Honda Shine 100 Review: It comes with a powerful engine at a low price, know why it is special?

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Raj Chouhan Rb

The demand for two-wheelers in the Indian market is increasing rapidly day by day. When it comes to sales, commuter bikes are sold the most. Anyway, a company like Honda is one of the largest sellers of bikes in the market. If you are also planning to buy Honda Shine 100 then you are at the right place. Through this news we are going to tell you about 5 big things related to the Honda Shine 100.

Features 

The Honda Shine 100 gets a basic analog instrument cluster, which has read-outs for the speedometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel gauge, and tell-tale lights. Honda Shine 100 is based on the new diamond frame.

How powerful is its engine?

Honda Shine 100 has a 98.9cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine. Which makes 7.28 bhp and 8.05 Nm. It is paired with a 4 speed gearbox. This engine also has support for E20 and OBD 2 compliant.

You will get great mileage

Based on the teaser of Shine 100, it is expected to get a mileage of around 65 kmpl. Which may vary depending on driving conditions and the condition of the bike.

Based on the teaser of Shine 100, it is expected to get a mileage of around 65 kmpl. Which may vary depending on driving conditions and the condition of the bike.

Dimensions and weight

The gross weight of the Honda Shine 100 is 99 kg. Its length will be 1,955 mm, width will be 754 mm and height will be 1,050 mm. While its wheelbase is 1,245 mm. It also has a 9 liter fuel tank.

price

The price of the Honda Shine 100 in the Indian market is Rs 64,900.

How is it driving at night?

You may not enjoy riding this bike at night, it has a halogen headlamp and projector lamp, which give decent light, but have slightly less visibility in comparison to LED. However, considering the price point, the visibility is as per the requirement of the rider.

How much better for CT riding and daily commute?

Honda Shine 100 Review

If you take it out in CT, where you will find a lot of traffic, then its weight of 99 kg will give you confidence while riding this bike in such places, because you can handle it easily. Even if you get stuck in traffic with your bike, you can easily get out because this bike is very slim and its turning radius is also very small. That means you can easily extract it from anywhere.

About braking of Honda Shine 100 bike

This bike responds well in terms of braking. It has drum brakes on both sides, which support CBS. There is a 130 mm drum brake at the front and a 110 mm drum brake at the rear. Even if you ride this bike at a speed of 70-80 on deserted roads, you will not face much problem during braking. However, if you are at high speed, you may not be able to balance the bike properly.

How is the response on unpaved roads?

If you ride this bike on a rural road where the roads are filled with gravel and stones, you will get a good response from this bike because its suspension is good. Telescopic suspension will be available in the front and twin coil suspension in the rear. Although the seat is a bit tight, the suspension response is good, the rear suspension did not get that much support. hopefully

5 color options

5 color options Black - Grey, Red, Blue, Golden, Green

Black - Grey, Red, Blue, Golden, Green

What is the X-factor in this bike?

Maintenance cost, ESP technology which increases the mileage and performance of the bike. Ground clearance of 168 mm which is easily accessible for short height people. Side Engine Cut Off Feature, Combi Braking System (CBS). A diamond cut body frame is provided, which does not make rattling noise on rough terrains. Overall its packaging has been done quite well.

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