Comparing the Honda Shine 125 and the Suzuki GSX‑8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the Honda Shine 125 comes with a 123.94 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 10.65 PS @ 7500 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 55 for the Honda Shine 125 versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. 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 | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Single-cylinder, air-cooled, PGM-Fi | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 10.65 PS @ 7500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.5L | 14L |
| Mileage | 55 | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 113 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 791 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | CBS (Drum variant) / No ABS (Disc variant) | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 240mm / Drum, 130 mm | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Drum, 130 mm | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | 5-step adjustable hydraulic monoshock | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 47P | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 90/90-18 M/C 51P | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch alloy, both ends | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Halogen Bulb, DC | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V, 5 Ah | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | — | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Pearl Igneous BlackGeny Gray MetallicMatte Axis Gray MetallicRebel Red MetallicDecent Blue MetallicPearl Siren Blue | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | PGM-Fi (Programmed fuel injection) | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | Drum | 80852 | Drum Brakes, Alloy Wheels Disc | 85211 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Limited Edition | 87186 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Self/Kick | Electric |
| Transmission | 5 Speed manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
