Honda has unveiled two new motorcycles – the CB 125 Hornet and the Shine 100 DX – and one of them is targeted at the commuter segment, sitting above the Shine 100 that is already on sale in India. Now, for those considering a commuter from Honda, the question is: which one should you choose, the standard Shine 100 or the Shine 100 DX?
We are here to answer that very question. Let’s look at the differences between the Honda Shine 100 vs the Shine 100 DX, which will help you make a better choice.
Honda Shine 100 vs Shine 100 DX: Differences explained
The first big difference between the two motorcycles is the way they look. The two motorcycles have different graphics on them, and the Shine 100 DX looks a bit sportier than the standard Shine 100 DX. The next difference is their size — the Shine 100 gets a 9-litre fuel tank while the Shine 100 DX gets a 10-litre tank, giving it a larger appearance.
The next difference is the metre console, and the Shine 100 DX gets an LCD dash. Apart from these key changes, others are just cosmetic add-ons such as a chrome garnish on the front headlight cowl and the blacked-out engine. There is a difference in weight as well, as the standard Shine 100 weighs 99kg and the Shine 100 DX weighs 103kg.
Honda Shine 100 vs Shine 100 DX: Similarities explained
The two motorcycles share a lot in common, from the frame to engine and the running parts. They both get telescopic forks, dual shock at the rear, drum brakes at both ends, 17-inch alloy wheels, halogen headlights, and a combined braking system.
Power is also derived from the same unit. The Honda Shine 100 and the Shine 100 DX are powered by a 98.98cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that makes 7.28bhp and 8.04Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a 4-speed gearbox and Honda claims a mileage of 65kmpl with the standard Shine 100. The Shine 100 DX is expected to return a slightly lower mileage owing to the extra weight it carries.
