Honda, after recently updating its premium offerings in India such as the Transalp 750 and the 6500cc twins, is now concentrating on the commuter segment. The Japanese manufacturer has unveiled the new Shine 100 DX, which will sit above the existing Shine 100 in Honda’s lineup in India.
New Honda Shine 100 DX — What’s new?
In terms of what’s new, the Honda Shine 100 DX gets certain updates over the Shine 100 to make it a more premium offer. The new Honda Shine 100 DX gets a wider tank that holds 10 litres of fuel, updated graphics, and an LCD instrument cluster. That said, the motorcycle is also available in four colour options: Pearl Ingenious Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, and Geny Grey Metallic.
Speaking of the design, the new Shine 100 DX gets chrome inserts on the headlight cowl and the exhaust heatshield finished in chrome, giving the new Shine 100 DX a contemporary look. All the little updates, along with the larger fuel tank and new graphics, give the motorcycle a more premium look and some visual bulk.
New Honda Shine 100 DX — Engine specifications and other details
Powering the new Honda Shine 100 DX is a 98.98cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that makes 7.28bhp and 8.04Nm of peak torque, with the help of a 4-speed gearbox. Honda has not mentioned any mileage figures, but expect it to be on the higher side, probably on par with the standard Shine 100.
The motorcycle is based around a diamond-type chassis and is suspended by telescopic forks, dual rear shocks, drum brakes at both ends, and rides on 17-inch wheels. The new Shine 100 DX has a kerb weight of 103kg, while the saddle height stands at 786mm.
The Honda Shine 100 DX will be available to book from August 1, while deliveries will commence soon after in a phased manner, says Honda. The Shine 100 DX will compete with a host of other commuters in the category, including the best-selling two-wheeler in India, the Hero Splendor. Expect the new Honda Shine 100 DX to carry a price tag of under Rs 1 lakh.
