- 2023 Honda Shine 100 launched at RS 64,900 (ex-showroom)
- Comes with an all new 100cc engine
- Available in 5 colour options, bookings open
With the introduction of the Shine 100 in India, Honda Motorbike & Scooter India (HMSI) has joined the 100cc commuter motorcycle segment. The 2023 Honda Shine 100 bike will target the market for affordable commuters, and the company set its pricing at Rs 64,900. (introductory price, ex-showroom). We'll look at the key highlights of the recently released Honda Shine 100cc in this article.
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Honda Shine 100 - Engine & Specifications
Honda has created a brand-new 100cc engine for the new Shine. It sports a brand-new 99.7cc engine that can produce up to 8.05 Nm and 7.6 horsepower at its highest output. A brand-new diamond frame specifically created for this bike is home to the engine, which has a 4-speed gearbox. The new engine is likewise OBD-2 compliant and compatible with E20 fuel.
Honda Shine 100 - Brakes, Tyres & Suspension
The recently released Shine 100 has alloy wheels and road-biased tyres. A telescopic front fork and dual spring shocks at the back handle the suspension work. Drum brakes are used for braking on both ends, with the help of a combined braking system (CBS).
Honda Shine 100 - Features
The Shine 100 has some basic but important features. It comes equipped with a halogen headlamp, tail lights, and indicators, an analogue twin-pod instrument dashboard, a side stand inhibitor, and a combined brake system. There are no fancy features on the bike.
Honda Shine 100 - Design & Colours
This 100cc bike takes design cues from its larger Shine 125 sister. It gets a black headlamo cowl, chrome exhaust muffler cover, a long single seat, all-black alloy wheels, a blackened engine casing, an aluminum grab rail, and other features. It also gets a black headlamp cowl. Black with Red Stripes, Black with Blue Stripes, Black with Green Stripes, Black with Gold Stripes, and Black with Grey Stripes are the 5 colour options for the new Honda motorcycle.
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Honda Shine 100 - Price & Rivals
Honda has set the motorcycle's introductory price at Rs 64,900. (ex-showroom, Mumbai). The bike competes against other 100cc commuter motorcycles including the Hero HF Deluxe, Hero Splendor Plus, and Bajaj Platina. Bookings for the Shine 100 have started, and shipping will begin in May.
Verdict: The Hero HF Deluxe, Hero Splendor Plus, and Bajaj Platina are three well-known bikes in 100cc segment that will compete with the new Shine 100. Honda Splendor, the market leader in 100cc motorcycles, will face stiff competition from the new Shine 100.