine capacity is 100 cc.
The other popular competitor TVS Raider is beautifully designed and is equipped with a 125 cc engine. However, the price is around Rs. 10,000 more than the Honda Shine bike. The Raider is more powerful than the Honda Shine regarding torque and bhp, but the mileage could be more economical. TVS claims the Raider to be having a fuel economy of 65 kmpl.
Conclusion
The Honda CB Shine has received wide acclaim among bike riders in the economy segment. It is considered an ideal bike for city roads and hinterlands. It is undoubtedly the highest-selling bike in the 125 cc category in India. Buying a third party bike insurance for Honda Shine through an insurance company is advisable, as it will provide coverage for any third party liabilities and its also mandatory as per Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.
Disclaimer : The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales
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