Honda Shine 100 Launched in India: Price, Features, Specs and More Explained

The all-new Honda Shine 100 commuter motorcycle has arrived in India. It is Honda's first 100cc motorcycle in the country, and it will be aimed at rural and semi-urban markets. The introductory price starts at Rs. 64,900 (ex-showroom, Maharashtra). The motorcycle's production will begin this month, and it will be available in Honda dealerships by May 2023. Honda has begun taking reservations for the Shine 100 as of currently. Of all motorcycle sales in India, the 100cc segment accounts for 33 per cent of the market. Hero MotoCorp, thanks to its Splendor line of motorcycles, consumes a significant portion of this 33 per cent. About 2.5 lakh units of the Splendor are sold each month. Honda has not participated in this market segment, which excludes it from competition in one-third of the motorcycle market. Honda plans to compete with Splendor with the launch of the new motorcycle. Additionally, the bikemaker is providing a special 6-year warranty package for the Shine 100 (3 years standard + 3 years optional extended warranty). In this article, we bring you the top highlights of the 2023 Honda Shine 100.

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2023 Honda Shine 100: Mechanical Specifications

A 100cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled Honda engine with maximum outputs of 7.61bhp and 8.05Nm has been installed. This motor is attached to a four-speed gearbox and housed in a tubular frame. Having said that, the Shine 100's engine is OBD-2 compliant (onboard diagnostics) and can track emissions in real-time.

2023 Honda Shine 100: Exterior Design

The Honda Shine 100 features basic bodywork and simple lines that are typical of commuter vehicles. A single-piece seat, a black headlamp cowl, and black five-spoke alloy wheels are included. There are five different colour options for the Honda motorcycle. There are black surfaces with Red graphics, Blue graphics, Gold highlights, Blue graphics, and even Black surfaces with Grey graphics.

2023 Honda Shine 100: Comfort and Convenience Features

According to Honda, the Shine 100's long seat (677mm) and distinctively shaped tank with a narrow leg opening angle give the rider an improved knee grip while travelling long distances. Indian riders of average height can easily touch the ground thanks to the ideal seat height (786mm).

Besides this, it includes a Side Stand with Engine Inhibitor to guarantee a safe ride while the side stand is in use. The exclusive Combi-Brake System (CBS) with Equalizer is also included with the Honda Shine 100. It has a long 1245mm wheelbase and a 168mm high ground clearance. A halogen headlamp with bulb turn indicators is now standard on the new Shine 100. A twin-pod instrument console with a speedometer, odometer, and fuel level readout is included in the list of features. 

2023 Honda Shine 100: Hardware

The Shine 100 has dual shocks in the back and telescopic forks up front to keep things simple. Drum brakes mounted on the five-spoke alloy wheels with road-biased tyres are used to brake the vehicle at both ends.

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2023 Honda Shine 100: Price and Rivals

The 2023 Honda Shine 100 is priced at Rs 64,900 (ex-showroom). The motorcycle is now available for reservations, and deliveries should start within the next two months.

Along with the Hero Splendor, the motorcycle's competitors will include the Hero HF Dawn, the Bajaj Platina 100, and the TVS Radeon. Honda currently offers two 110cc motorcycles in its lineup: the 110 cc Livo and the CD 110 Dream. As a result, the new motorcycle is priced below these two models.