Honda Shine 100 DX Unveiled In India- Rivals Hero Splendor

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has expanded its range of entry-level motorcycles in the Indian market with the unveil of the new Honda Shine 100 DX. The prices of the bike has been revealed around August 1 and competes in a highly demanded category among daily commuters. It is placed below the Livo in the brand's lineup and will compete against models like Hero Splendor, Bajaj Platina 100, and others in India. Here we take a look at the details of the new bike.

Starting with the design, it offers a familiar look but with fresh elements. Just like other commuter bikes, the Honda Shine 100 DX gets a prominent headlamp with chrome embellishments surrounded by a plastic body. There is also a slim fuel tank offering a capacity of 10 litres that merges well with the single-piece seat to give the bike. All of it is complemented by four paint scheme options offered by the brand: Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, and Geny Gray Metallic.

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To go with the design, the brand is offering a fully-digital LCD instrument cluster on the machine. It provides access to all the necessary information like real-time mileage, distance to empty, and more. It also has a turning radius of 1.9 meters. The bike comes with telescopic front suspension and twin-shock absorbers at the rear end. Meanwhile, braking duties are taken care of by drum brakes at both ends. Along with this, the bike gets tubeless tires at both ends.

Based on a diamond-type frame, the Honda Shine 100 DX gets a 98.98 cc single-cylinder producing 7 hp of power at 7,500 rpm and a peak torque of 8.04 Nm while revving at 5,000 rpm. It works in conjunction with a four-speed transmission with a multiplate wet clutch. It offers the option of both self and kick-start.