Honda Shine: What is the bike all about?
Honda Shine comes powered by a 124 cc, spark-ignition petrol engine that offers an ideal combination of power and fuel efficiency. The engine is fully compliant to BS6 emission norms and produces a maximum output of 10.5bhp along with 11Nm of max torque. The bore and stroke are measured at 50mm and 63.1mm and in order to deliver optimum performance, Honda has used the PGM-FI fuel injection system to feed petrol into the engine’s combustion chamber. Further aiding competence of the engine is 10±0.2 compression ratio. Shine features both a self and a kick start method for providing extra convenience to riders.
In order to complement the high-performance abilities of Honda Shine Bike, a 5-speed gearbox has been used. The power is channelized to the rear wheel with the help of a multi-plate wet clutch. Both front and rear tire on Shine are 80 mm wide with an aspect ratio of 100. The tubeless tire technology has been used in the interest of the rider’s convenience and safety.
The stopping power is provided by either a 240 mm disc or a 130 mm drum at the front though, in the rear, a 130 mm drum mechanism is a standard part of the equipment. In terms of suspension hardware, Shine comes equipped with a diamond frame chassis which is suspended with the help of telescopic forks and hydraulic suspension at front and rear respectively. The real suspension system is a 5-step adjustable unit which makes the bike suitable to traverse a wide variety of tarmac.
The length, width, and height of Shine are rated at 2046mm, 737mm, and 1116mm respectively. The ground clearance stands at 162mm while the wheelbase is rated at 1285mm. The disc version of the Shine weighs 115 kg while the drum variant tips the scale at 114 kg. A large 10.5-liter fuel tank is a very practical aspect as it equips the Shine with a healthy travel range in a single refill.
Available in 4 different colors, Honda Shine features a number of impressive features that set it apart from its contemporaries. Take, for instance, the silent start ACG feature which makes sure that the Shine starts without any kind of vibration, jerk, or noise. The 5-Speed gearbox offers a seamless and buttery smooth shifting experience while the DC headlamp provides a flicker-free, powerful beam for safe riding experience at night. The engine start-stop switch is another useful and practical value addition and so is the integrated headlamp and passing switch. The instrument cluster is designed in a very sophisticated manner. It displays all the necessary information which is structured in a very easy to understand manner
Honda Shine mileage is among the best in the industry and compared to the outgoing BS4 model, the Shine BS6 version offers 14% more fuel-efficiency to customers. The improvement is significant and this coupled with the comprehensive warranty package of 6 years (3 years of standard warranty + 3 years of optional warranty) makes Shine an ideal bike to meet all your riding needs. So, what you are waiting for, visit the nearest Honda dealership and take a test drive to find for yourself how competent the Shine turns out to be.