2023 Honda SP 125 vs Honda Shine 125: In this article, we will compare two amazing 125cc commuters available in the Indian market. The 2023 Honda SP 125 and the just updated Honda Shine 125. Let’s compare them and see which one is better for you.
2023 Honda SP 125 vs Honda Shine 125
Engine details
With the release of the new Honda SP125, the business has now made an engine that complies with OBD2 standards and the BS6 Phase 2 and RDE fuel norms. The bike sports a 125cc ESP fuel injection engine from the manufacturer and an AGS starting motor. A 5-speed gearbox is included with the motorcycle’s engine.
According to the new Real Driving Emission OBD2-standard, the manufacturer employed a 125 cc PGM-Fi engine in the 2023 Honda Shine 125. This engine has a 5-speed gearbox and can produce a maximum of 10.3 horsepower and 11 Nm of torque. The engine also incorporates friction reduction technology, which uses the piston cooling jet to reduce friction. As a result, the engine’s temperature is kept stable. The combination of an offset cylinder and a rocker roller arm, according to the manufacturer, lessens frictional damage. Thus, the engine produces more effective and efficient power.
Features
The 2023 Honda SP125 has a completely digital meter that, among other features, shows average fuel efficiency, the remaining fuel capacity, real-time fuel efficiency, an ECO indicator, a gear position indicator, and a service-due reminder. Further features include an LED headlamp, an engine start/stop switch, a headlamp beam, and a passing switch. With the new bike, a combined braking system is also available.
In terms of features, the 2023 Honda Shine 125 includes a new Honda ACG motor for silent starting. Additionally, it has features including an analogue speedometer, halogen headlamp, start/stop switch, and fuel gauge. The bike is now equipped with tubeless tyres and 18-inch alloy wheels. Aside from this, telescopic forks and a five-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber suspension have both been utilised. Regarding the braking system, it now comes with a combi-braking system with an equaliser, a 130 mm drum/240 mm disc brake up front, and a 130 mm drum brake at the rear.
Price in India
The 2023 SP125 from Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has been released, and it costs Rs 85,131 ex-showroom.
The OBD2-compliant Honda Shine 125 bike was introduced to the domestic market by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI). Its starting price, ex-showroom, is Rs 79,800.
Keep watching our YouTube Channel ‘DNP INDIA’. Also, please subscribe and follow us on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and TWITTER.