Honda Shine 100cc: A New Page in the Saga of Dependable Commuting The Honda Shine 100 now lets you experience the trust and dependability of brand Shine in a 100-cc avatar.

A bike that is trusted by over a crore Indians, the Shine 100 is a motorcycle that offers convenience and value for money, without any compromise on power or functions, to the rural as well as urban commuter user.

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With Honda’s solid reputation for quality and reliability under the tank, this bike combines basic motorcycling with practical transportation that feels contemporary and down to earth.

Simple and Practical Design

The Honda Shine 100 is a very conservatively styled and purposeful looking motorcycle. It’s not flashy or anything, but it looks sophisticated for the segment.

Design of the bike has stylish body panels, a sharp headlamp, muscular fuel tank and 5-spoke alloy wheels, finished in black targeting a sporty appeal.

Its all-over styling reflects its commuter purpose – neat, concise and workmanlike.

The two-tone graphics, which add a little bit to its looks as well, while the ergonomic seat shape adds both comfort and aesthetics.

It’s a bike that doesn’t turn heads on the road but doesn’t need to because once utility is everything, this bike looks perfect.

Built for Daily Comfort

Rider focused ergonomics is one of the significant elements that work for the Shine 100.

The riding posture is very upright and slightly neutral with a long, flat seat that guarantees convenience on long rides.

the handlebar is higher and is placed ergonomically for an easy reach, the foot pegs offer comfortable foot plants, the legs are relaxed to prevent fatigue on longer rides.

The suspension is managed by telescopic front forks and dual rear hydraulic shocks that are set up to absorb the potholes and undulating surfaces that plague city and rural roads.

The seat height and ground clearance are set for a sure footed handling and stability on road even with a pillion or a load.

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Efficient and Refined Engine

Powering the Shine 100 is a 98.98cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that makes about 7.38 PS of maximum power and 8.05 Nm of peak torque.

Though those numbers may sound small, they are more than sufficient for the commuter.

The engine is designed for lower-end torque, which is perfect for stop-go and for the semi-urban roads.

It is also highly fuel-efficient, giving economy figures upto 65-70 km/l depending on the real world driving condition of the bike.

The gearbox is a 4-speed unit which is nice and slick and complements the way the motorcycle puts the power down on the tarmac and the clutch is relatively light and is perfect for city use.

Convenient to Use and Maintenance frees

A lightweight at only about 99 kg, the Shine 100 is also extremely nimble.

A brief turning radius and light controls and a slim form factor also make it perfect when navigating between traffic or on a narrow country track.

The braking is taken care of with 130mm drum brake at both ends along with CBS (Combi-Braking System) to have a better ratio of control under urgent braking.

Low Maintenance: Honda thought of its customers when it was designing the Shine 100.

The motor is low maintenance and the heavy duty design with a durable construction throughout makes this a long lasting machine.

Parts are widely available at Honda’s vast network of dealerships.

Pros of Honda Shine 100

Superb Mileage (65-70 km/l)

Light Weight and Easy to Manage

Comfort and Ride Quality

Smooth and Refined Engine

Proven Honda Quality and Durability

Ideal for Rural and Urban Use

Cons of Honda Shine 100

Features Are So-So Compared to Competitors

No Disc Brake Option

Basic Instrument Cluster

“Not highway use” explanation

Very Conservative Styling

Honda Shine 100cc: Conclusion

The Honda Shine 100 is a straightforward, no frills commuter which is what the customers wants – a budget motorcycle which offers good mileage, everyday useability and long lasting build quality.

It’s not trying to be flashy or sporty, but rather, it aims to be user-friendly, economical to own and reliable,

–Perfect for city commuters, new riders and simple, no-nonsense daily riders who value practicality over pizzazz.

With Honda’s deelopemnt and reliable network support behind it, the Shine 100 should be a serious contender in the value-for-money commuter segment.