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Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Honda Shine

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Freedom 125 or Honda Shine? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Freedom 125 and Shine. Bajaj Freedom 125 Price starts at Rs.94,995 (ex-showroom) for NGO4 Drum and Honda Shine Price starts at Rs.80,250 (ex-showroom) for Shine 125 Drum. Bajaj Freedom 125 is N/A cylinder, 125 cc Engine can generate 9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm power whereas Honda Shine is a 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.59 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of range, Freedom 125 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Shine has a mileage of 55 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Freedom 125 is available in 5 colours & 3 variants whereas Honda Shine is available in 5 colours & 4 variants.

Freedom 125 vs Shine

Key HighlightsBajaj Freedom 125Honda Shine
PriceRs.94,995Rs.80,250
Engine Capacity125 cc123.94 cc
Power9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm10.59 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge55 kmpl
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Bajaj Freedom 125 NGO4 Drum bike
Bajaj Freedom 125
NGO4 Drum
Rs. 94,995
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Honda Shine Shine 125 Drum bike
Honda Shine
Shine 125 Drum
Rs. 80,250
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.03 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    90,121
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.5
    4.2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Chain Drive
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    2 Litres
    10.5 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    125 cc
    123.94 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    CBS
    CBS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Not Applicable
    Front Disc Size
    -
    130
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    25
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    25
    Front Wheel Size
    R17
    18
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    41
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    33
    Rear Wheel Size
    R16
    18
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic Fork
    Telescopic
    Rear Suspension
    Linked Monoshock
    Hydraulic Type
    Front Tyre Size
    80/90 -17
    80/100 - 18

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    Tachometer
    -
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Odometer
    Digital
    Analogue

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    LED headlight

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    -
    3 Years or 42000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Trellis Frame
    Diamond Type

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    All 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    -
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    125 cc
    123.94 cc
    Engine Type
    4 Stroke Air Cooled
    4 Stroke & SI & BS-VI Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    -
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Chain Drive
    Battery Capacity
    -
    0.06 kwh
    Battery Type
    -
    Maintenance Free
    Top Speed
    93.4 kmph
    102 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    54 mm x 54.4 mm
    50 mm x 63.1 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    -
    10.0:1
    Cooling type
    Air cooled
    Air Cooled

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    Service Reminder Indicator
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    Console Type
    Digital
    Analogue
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    -
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    Radial Tyres
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    Halogen
    Halogen Bulb
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Brake Assist
    -
    CBS
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    -
    2046 mm
    Width
    -
    737 mm
    Height
    -
    1116 mm
    Wheelbase
    1340 mm
    1285 mm
    Ground Clearance
    170 mm
    162 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    2 Litres
    10.5 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    -
    0.85 Litres
    Body Type
    Commuter
    Commuter
    Seat Height
    825 mm
    791 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    147.8 kg
    113 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • World’s first CNG-powered commuter motorcycle
    • Offers a combined range of 330 km, 200km in CNG and 130 km in petrol mode
    • Affordable pricing with a starting price of Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom)
    • Gets a dedicated CNG & Petrol switchover button, and can be switched between petrol and CNG on the go
    • It offers the longest seat in the segment with 785 mm length
    • Available in three variants and multiple dual-tone colour options
    • Gone through 11 safety tests to ensure the safety of the CNG cylinder and overall motorcycle
    • Bajaj’s widespread sales and service network
    • Build quality is the best in its segment
    • Design is neutral & liked by all
    • Engine performance is very smooth
    • Riding comfort is very good for long rides
    • Fuel economy is one of the best in the segment
    Cons
    • Design is subjective and may not appeal to everyone
    • Long queues on CNG pumps will result in long wait while refilling the CNG tank
    • The 2 kg CNG and 2-litre petrol capacity is a bit less
    • The base variant misses on LED lighting and disc brake
    • The speedometer console is small in size
    • Lacks modern features like digital display
    • No major changes in design for a long time
    • Price is higher than the competitors
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    Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Freedom 125 and Honda Shine

    Safety

    Freedom 125 comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Shine has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Bajaj Freedom 125 has features like Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts and Honda Shine, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    Bajaj Freedom 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Shine comes with 5 Speed Chain Drive transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Freedom 125 has a 2 Litres. Honda Shine has 1116 mm seat height and 10.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Freedom 125 and Honda Shine Owner Reviews

    • Freedom 125 Review
    • Shine Review
      • Pk
        Prakash kumar
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        The bike is excellent in everything, mileage is awesome, engine power is also good enough for safe driving, must purchase it, worthy to buy, love the design of bike.
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        Sandeep kumar
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        Very good experience, with a large sit and stylist. In this range, one of the best bikes. Enjoy your new Freedom bike. It's to good, like that's the CNG bike's best price.
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        Likes (5)
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        Vicky Ogale
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        Awesome features and good mileage compared to other bikes will create a good benchmark to other competitive bikes.
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        Likes (3)
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        Shivkumar
        3 Month ago
        5.0
        Nice I want to buy this bike because it gives 100 km of mileage on cng and petrol It covered 65 km average and it's features were very nice.
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        Likes (7)
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        Ujjwal kumar
        3 Month ago
        5.0
        I want to purchase this bike. It looks awesome and it's one of the best bike in 2024. As we talk about mileage is Superb. World first cng bike in India.
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        Likes (4)
        Reply
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