Comparing the Honda Shine 125 and the Sportster S side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Honda Shine 125 is available at a price on request, while the Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. On the engine front, the Honda Shine 125 comes with a 123.94 cc unit compared to the Sportster S's 1,252 cc, producing 10.65 PS @ 7500 rpm and 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 55 for the Honda Shine 125 versus 19.6 Kmpl for the Sportster S. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air cooled | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 123.94 cc | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | Single-cylinder, air-cooled, PGM-Fi | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 10.65 PS @ 7500 rpm | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.5L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 55 | 19.6 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 113 | 228 |
| Seat Height | 791 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | CBS (Drum variant) / No ABS (Disc variant) | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 240mm / Drum, 130 mm | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Drum, 130 mm | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | 5-step adjustable hydraulic monoshock | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 47P | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | 90/90-18 M/C 51P | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch alloy, both ends | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Halogen Bulb, DC | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V, 5 Ah | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
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| Cluster | — | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| Color Options | Pearl Igneous BlackGeny Gray MetallicMatte Axis Gray MetallicRebel Red MetallicDecent Blue MetallicPearl Siren Blue | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| Fuel System | PGM-Fi (Programmed fuel injection) | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Drum | 80852 | Drum Brakes, Alloy Wheels Disc | 85211 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Limited Edition | 87186 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | STD | 1805000 |
| Starter | Self/Kick | Electric |
| Transmission | 5 Speed manual | 6‑speed manual |











