Honda Shine 100 DX Debuts with Larger Fuel Tank and Updated Graphics

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has added a new member to its popular commuter range: the Shine 100 DX. As the name implies, the model builds on the legacy of the popular Shine 100 and has a more advanced design and updated features. It stands out with a wide and sculpted fuel tank with a classic Honda logo, redesigned headlamp with subtle chrome, all-black grab rail, and a chrome muffler cover. The bike also features updated graphics on the body panels, which give it a more dynamic road presence. Honda is offering the Shine 100 DX in a palette of four eye-catching colours (Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, and Geny Gray Metallic), and with modern features such as an LCD digital instrument cluster and a side stand engine cut-off. While Honda has not yet revealed prices of its recently debuted commuter, it did share that bookings for it will open from August 1.

Honda Shine 100 DX: Dimensions

The Honda Shine 100 DX is well-suited for everyday travel, thanks to its compact size and practical dimensions. It measures 1,955mm in length, 754mm in width, and 1,050mm in height. 

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The wheelbase of 1,245mm and a ground clearance of 168mm make the Honda commuter easy to handle and comfortable to ride on varied road conditions. The bike weighs just 103 kg (kerb weight) and has a seat height of 786mm and a length of 677mm.

Honda Shine 100 DX: Engine and Hardware

The Shine 100 DX is driven by a refined 98.98cc, 4-stroke BS-VI compliant engine that produces a peak power of 7.28bhp at 7,500rpm and a maximum torque of 8.04Nm at 5,000rpm. Thanks to Honda’s advanced PGM-FI fuel injection technology, the engine offers precise fuel delivery for improved efficiency and seamless throttle response. For transmission chores, the refined setup uses a 4-speed unit. 

As for the hardware, the bike has a diamond-type frame, suspended by a telescopic unit at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Stopping power comes from a 130mm drum up front and a 110mm drum at the rear. The bike rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels, wrapped in tubeless tyres. 

Honda Shine 100 DX: Expected Price and Rivals

Since the DX is referred to as a more premium offering than the existing entry-level Shine 100, the prices are likely to be on the higher side. For reference, the Shine 100 is priced at Rs 68,862 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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The Shine 100 DX will compete against the Bajaj Platina 100, the Hero HF Deluxe, the Hero Splendour Plus XTEC