The Honda Shine 100 is a commuter motorcycle from Honda. It is currently on sale. Commuter bikes are built for everyday riding: economical, easy to handle and inexpensive to run and maintain. With a 98.98 cc engine it sits in the entry-level 100–110 cc commuter class.
Power comes from a 98.98 cc single-cylinder air-cooled fuel-injected engine that makes 5.43 kW at 7,500 rpm and 8.05 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. Peak torque arrives low in the rev range, at 5,000 rpm, which makes it relaxed to ride in traffic. Divide power by kerb weight and it has about 75 PS per tonne; by that measure, there is enough go for confident city riding and relaxed highway cruising. The claimed top speed is 85 km/h. It has both electric and kick start.
It has a 4-speed manual gearbox with an all-up shift pattern, and a chain carries drive to the rear wheel. It uses a wet multi-plate clutch.
It is built around a diamond type frame. Suspension is by telescopic forks at the front and twin rear suspension at the rear. Braking is by a 130 mm drum at the front and a 110 mm drum at the rear, with a combined braking system (CBS). Using the rear brake lever also applies some front brake, which shortens stops for riders who lean on the rear brake. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres — 2.75 - 17 41P at the front and 3.00 - 17 50P at the rear.
The seat is 786 mm off the ground, which is about average and suits most riders. It weighs 99 kg ready to ride, light enough to push around and park easily. Ground clearance is 168 mm — enough for most speed breakers. It is 1,955 mm long, with 1,245 mm between the axles. Its 9 L fuel tank and claimed mileage of 55-65 kmpl work out to roughly 585 km per tankful on paper; real-world range is usually lower.
Equipment includes an analogue instrument console and gear position indicator. Safety equipment includes side stand engine inhibitor.
The manufacturer's warranty is 3 years or 42,000 km. It comes with 3 free services, the first due at 750-1000 km or 15-30 days. It comes in 5 colours. For the Honda Shine 100, Mechiee offers a fixed ₹899 doorstep service.
It is best suited to daily commuting and riders who put running costs first. Its low seat also makes it approachable for shorter and newer riders. Its gentle performance makes it a forgiving choice for a first bike.
Recommended tyre pressures are 25 psi front and 33 psi rear riding alone, and 25 psi front and 41 psi rear with a pillion. The published service intervals are 1st service at 750-1000 km or 15-30 days, 2nd service at 5500-6000 km or 165-180 days and 3rd service at 11500-12000 km or 350-365 days. Its chain drive needs regular cleaning, lubrication and slack adjustment.
