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Honda Unicorn vs Honda Shine

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Unicorn or Honda Shine? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Unicorn and Shine. Honda Unicorn Price starts at Rs.1.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Honda Shine Price starts at Rs.81,251 (ex-showroom) for Shine 125 Drum. Honda Unicorn is 1 cylinder, 162 cc Engine can generate 12.73 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Honda Shine is a 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.59 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Unicorn provides a mileage of 50 kmpl (base model), and Shine has a mileage of 55 kmpl (base model). Honda Unicorn is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas Honda Shine is available in 5 colours & 4 variants.

Unicorn vs Shine

Key HighlightsHonda UnicornHonda Shine
PriceRs.1.12 LakhRs.81,251
Engine Capacity162.7 cc123.94 cc
Power12.73 bhp @ 7500 rpm10.59 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range50 kmpl55 kmpl
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Honda Unicorn STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.12 Lakh
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Shine 125 Drum
Rs. 81,251
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.25 Lakh
Price Breakup
91,245
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.3
4.2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 Litres
10.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
162.7 cc
123.94 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
CBS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston
Not Applicable
Front Disc Size
240
130
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
25
25
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
25
Front Wheel Size
18
18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
33
41
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
33
Rear Wheel Size
18
18
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
MoNoshock
Hydraulic Type
Front Tyre Size
80/100 - 18
80/100 - 18

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years or 42000 km
3 Years or 42000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Diamond
Diamond Type

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
All 5 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
162.7 cc
123.94 cc
Engine Type
4 Stroke &SI & BS-VI Engine
4 Stroke & SI & BS-VI Engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.048 kwh
0.06 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Maintenance Free
Top Speed
106 kmph
102 kmph
Bore x Stroke
57.3 mm x 63.1 mm
50 mm x 63.1 mm
Charging Socket
Configuration
10?0.2
10.0:1
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Air Cooled

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
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
Analogue
Distance to Empty Indicator
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2081 mm
2046 mm
Width
756 mm
737 mm
Height
1103 mm
1116 mm
Wheelbase
1335 mm
1285 mm
Ground Clearance
187 mm
162 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 Litres
10.5 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1 Litres
0.85 Litres
Body Type
Commuter
Commuter
Seat Height
798 mm
791 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
140 kg
113 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Extremely Refined Engine
  • Great mileage compared to others
  • Low maintaince
  • Sporty looks
  • 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
  • Cold start problem
  • No ABS & Rear Disc brake
  • Not liquid cooled
  • 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 Honda Unicorn and Honda Shine

Safety

Unicorn comes loaded with Single Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Shine has Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On).

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Unicorn has features like Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch and Honda Shine, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Honda Unicorn comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Shine comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Honda Unicorn has a 13 Litres fuel tank with 1103 mm seat height. Honda Shine has 1116 mm seat height and 10.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Honda Unicorn and Honda Shine Owner Reviews

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    • D
      Deb
      18 Dec 2024
      5.0
      It's pocket friendly & very nice bike. Additionally it can be used in short trips within 100 km as well. Maintenance wise it is zero. However, will require care once it crosses 10 years.
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      Vigram
      15 Dec 2024
      3.8
      Nice bike. Good mileage and cost effective. For daily use we can go for it. It's a good family bike suitable for daily use.
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    • AA
      Akhil Abhinav
      10 Dec 2024
      3.4
      Not a comfortable long ride for long distance for city, it is useful and very reliable bike with low maintenance and parts availability is limited; we have to pre-order
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      Prabu
      06 Dec 2024
      4.2
      Good bike good comfort good reliable maintenance cost is enough overall good bike mileage is decent kerb weight is decent no extra features no design classic design is good speedometer is analogue.
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    • SS
      Shreyash Satish
      05 Dec 2024
      5.0
      Budget friendly, classy bike, do long ride very comfortable. Black color is my personal favorite of this bike So silent and smooth ride worth buying in 2024 and 2025. This is my experience.
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