Which bike is better Honda Shine, Honda SP 125 or Bajaj Pulsar NS125?

According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS125 has a score of 4.4/5, Honda Shine is rated 4.4/5 while Honda SP 125 has a rating of 4.4/5.

Which bike among Honda Shine, Honda SP 125 and Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is cheaper?

Honda Shine is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Honda Shine, Honda SP 125 and Bajaj Pulsar NS125 has a better mileage?

Honda SP 125 (65 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Pulsar NS125 (49.5 kmpl) and Honda Shine (55 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Honda Shine, Honda SP 125 or Bajaj Pulsar NS125?

Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is heavier (144 kg) than Honda Shine (114 kg) and Honda SP 125 (117 kg).

Honda Shine vs Honda SP 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda Shine, Honda SP 125. The ex-showroom price of Honda Shine is ₹ 77,799 , Honda SP 125 is ₹ 82,705. Honda Shine is available in 5 colours and 4 variants, Honda SP 125 is available in 5 colours and 2 variants. 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 Honda Shine, Honda SP 125.

Shine vs SP 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Shine	SP 125
Price	₹ 77,799	₹ 82,705
Capacity	124 cc	124 cc
Power	10.59 bhp @ 7500 rpm	10.72 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	55 kmpl	65 kmpl

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₹ 77,799
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SP 125

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₹ 82,705
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Pulsar NS125

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₹ 1,05,601

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	10.59 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	10.72 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	11.6 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	10.9 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	11 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124	124	124.45
Cylinders	1	1	1
Bore (mm)	50	50	56
Stroke (mm)	63.1	63.1	50.5
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2	2
Compression Ratio	10±0.2	10.0:1	10.3:1
Ignition	Digital CDI	Digital CDI	DTS-i
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	All 5 Up	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate type	Multiplate Wet Clutch	Wet Multi Plate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	10.5	11	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	1.3	1.76	2.6
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	578	715	594
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	55	65	49.5
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	102	100	103

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	CBS	CBS	CBS
Front Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	130	130	240
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130	130
Calliper Type	No	No	Dual Piston
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	18	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	18	17
Front Tyre Size	80/100 - 18	80/100 - 18	80/100 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	80/100 - 18	80/100 - 18	100/90 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	33	33	28
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	41	41	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Hydraulic Type	Hydraulic Type	Mono shocks

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	114	117	144
Overall Length (mm)	2,046	2,020	2,012
Overall Width (mm)	737	785	810
Overall Height (mm)	1,116	1,103	1,078
Wheelbase (mm)	1,285	1,285	1,353
Ground Clearance (mm)	162	160	179
Seat Height (mm)	791	790	805
Chassis Type	Diamond Type	Diamond	Single down tube

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	3	5
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	42000 Kilometers	42000 Kilometers	75000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No	No
USB charging port	No	No	No
Front storage box	No	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	No	No	Analogue
Stand Alarm	No	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	0	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Analogue	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	Yes	No
Low Battery Indicator	No	No	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V, 5.0Ah	12V, 5.0Ah	12V Full DC MF
Headlight Type	Halogen Bulb	LED Head Lamp	Bulb and Reflector
Brake/Tail Light	Halogen	Halogen	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Silent Start with ACG	Silent Start with ACG	Split Grab Rails

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Butter smooth 125cc engine
- Excellent fuel efficiency
- 5-speed gearbox is slick to operate
- 125cc engine offers excellent refinement
- Great fuel efficiency
- Offers comfortable ride
- 125cc motor churns out good power
- Easy to ride in the city
- Cost of maintenance is low
Could be better
- Instrument cluster design looks old
- Quite pricey compared to its rivals
- Disc brake variant is priced quite high
- Misses out on some modern features
- Conservative styling
- Looks same as other Pulsar NS models
- Overall quality could have been better

Colors


Available Colours	Black Geny Grey Metallic Rebel Red Metallic Athletic Blue Metallic Matte Axis Grey	Striking Green Matte Axis Grey Metallic Imperial Red Metallic Athletic Blue Metallic Pearl Siren Blue	Burnt Red Pewter Grey Saffire Blue Orange

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(2570 ratings) 849 reviews	4.4(912 ratings) 299 reviews	4.4(235 ratings) 52 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.2	4.4	4.6
Reliability	4.3	4.2	4.3
Performance	4.2	4.3	4.2
Comfort	4.4	4.2	4.5
Service Experience	4.1	3.8	4.2
Maintenance cost	4.0	3.9	3.8
Value for Money	4.2	4.0	4.2
Extra Features	3.8	4.3	4.1

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I bought this bike from jay honda showroom six months back, it was a nice experience

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A compact beast

One of the best bikes in 125cc segment although a little bit pricey as compared to it

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2021 Bajaj Pulsar NS125 Review | A Sporty Alternative To Pulsar 150? | BikeWale

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This is the Pulsar NS125 - the smallest and most affordable model in Bajaj’s NS line-up which also has the NS160 and NS200. Now, since this is a 125cc motorcycle under the sporty NS brand, it is very likely to be compared to the KTM 125 Duke. However, the NS125 caters to a different set of buyers and competes closer with its own siblings - the Pulsar 125 and the Pulsar 150. So in this video, we tell you all about the Pulsar NS125, where it really fits in, and most importantly whether you...


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FAQs About Shine & SP 125

Q: Which bike is better Honda Shine, Honda SP 125 or Bajaj Pulsar NS125?

A: According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS125 has a score of 4.4/5, Honda Shine is rated 4.4/5 while Honda SP 125 has a rating of 4.4/5.
Q: Which bike among Honda Shine, Honda SP 125 and Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is cheaper?

A: Honda Shine is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike between Honda Shine, Honda SP 125 and Bajaj Pulsar NS125 has a better mileage?

A: Honda SP 125 (65 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Pulsar NS125 (49.5 kmpl) and Honda Shine (55 kmpl).
Q: Which bike is heavier Honda Shine, Honda SP 125 or Bajaj Pulsar NS125?

A: Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is heavier (144 kg) than Honda Shine (114 kg) and Honda SP 125 (117 kg).

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