Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) recently forayed into the 100cc motorcycle category with the launch of the Shine 100. The all-new 2023 Honda Shine 100 is the company’s most affordable motorcycle and it has been launched in India at Rs 64,900, ex-showroom. Here are the top 5 things that you need to know about this entry-level commuter motorcycle.
Honda Shine 100: Design and colours
In terms of design, the Shine 100 borrows design cues from its elder sibling, the Shine 125, and gets a basic halogen headlamp, a long single-piece seat, blacked-out elements and five-spoke alloy wheels. Honda is offering the Shine 100 in five colour shades. It is available in a Black paint scheme with Red, Blue, Green, Gold and Grey stripes that give it a dual-tone appeal.
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Honda Shine 100: Engine and gearbox
| Specification | Shine 100 |
| Engine | 99.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected |
| Power | 7.6 bhp |
| Torque | 8.05 Nm |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Mileage | 60-70 kmpl (expected) |
Powering the new Honda Shine 100 is a 99.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine that develops 7.6 bhp and 8.05 Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. While Honda claims that the Shine 100 will offer class-leading fuel efficiency, its actual mileage figures haven’t been revealed yet.
Honda Shine 100: Dimensions
| Specification | Shine 100 |
| Length | N.A. |
| Width | N.A. |
| Height | N.A. |
| Wheelbase | 1245 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 168 mm |
| Seat Height | 795 mm |
| Kerb Weight | N.A. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | N.A. |
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Honda Shine 100: Hardware and features
The Honda Shine 100 is based on a new diamond-type frame. It sports telescopic front forks and dual spring-loaded shock absorbers at the rear. Braking duties are performed by drum brakes at either end with a combined braking system as standard. In terms of features, this entry-level commuter gets a basic analogue instrument cluster that shows a speedometer, odometer and fuel gauge.
Honda Shine 100: Price and rivals
Honda is offering the all-new Shine 100 in a single variant and it has been priced at Rs 64,900, ex-showroom. The Honda Shine 100 will take on other 100cc commuter motorcycles on sale in India which include the Hero Splendor Plus, Hero HF Deluxe, Bajaj Platina, etc.
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