
The Honda SP 125 is the successor to the CB Shine SP 125. Interestingly, the Japanese bike maker has not just updated the engine for BS6 compliance with one or two additional features, but rather it has given the motorcycle a substantial makeover. Given the fact that the CB Shine has consistently stayed in the list of the top five highest selling two-wheelers in India, it is an important product for the brand and a comprehensive update was crucial to keep its desirability intact. Having said that, we spent some time with the new SP 125 to find out if, despite losing the ‘Shine’ moniker, does the motorcycle still shine in the real world?