Which bike is better Bajaj Platina 100 or Honda Shine 100?

According to our average user rating, Honda Shine 100 has a score of 4.7/5 while Bajaj Platina 100 is rated 4.5/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Platina 100 and Honda Shine 100 is cheaper?

Honda Shine 100 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Platina 100 or Honda Shine 100?

Bajaj Platina 100 is heavier (117 kg) than Honda Shine 100 (99 kg).

Bajaj Platina 100 vs Honda Shine 100

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Platina 100 and Honda Shine 100. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Platina 100 is ₹ 65,944 and Honda Shine 100 is ₹ 65,003. Bajaj Platina 100 is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Honda Shine 100 is available in 5 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Platina 100 and Honda Shine 100.

Platina 100 vs Shine 100 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Platina 100	Shine 100
Price	₹ 65,944	₹ 65,003
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Power	7.79 bhp @ 7500 rpm	7.28 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Riding Range	825 Km	--

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Power & Performance


Max Power 1 bhp = 746 W	7.79 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	7.28 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	8.34 Nm @ 5,500 rpm	8.05 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Riding Range (Km) The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel.	825	--
Top Speed (Kmph) The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve.	90	--
Running Cost Running cost is a term calculated by BikeWale based on owner reported mileage or ARAI mileage for petrol bikes & lowest range value for electric bikes. Here, fuel cost is assumed as ₹ 102.25/litre for petrol & ₹ 8/unit for electricity.	₹ 1.36/km	--
Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others.	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission	4 Speed Manual	4 Speed Manual
Displacement (cc) Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size.	102	98.98
Rated Power (W) 1 bhp = 746 W	NA	NA
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl) ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions.	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers.	75	--
Battery charging time (Hrs) The time taken for the battery to charge on a regular charger.	NA	NA
Fast charging time The time taken for the battery to charge through a manufacturer on a regular charger.	NA	NA
Riding Modes	NA	NA
Motor type The type of motor used by an electric vehicle.	NA	NA
Battery capacity (kWh) The battery capacity affects the range of electric vehicles.	NA	NA
Battery type Battery types majorly include two varieties - Lithium-ion and Lead Acid.	NA	NA
No. Of Batteries	NA	NA
Portable Battery	NA	NA
Swappable Battery	NA	NA
Charger Type	NA	NA
Charger output Charger output suggest the voltage at which a charger can recharge a battery. A bigger capacity charger can recharge the battery at a faster rate.	NA	NA
Carrying capacity (kg) The load carrying capacity certified by a manufacturer.	NA	NA
Gradeability (Degree) The steepness of grade that a motor vehicle is capable of climbing at efficient speed.	NA	NA
Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has.	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	All 4 Down	--
Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder.	1	1
Bore (mm) Bore is the diameter of each cylinder.	47	47
Stroke (mm) Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom.	58.8	57.04
Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine.	2	1
Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition.	9.5:1	--
Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses.	CDI	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder) A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture.	1	1
Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid.	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission.	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel.	11	9
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel.	2	--
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS6	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks.	Hydraulic, Telescopic Type, 135mm travel	Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock.	110 mm, Spring in Spring Suspension	Dual Rear Shock Absorbers
Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill.	CBS	CBS
Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup.	Drum	Drum
Front Brake Size (mm) Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	130	130
Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear.	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm) Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	110	110
Calliper Type	No	Not Applicable
Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels.	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch) Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel.	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel.	17	17
Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre.	2.75 x 17	2.75 - 17 41P
Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre.	3.00 x 17	3.00 - 17 50P
Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type.	Tubed	Tubed
Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line.	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	33
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	41

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg) Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables.	117	99
Seat Height (mm) The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground.	807	786
Ground Clearance (mm) The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle.	200	168
Overall Length (mm) Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back.	2,006	1,955
Overall Width (mm) Total width of the vehicle.	713	754
Overall Height (mm) Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen.	1,100	1,050
Wheelbase (mm) The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel.	1,255	1,245
Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler.	Tubular single down tube with lower cradle frame	Tubular Frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Battery warranty (Year) A battery warranty promises to repair or replace the battery (for a specified timeframe) if it malfunctions.	NA	NA
Motor warranty (Year) Motor warranty promises to repair or replace the motor (for a specified timeframe) if it malfunctions.	NA	NA
Standard Warranty (Year)	5	--
Standard Warranty (Km)	75000	--

