Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has officially launched two new commuter bikes — the Shine 100 DX and the CB125 Hornet. While both bikes come loaded with enhancements, their pricing has sparked discussions across the two-wheeler market.
🏍️ Honda Shine 100 DX : Refreshed Design with Useful Upgrades
The Shine 100 DX is a more refined version of the base Shine 100, introduced with additional features and cosmetic enhancements. Priced at ₹74,959 (ex-showroom, Gurugram), it is ₹6,097 more expensive than the standard version. However, for this price bump, buyers receive notable updates:
🔧 Shine 100 DX Key Highlights:
- New colour schemes and chrome finishes around the headlamp and exhaust
- Addition of a minimal Honda logo
- LCD digital instrument console with real-time mileage info
- 5-step adjustable rear suspension
- Side stand engine cut-off
- Powered by the same 98.98cc engine, producing 7.4 PS and 8.05 Nm
🛵 CB125 Hornet : Honda’s Most Premium 125cc Bike Yet
With an introductory price of ₹1,12,000 (ex-showroom, Gurugram), the new CB125 Hornet is currently the most expensive 125cc motorcycle in India. Built on a new platform, this motorcycle offers a sportier and more feature-packed ride compared to rivals like the TVS Raider 125 SX and Hero Xtreme 125R.
⚙️ CB125 Hornet Key Features :
- Shared engine platform with SP125, slightly tuned to produce 11.14 PS and 11.2 Nm
- Brand-new chassis and design language
- Golden inverted telescopic front fork
- 4.2-inch TFT display with:
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Call and SMS alerts
- Single-channel ABS
- Available in five striking colour options
💰 Price Comparison with Competitors
🔹 Shine 100 DX vs Rivals
| Model | Price (Ex-Showroom) | Key Feature Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Shine 100 DX | ₹74,959 | LCD console, chrome styling, engine cut-off |
| Hero HF Deluxe Pro | ₹73,550 | Affordable, lacks digital console |
| TVS Radeon (Top-End) | ₹79,844 (approx.) | Colour LCD, more stylish but costlier |
| Hero Splendor Plus Xtec | ₹80,511 (approx.) | Bluetooth, LED, higher pricing |
🔸 CB125 Hornet vs Rivals
| Model | Price (Ex-Showroom) | Key Feature Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Honda CB125 Hornet | ₹1,12,000 (Introductory) | Inverted forks, TFT, ABS |
| TVS Raider 125 SX | ₹1,02,665 | LED console, sporty design |
| Hero Xtreme 125R | ₹1,02,100 | Single-channel ABS, most affordable |
📅 Delivery Timeline
Deliveries for both models are scheduled to begin in mid-August 2025, most likely on August 15 (Independence Day), marking a patriotic launch timeline.
🚨 Final Thoughts: Bold Launch with Premium Pricing
While Honda has packed the Shine 100 DX and CB125 Hornet with impressive updates, value-conscious buyers may find the prices, especially of the CB125 Hornet, on the steeper side. Although it introduces segment-first features like inverted forks and TFT console, rivals like Hero and TVS offer competitive alternatives at lower price points.