Shine 125 vs SP 125: Which is best?

• Shine 125 starts at Rs 80,852. SP 125 starts at Rs 87,878. Shine 125 gets 55 kmpl mileage. SP 125 gets 65 kmpl mileage.

Honda Shine 125 and Honda SP 125 are two of the most preferred commuters from Honda’s India lineup in the 125cc segment. Daily runners looking for a motorcycle

that offers good fuel efficiency, is very practical, and has low running costs find themselves between these two. Even though they have the same engine displacement and basic Honda engineering under their skins, they are offered at different prices with different features and specs. Here is how both models stack up against each other in terms of price, claimed mileage, and major features - a guide for prospective buyers to understand their options and how these motorcycles fall into place inside the highly contested 125cc segment. Also Read: Honda Dio 125 X-Edition Launched - Check Price, Design And Features

Honda Shine 125 Vs Honda SP 125: Price Comparison

The price of the Honda Shine 125 starts at Rs 80,852 for the base variant and goes up to Rs 85,211 for the top-end variant. Recently, the brand introduced a limited edition variant for the model, priced at Rs 86,211. Honda has positioned the Shine 125 as a value-oriented model.
Coming to the SP 125, it is comparatively more expensive than the Shine 125. It is priced from Rs 87,878 and goes up to Rs 95,465. All these mentioned prices are ex-showroom figures.
The price gap that we see here is due to differences in equipment like instrument cluster, more features and bodywork design.

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Honda Shine 125 Vs Honda SP 125: Engine And Power Figures

Coming to the mechanical side of things now, the Honda Shine 125 is powered by a 123.94 cc engine, which produces 10.63 hp of maximum power at 7,500 rpm and 11 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. This unit is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
Moving on to the SP 125, the engine on duty here is the same 123.94 cc engine. Here, it puts out 10.72 hp of maximum power and 10.9 Nm of maximum torque. You will find a 5-speed gearbox here as well.

Honda Shine 125 Vs Honda SP 125: Claimed Mileage

Talking about the mileage, the Shine 125 promises a claimed mileage of about 55 kmpl. The Honda SP 125, on the other hand, claims a mileage figure of close to 65 kmpl.
Also Read: Honda Shine 125 Limited Edition Launched In India - What’s New

Honda Shine 125 Vs Honda SP 125: Feature And Equipment Differences

The Shine 125, when it comes to features, has a basic analogue instrument cluster, traditional halogen lighting as well as essential switchgear. The SP 125, however, steps up in features with a semi-digital instrument console, a side-stand engine cut off and a little more refined ergonomics. It also has a subtly different fuel tank layout and body graphics. These give the bike a more urban appeal. Speaking of braking, both bikes offer standard 130 mm drum brakes at the rear, with optional front disc variants available.