If you are looking for a reliable, affordable and smart commuter bike for everyday travel, the Honda Shine 100 is the perfect option for you. This bike is the company’s entry-level bike and the cheapest 100cc bike in its segment with electric start. The Honda Shine 100 is available in two variants and nine attractive colors, allowing you to choose the bike to your liking. So let’s know about this bike well.
Design and look
First of all let’s talk about the design and look, the design of the Shine 100 is simple, functional and purposeful. The bike has a halogen headlight, a tear-drop shape fuel tank and a grab rail with a single-piece seat. Also the central set footpags make it more comfortable for riding. Overall its design is quite suitable for everyday city rides.
Engine and performance
Now let’s talk about the engine and performance, the Honda Shine 100 has a BS6 engine of 98.98cc, which gives power of 7.28bhp and torque of 8.05Nm. The engine is air-cooled and single-cylinder and has a four-speed gearbox attached to it. The bike is OBD-2-compliant, ie it can monitor real-time modifications. Also the bike weighs only 99 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 9 liters.
Braking and Suspension
Talking about braking and suspension, the Shine 100 has both front and rear drum brakes and also has a compound braking system (CBS) for both wheels. Suspension has traditional telescopic front fork and dual rear shocks. Front and rear drum brakes are fitted on the bike’s cast alloy wheels, ensuring safe braking in city traffic.
Features
Speaking of features, the Honda Shine 100 has an analog twin-pod instrument cluster. It provides all the necessary readouts such as speedometer, odometer, fuel level, neutral indicator and check engine light. This cluster gives simple but all the necessary information and makes the riding experience easier.
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Price and Availability
Talking about price and availability, the Honda Shine 100 price is different according to its variants. The price of the Shine 100 Standard starts at ₹63,525 while the Shine 100 DX is priced at ₹69,534 X-showrooms. These prices are the average X-showroom price and include all basic features.