features

Instrument Cluster


Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime.	Analogue	Analogue
Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling.	Analogue	Analogue
Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating.	No	--
Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted.	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter.	1	1
Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters.	Analogue	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge.	No	No
Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display.	No	No
Regenerative breaking The Regenerative Braking system converts the kinetic energy during deceleration and stores it in the vehicle's battery.	NA	NA
Touch screen display Touchscreen display makes toggling between options or accessing features easier than the button-operated method.	NA	NA
OTA Updates	NA	NA
Call/SMS Alerts	NA	NA
Central locking system Central Locking System is a safety feature that is activated using the key of the two-wheeler.	NA	NA
Artificial sound Electric vehicles do not have the same sound as an internal combustion engine. Thus, some manufacturers use an onboard speaker to deliver an artificial sound that mimics an internal combustion engine.	NA	NA
Hill Assist Hill Assist feature ensures that a vehicle does not roll back on an incline.	NA	NA
Anti theft system Anti Theft System is a security system that triggers an alarm when someone tries to tamper with a vehicle.	NA	NA
Geo fencing Geo Fencing limits the use of an electric vehicle in a pre-defined region. Owner can set the distance that a vehicle can ride from the starting point.	NA	NA
Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle.	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display.	No	No
Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon.	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate.	No	No
Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger.	12V	12V, 3.0Ah

Storage


Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	Yes

Mobile App Connectivity


Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music.	No	No

Light System


DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles.	Yes	No
Shift Light Shift Light is an onboard indicator that suggests that the rider should go a gear higher. The shift light can be programmed on select motorcycles.	No	No
Headlight Type Headlight type indicates the type of headlamp a vehicle uses. Most vehicles come with a halogen headlight although LED headlights have started to become more common.	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb
Brake/Tail Light Brake/taillight is used to warn the vehicle behind. The brake lights are turned ON when a rider pushes either (front/rear) of the brake levers.	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal Turn signal aims to indicate that the rider will turn his/her vehicle in a particular direction.	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb
Pass Light Pass light is used to indicate that the rider plans to overtake the vehicle in front of it. The pass light indicates to the vehicle ahead.	Yes	--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) Automatic Headlight On feature keeps the main headlamp of the vehicle running all the time. This improves the visibility of a motorcycle/scooter in the rear-view mirror of vehicle ahead.	No	Yes

GPS & Charging


GPS & Navigation GPS & Navigation function works via Bluetooth to deliver directions on the instrument cluster.	No	No
USB charging port A USB charging port can be used to charge devices on the go. The feature, which is either available as standard or via accessories, can come handy to recharge devices such as smartphones while riding a vehicle.	No	No

Switchgear


Start Type Start type indicates the type of starting mechanism a two-wheeler uses. Most two-wheelers today come with an electric starter, also known as self-starter. The vehicles also get a kick-starter, although the latter is not available in many premium motorcycles.	Electric Start	Kick and Electric
Killswitch Killswitch is used to turn off the engine without turning off the key.	No	No
Parking assist Parking assists the rider move the vehicle back by using acceleration. This feature will always have a speed limit.	NA	NA
Cruise Control	NA	NA
Reverse mode Reverse mode allows the rider to reverse a vehicle with the use of the engine. inclines.	NA	NA
Start/stop button Start/Stop Button is used to start or stop the engine. It is usually located on the right-side of the switchgear.	NA	NA

Pillion Comfort


Stepped Seat In a stepped seat layout, the pillion seat is slightly taller than the rider seat.	No	No
Pillion Backrest Pillion backrest aims to enhance the passenger comfort. The backrest is usually seen on cruiser-style motorcycles although several top-box manufacturers add that feature to the storage box.	No	No
Pillion Grabrail A pillion grabrail can be used by a passenger to hold on to the motorcycle/scooter. The feature comes as standard on all two-wheelers with a passenger seat.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Pillion seat allows the rider to carry a passenger on a two-wheeler. All two-wheelers come with a pillion seat although some bobber-style motorcycles like Jawa Perak do not get the feature.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest Pillion footrest is a place where the passenger can rest his/her feet when travelling on a motorcycle.	Yes	Yes

Additional Features


Additional features	Black Handguards	External Fuel Pump

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Peppy motor that's quick off the line
- Comfortable suspension setup
- Fuel efficient motor
- Equipped with an extremely refined engine
- Priced quite well
- Gets long and wide single-seat
Could be better
- Lacks quality components
- No tubeless tyres
- No disc brake option
- The quality of cycle parts could get better
- Misses out on optional disc brake variant

Colors


Available Colours	Black & Red Black & Silver Black & Gold Black & Blue	Black with Red Stripes Black with Blue Stripes Black with Gold Stripes Black with Grey Stripes Black with Green Stripes

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(1352 ratings) 405 reviews	4.7(20 ratings)

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