Honda Shine 100 DX & CB 125 Hornet walkaround | Auto Live
The Shine 100 DX sits above the standard Shine 100 as a more premium commuter. Priced at ~₹74,959 ex‑showroom, it offers subtle styling upgrades: chrome accents on the headlamp bezel and muffler cover; blacked‑out engine and grab rail; bolder graphics and fresh colour options (Pearl Igneous Black, Red, Blue & Grey). Up front it sports telescopic forks, 5‑step twin shocks at rear, 17‑inch alloy tubeless wheels; it retains drum brakes with CBS. Under the skin, the reliable 98.98cc fuel‑injected single delivers ~7.28 bhp & 8.04 Nm torque via a 4‑speed gearbox.
The CB125 Hornet is Honda’s sporty 125cc entrant (~₹1.12 lakh ex‑showroom) targeting riders seeking more flair. It features golden upside‑down (USD) front forks, a rear mono‑shock, all‑LED lighting, colour‑matched alloys, sharp body panels, and tank shrouds. Tech includes a 4.2‑inch TFT screen with Bluetooth & Honda’s RoadSync for navigation, calls & messages. Its 123.94cc engine (shared with SP125 etc.) churns out ~11.1 bhp & 11.2 Nm, paired with a 5‑speed gearbox; weight is light (~124 kg), helping with agility.