Honda Launches CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX: A New Era of Commuter Motorcycling Begins

HONDA LAUNCHES CB125 HORNET & SHINE 100 DX IN INDIA Stylish, Powerful & efficient, both bikes come with intelligent technology, comfort and mileage starting at ₹74,959.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has formally unleashed two hot new twins- the sporty CB125 Hornet and the more common sense kind, Shine 100 DX, which are due to revolutionise urban commuting in India.

The CB125 Hornet has an aggressive style and superior features aimed at the young and fashionable customers at a price of 1,12,000 (ex-showroom, Gurugram). The motorcycle is first-in-segment gold in colour USD front forks, muscular fuel tank, fashionable muffler and has four daring dual-toned colour schemes. It features a 4.2 inch TFT touchscreen that has Honda RoadSync navigational capability via Bluetooth and it can also be used to make calls and as SMS alert. Fuel injected 123.94 ccc engine gives 8.2 kW of power, 11.2 Nm of torque and it accelerates to 60 km/h after 5.4 seconds.

Shine 100 DX is sold at 74,959 rupees and offers top-notch design and usability to daily commuters. It is a version of the Honda that is equipped with their eSP technology and has a 98.98cc engine capable of producing 5.43 kW power and 8.04 Nm torque. This is a model that is accompanied with an electronic mileage bearing LCD reading which also eclipses Service reminders and distance to empty. It has got telescopic forks, CBS braking, and comfortable long sitting, which suits the Indian road conditions.

The two bikes are OBD2B and highly fuel economical. Online booking is available now as well as at Honda dealers and delivery will commence mid-August 2025.

These launches support Honda on its mission of being an innovative, safe, and customer-oriented motorcycle producer-illustrating the highest of motorcycles, whether to be passionate or practical.