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Honda Shine vs Bajaj Freedom 125

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Shine or Bajaj Freedom 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Shine and Freedom 125. Honda Shine Price starts at Rs.81,251 (ex-showroom) for Shine 125 Drum and Bajaj Freedom 125 Price starts at Rs.89,997 (ex-showroom) for NGO4 Drum. Honda Shine is 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.59 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Bajaj Freedom 125 is a N/A cylinder, 125 cc Engine can generate 9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Shine provides a mileage of 55 kmpl (base model), and Freedom 125 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Honda Shine is available in 5 colours & 4 variants whereas Bajaj Freedom 125 is available in 5 colours & 3 variants.

Shine vs Freedom 125

Key HighlightsHonda ShineBajaj Freedom 125
PriceRs.81,251Rs.89,997
Engine Capacity123.94 cc125 cc
Power10.59 bhp @ 7500 rpm9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range55 kmplN/A km/charge
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Honda Shine Shine 125 Drum bike
Honda Shine
Shine 125 Drum
Rs. 81,251
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Bajaj Freedom 125 NGO4 Drum bike
Bajaj Freedom 125
NGO4 Drum
Rs. 89,997
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    91,245
    Price Breakup
    97,467
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.5
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    10.5 Litres
    2 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    123.94 cc
    125 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
    18
    R17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    41
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    33
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    R16
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Telescopic Fork
    Rear Suspension
    Hydraulic Type
    Linked Monoshock
    Front Tyre Size
    80/100 - 18
    80/90 -17

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    LED headlight

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years or 42000 km
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Diamond Type
    Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    All 5 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    123.94 cc
    125 cc
    Engine Type
    4 Stroke & SI & BS-VI Engine
    4 Stroke Air Cooled
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    -
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.06 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Top Speed
    102 kmph
    93.4 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    50 mm x 63.1 mm
    54 mm x 54.4 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
    Analogue
    Digital
    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 Bulb
    Halogen
    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
    1285 mm
    1340 mm
    Ground Clearance
    162 mm
    170 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    10.5 Litres
    2 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    0.85 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Commuter
    Commuter
    Seat Height
    791 mm
    825 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    113 kg
    147.8 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • 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
    • 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
    Cons
    • Lacks modern features like digital display
    • No major changes in design for a long time
    • Price is higher than the competitors
    • 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
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    Detailed Comparison of Honda Shine and Bajaj Freedom 125

    Safety

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

    Comfort & Convenience

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

    Transmission

    Honda Shine comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Freedom 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

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

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    Honda Shine and Bajaj Freedom 125 Owner Reviews

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      • N
        Nilesh
        17 Jan 2025
        3.8
        Very good design bike and good mileage also look is very good, sitting is very good and strong body and good pickup bike i like this bike.
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        Kamal khan
        14 Jan 2025
        4.2
        8 years Honda shine bike performers good Honda comfort bike Honda shine bike look best Hinda bike perfect average.
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        Sandeep
        12 Jan 2025
        5.0
        Excellent bike. a combo of power and mileage in this segment. Best performance. Best mileage. Excellent shocker front and rear. Comfort seat. Long seat with comfort is best.
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        Zohurul Islam
        10 Jan 2025
        5.0
        Very good ride and comfort this Honda shine but I buy the new bike tvs rider 125 igo model and mobile connection Bluetooth thank you very much.
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        Arun More
        05 Jan 2025
        4.6
        Excellent bike, ride also comfortable. Best bike in India. Average also good. Not any back problem when we ride this bike. Good looking bike. My favourite bike in all bikes in India.
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