In the 125 cc segment, Honda CB Shine is highly dominating the Nepali market. Although many other brands of motorcycles are available in the 125cc segment, other models are not ready to compete with Honda Shine in terms of sales.
However, the Raider brought to Nepal by TVS a few months ago is remaining a good competitor to this segment. It's been 15 years since Honda started selling Shine. Since its approach in the Nepali 125cc segment, it has remained an unbeatable leader.
The Honda CB Shine is a model that has completed 15 years of production and 10 million units of sales in India. In this case, it is advisable to examine the comparative differences between the new competitor Raider and the CB Shine. Let’s compare the two versatile 125cc machines.
Honda CB Shine VS TVS Raider
Looks
The Honda CB Shine is a model designed with traditional looks. The company has not changed much in the last 15 years. Consistent success is considered to be the strongest side of the Shine. For the same reason, the company may not have changed its look. Honda is still benefiting from that.
On the contrary, the TVS Raider is a modern and aggressive-designed model. Raider can win the hearts of those who want a new design in the 125cc segment. At first glance, the new TVS Raider looks like a 150cc segment bike while its features are very competitive to Honda Shine.
Power
The same 124 cc capacity engine is available in these two motorcycles with a more powerful engine in the TVS Raider. The engine in the Honda CB Shine generates 10.16 bhp of power at 7500 rpm and 10.30 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm.
Similarly, the engine in TVS Raider generates a maximum of 12.9 PS of power and 11.5 Nm of torque. Both these motorcycles’ mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
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Mileage
The Honda CB Shine is also considered the mileage king motorcycle. This benefits the CB Shine in its segment. The bike adopts a 10.5-liter fuel tank. The company claims that the Shine provides a mileage of 64 kilometers per liter. Even if you ride this motorcycle in the valley, you can easily get a mileage of 50 kilometers.
Although the TVS Raider has a powerful engine, it is also a good mileage motorcycle. The company has claimed 60 km mileage in it. However, it gives a mileage of 45 kilometers per liter even when driving on any road. It has a 10-liter capacity fuel tank.
Features
Comparing the features, TVS Raider is ahead. The Honda CB Shine features a semi-digital console, disc and drum brakes, LED DRL, and single-piece seat.
On the contrary, the TVS Raider features a fully digital console, gear indicator, top speed recorder, helmet reminder, USB charger, LED lights, and more.
Price
Honda CB Shine is being sold in the Nepali market in 4 variants. The top variant of the Shine, the CB Shine SP, is priced at Rs 2,64,900.
The TVS Raider, which is being sold in the Nepali market in a single variant, is priced at Rs 2,47,900
Which do you think is the best Value for Money bike for you? Let us know down in the comment section below.
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