Honda Shine SP is one of the successful commuter motorcycles in the Honda CB Shine motorcycle series marketed by Bangladesh Honda Pvt. Limited (BHL) in the Bangladesh market. The motorcycle is available in a few other versions and model names in other Asian countries including Bangladesh. The series of motorcycles features solid commuting-friendly ergonomics and has been designed with mind-blowing design elements. Hence, it’s a lucrative as well as a very practical motorcycle that can meet daily life commuting requirements.

Honda Shine SP belongs in Honda’s 125cc commuter motorcycle category which is very positively leading the market for many years and has earned its reputation for being a reliable machine. The motorcycle comes with a sporty and iconic exterior design. In the look, it's a sleek and sharper designed motorcycle that carries a sporty commuting profile. The motorcycle ensures impressive engine performance and also provides a decent range of fuel economy. Therefore, the motorcycle is not only good-looking but also is a performer which is great for daily life rides.

Honda CB125 Shine SP – Physical Attributes:

In the look and design, the Honda Shine SP comes with a sporty attire from its top to bottom that also remains iconic to the CB Shine commuter motorcycle series. Therefore, it’s a dedicated commuter motorcycle from Honda that comes with very competitive commuting features as well as a sporty and enthralling exterior profile. The motorcycle is pretty good-looking in appearance and features both a rounded and sharp exterior profile.

In The front, the motorcycle features a sporty curved and bloated headlamp assembly that holds a bright halogen headlamp and the turn indicators mounted on both sides. After a curvy windshield, the ODO is a digital-analog combo meter that provides necessary information including a digital clock & service due indicator. Here the key holder is mounted in the middle of the cockpit and the upright pipe handlebar holds all the control switches.

Next, the fuel tank holds an iconic shape dedicated to the CB Shine series. It is quite rounded in shape but carries sharp bikini fenders on both sides. The forward-leaning shrouds feature  the speed lines that gave the motorcycle an energetic expression on its personality. Similarly, the side panels also translate a sporty character boosted by arched side covers with sleek designed sharp streaks. However, the sharp line ends at the tail at the nicely shaped tail lamp.

The seat of the motorcycle is a single-piece unit but nicely curved indicating rider and passenger seating positions. The seat is large and spacious enough and has a heavy grabrail support that is given for better seating and handling experiences. In the rests, Shine SP features nicely designed alloy wheels and mudguard setups. The exhaust barrel also matches the overall profile of the motorcycle. Thus, the motorcycle looks pretty attractive that nicely can match any age and type of rider’s profile.

Honda CB125 Shine SP – Frame, Wheel, Brake, & Suspension System:

Honda Shine SP is a very decently featured motorcycle in the Honda CB Shine motorcycle series that comes with a diamond-type steel frame. In the wheels, it has all-new sporty split-spoke alloy rims and tubeless type street tires. In the braking system, the motorcycle comes with a hydraulic disc brake on the front wheel whereas the rear setup is drum type. Here the CBS enhancement is standard with the brakes.

In the suspension system, it comes with a regular upright hydraulic telescopic fork suspension system in the front, and at the rear, it's a double unit that is spring-loaded and 5-way adjustable type. Hence the motorcycle comes with a very decent setup of wheels, brakes, and suspension system, and those are featured for better on-road commuting performances.

Honda CB125 Shine SP – Engine Performance & Features:

The new Honda Shine SP is a 125cc street-naked commuter motorcycle. The engine is a 124.73cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled, SOHC 2-valve engine that features a carburetor fuel feeding system. Here the bore & stroke are 52.3mm X 57.8mm and the compression is 9.2:1. The clutch multi-plate wet clutch system and the transmission featured a 5-speed gear with the pattern of 1-N-2-3-4-5. The engine can be ignited with both the manual kick starter and electric start system.

This fuel-efficient engine is refined with Honda’s Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) technology that maximizes engine performance as well as ensure the maximum possible fuel economy. Accordingly, the engine can deliver a maximum power of 10.16BHP@7,500RPM and a maximum torque of 10.30Nm@5,500RPM. Therefore, the Honda CB125 Shine SP engine is better refined and tweaked for better power delivery and maximum fuel economy.

Honda CB125 Shine SP – Target Customer:

The Honda Shine SP is a street-naked commuter category motorcycle that is designed with sleek and sporty profile. It features to be comfortable to ride with its comfortable upright riding ergonomics. It is designed for any age and any type of rider that is nicely packed with commuting features and sporty attire. The motorcycle can be a suitable choice for any type of riders who want to get a smartly designed and smartly featured motorcycle at a reasonable price that looks great, is a good performer, and is easy to handle on everyday rides.

Honda CB125 Shine SP – Rivals in the market:

Yamaha Saluto 125

TVS Fiero 125

Bajaj Pulsar 125 

Suzuki GSX 125 

Aprilia FX 125