Comparing the Honda Shine 125 and the Yamaha R3 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 Yamaha R3 is priced at ₹359,900. On the engine front, the Honda Shine 125 comes with a 123.94 cc unit compared to the Yamaha R3's 321cc, producing 10.65 PS @ 7500 rpm and 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 55 for the Honda Shine 125 versus 25 Kmpl for the Yamaha R3. 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 | 321cc |
| Engine Type | Single-cylinder, air-cooled, PGM-Fi | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Power | 10.65 PS @ 7500 rpm | 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 29.5 Nm (3.0 kgfm) @ 9,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.5L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 55 | 25 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 113 | 169 |
| Seat Height | 791 | 780 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | CBS (Drum variant) / No ABS (Disc variant) | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc, 240mm / Drum, 130 mm | Hydraulic single disc, 298 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) |
| Rear Brake | Drum, 130 mm | Hydraulic single disc, 220 mm |
| Rear Suspension | 5-step adjustable hydraulic monoshock | Swingarm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 47P | 110/70 R17M/C 54H Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 90/90-18 M/C 51P | 140/70 R17M/C 66H Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch alloy, both ends | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Halogen Bulb, DC | Dual LED headlight |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V, 5 Ah | 12 V, 7.0 Ah |
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| Cluster | — | LCD Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | Pearl Igneous BlackGeny Gray MetallicMatte Axis Gray MetallicRebel Red MetallicDecent Blue MetallicPearl Siren Blue | Icon Blue |
| 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 | | 339028 |
| Starter | Self/Kick | Electric |
| Transmission | 5 Speed manual | Constant Mesh, 6-speed |








