honda Shine Full Review

Honda Motorcycles and Scooters is known for its cutting-edge technology in its vehicles worldwide. The company offered an innovative product named Honda Shine in India with those proven configuration. Honda Shine competes with the like of Hero Honda Glamour, Yamaha Gladiator, TVS Flame, Suzuki Zeus, Hero Honda Super Splendor, Bajaj Platina 125. Among the competitors, the Honda Shine has most of the class leading features.
Recently, the company renamed its all the model range with prefix CB thereby Honda Shine becomes CB Shine. Similarly, Unicorn and Twister have the same prefix. This change is made when the bikes were upgraded to BS III emission norms. The new Bharat Stage III emission norms came into force from April 2010.
Honda Shine comes fitted with a 124.7cc matted with 4 stroke, air cooled, SI engine. This powertrain can churn out a top power output of 10.3 bhp at 7500 rpm and generates a peak torque of 10.9 Nm at 5500 rpm. Honda Shine incorporates a 4 speed gear box. The gear shifting pattern is all up as ever. Added to this, viscous air filter and CV type carburetor have been equipped to Honda Shine .
Honda Shine is available in three variants such as CB Shine self-disc-alloy, CB Shine kick-drum-spoke and CB Shine self-drum-alloy. All the variants have same engine, cosmetic and dimensions. But self start, disc brake and alloy wheels make them different from each-other. And you need to pay more than Rs 2,000 for having each added feature.
The appearance of the Honda Shine is just gentle and appealing especially made for office-goers. The bike has got aerodynamic shape and panels from front to rear side. It has been wrapped in dual tone colours for pleasing looks. Honda Shine is assembled with large panels and compact fuel tank whereas the rear side has sharp design. The silencer is long and comes with fully covered heat-shield.
Honda Shine Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy
The Honda Shine is equipped with 125cc Optimax engine that ensures full use of fuel for maximum power and mileage. The powertrain is comprised of 4 stroke, air cooled, SI engine that is capable of producing a top power of 10.3 bhp at 7,500 rpm and churning out a peak torque of 10.9 Nm at 5500 rpm. Honda Shine comes loaded with four speed transmission and smooth gear shifting. The company claims a fuel efficiency of 65 kmpl in city, as per standard test conditions. Honda Shine sports a11 litres' fuel tank.
Honda Shine Colors
Honda Shine possesses a variety of colour schemes on its prominent parts. It is available in five options of dual tone colours such as black with red stripes, geny grey metallic, rebel red metallic, vibrant blue metallic and black with grey stripes. The Honda Shine has body match colour at full front fender, mask panel's, side and rear side panels. The rear grab rail comes in body match. The bike has graphics in mainly pearl white shade.
Acceleration and Pick up of Honda Shine
Honda Shine is powered by a 125cc Optimax engine for better fuel use thereby greater power and mileage. The engine configuration includes 4 stroke, air cooled, SI engine. Honda Shine comes coupled with a 4 speed gearbox which follows all up gear-shifting pattern. The mill of the Honda Shine churns out a maximum power figure of 10.3 bhp at 7,500 rpm and a top torque of 10.9 Nm at 5,500 rpm. To reach 0-60 kmph sprint, the bike takes only 5.3 seconds, that is best in the class.
Appearance of Honda Shine
Honda Shine unfolds the same sporty and classy look which all the bikes under Honda flagship possess. The fuel tank of the Honda Shine is available with supporting knee recess and neatly chiseled with new 3D Honda wing emblem on the fuel tank which offers coupled edge with the graphics to add more elegance and sophistication. The fuel tank has the chrome finish traditional cap. The diamond-framed light weight design of the Honda Shine checks even distribution of weight to make the bike very stable.
The stylish new handle bar boasts greater stability during a ride and also ensures extra control to the rider. The rear view mirrors of the Honda Shine are also presnt in a trendier shape. The body colour is painted at the fuel tank, side faring and the body-colorued grab rail to give the bike stunning and appealing looks.
The Ergo-tech design of the seat is developed to offer less fatigue and more comfortable seating and ride position for rider as well as pillion. The broad alloy wheels of the Honda Shine make the look very aggressive and sporty.
Comfort Feature of Honda Shine
Riding the cool and smart Honda Shine ensures lesser fatigue and tiredness. The wide seating space of the bike enhances the comfort level of the bike for both the rider and the pillion. The ergo-tech design of the Honda Shine boasts amazing comfort and stability. The light weight advanced diamond frame makes the ride very comfortable. The double suspensions are designed to absorb superior shock and vibrations. The primary kick and self start too make the Honda Shine comfortable and the puncture resistant tuff up tube also ensure hassle free journey.
Dimensions of Honda Shine
Honda Shine dimension are as follows, overall length is 2014 mm, width is 762 mm and height is 1071 mm. The wheelbase and the ground clearance of the bike are 1266 mm and 175 mm respectively. The kerb weight of the Honda Shine is 121 kg and fuel tank capacity is 11 litre.
Honda Shine Engine
Powered by the outstanding 125cc optimax engine, the all new Honda Shine yield very amazing power and torque. The engine delivers maximum output from optimum input. Both the mileage and acceleration are tremendous with this type of engine in place. The 4 stroke SI engine bestow the maximum power of 10.3 bhp at 7500 rpm and a thumping torque of 1.1 Kgm at 5500 rpm. The engine is incorporated with air cooling technology with viscous air filter for greater performance. The 4 speed constant mesh gear helps in easy and smooth shifting of gears.
Honda Shine Wheels
The broad and sporty alloy wheels of the Honda Shine make the overall look of the bike very impressive. The specification of the front tyre of Honda Shine is 2.75 – 18 42P 4(PR)and the rear tyre is 2.75 – 18 48P (6PR). The rear tyre of the bike is tuff up tube type which ensures lower puncture rate as compared to the conventional tube tyres.
Suspension of Honda Shine
The suspension of the Honda Shine is very sound and the front suspension is of telescopic fork type and the rear one is 3 step spring loaded hydraulic shock absorber. This enhances the stability and control the Honda Shine and make it a very safe bike to run.
Handling & Control Honda Shine
To enhance the tremendous handling and control, the all new Honda Shine is furnished with very sound braking system and suspension. The 240 mm dia front disc brake and the 130 mm dia drum brakes at the rear wheel ensure proper controlling and deceleration of the bike and thus make you safe in the event of unexpected surprises. Even the larger wheelbase makes the handling part very safe.