Honda Unveils 2025 Shine 100 DX: The ‘Solid Hai’ Commuter with Enhanced Styling and Advanced Features
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today celebrated its 25 glorious years of operations in India by unveiling the new Shine 100 DX. This launch underscores HMSI’s commitment to delivering modern, technologically advanced products tailored for Indian customers. Bookings for the new Honda Shine 100 DX will open from August 1, 2025.
Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, emphasized the significance of this milestone. He stated,
“Today marks an important chapter in HMSI’s journey in India. As we celebrate 25 glorious years, it gives me immense pride to unveil not just one, but two new motorcycles that represent Honda’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric approach.” He also added, “The introduction of CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX reaffirms our promise of bringing hi-tech mobility solutions for the Indian market.”
Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, highlighted the model’s essence. He stated,
“The new Shine 100 DX brings a fresh wave of excitement, blending enhanced styling with advanced features, standing true to what customers expect – ‘Solid Hai’.”
Refreshed Design and Digital Convenience in the 2025 Shine 100 DX
Carrying forward the ‘Shine’ legacy, the new Shine 100 DX has been introduced to cater to new-age customers with its feature-rich package. The 2025 Honda Shine 100 DX gets a refreshed design that brings the same cult appeal in a more advanced avatar. At the front, it features a newly designed headlamp with elegant chrome garnishing that adds a touch of premium appeal. The solid profile is further defined by a sculpted wide fuel tank bearing the iconic Honda branding. Attractive graphics on the body panels enhance the motorcycle’s style quotient. Its long seat ensures maximum comfort for both rider and pillion, making it an ideal choice for daily commutes. The all-black engine and grab rail add contrast, while the chrome muffler cover gives it a refined and polished finish.
Equipped to meet the evolving needs of customers, the Shine DX 100cc comes with a new LCD digital instrument cluster. This cluster provides a host of information, including real-time mileage display, distance to empty (range), and a service due indicator. Adding a safety element, this commuter motorcycle also gets a side stand engine cut-off feature.
Efficient Performance and Comfortable Ride Quality
At the heart of the 2025 Honda Shine 100DX is Honda’s efficient 98.98cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected, OBD2B compliant engine. This engine produces 5.43 kW of power at 7500 RPM and 8.04 Nm of peak torque at 5000 RPM. It comes mated to a 4-speed gearbox. Engineered with Honda’s trusted eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) technology, the motorcycle offers smooth acceleration, reduced friction, and optimized combustion, delivering superior mileage without compromising on performance.
Built for Indian roads, the Shine 100DX features telescopic front forks and 5-step adjustable rear shock absorbers for a smooth and controlled ride. Braking duties are handled by drum brakes at both ends, complemented by Honda’s Combined Brake System (CBS) for enhanced safety. The new Shine 100DX rides on 17-inch tubeless tyres and boasts a 168 mm ground clearance, ensuring confident handling and stability across varied terrains.
Vibrant Color Options for the 2025 Honda Shine 100 DX
The Shine 100 DX is offered in four vibrant colour options designed to suit a wide range of customers:
- Pearl Igneous Black
- Imperial Red Metallic
- Athletic Blue Metallic
- Geny Gray Metallic
Check all Honda Shine 100 DX Colors along with photos
Key Technical Specifications – Honda Shine 100 DX
| Parameter | Measurements |
| Body Dimensions | |
| Length | 1955mm |
| Width | 754mm |
| Height | 1050mm |
| Wheelbase | 1245mm |
| Ground clearance | 168mm |
| Kerb weight | 103 kg |
| Seat length | 677mm |
| Seat height | 786mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 10.0 L |
| Engine | |
| Type | 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine |
| Displacement | 98.98 cc |
| Max net power | 5.43 Kw@ 7500 rpm |
| Max net torque | 8.04 N-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Fuel system | PGM-FI |
| Transmission | |
| No. of gears | 4 |
| Tyres & Brakes | |
| Tyre size & type (front) | 2.75-17 M/C 41P |
| Tyre size & type (Rear) | 3.0-17 M/C 50P |
| Brake type & size (front) | Drum-130mm |
| Brake type & size (rear) | Drum-110mm |
| Frame & Suspension | |
| Front suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Twin |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – 2025 Honda Shine 100 DX
Q1: What are the key new features of the 2025 Honda Shine 100 DX? A: The 2025 Honda Shine 100DX features a refreshed design with chrome garnishing, a new LCD digital instrument cluster, attractive graphics, a long seat, and a side stand engine cut-off feature.
Q2: What engine powers the Honda Shine 100DX? A: The Shine DX 100cc is powered by Honda’s efficient 98.98cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected, OBD2B compliant engine.
Q3: What are the available color options for the 2025 Honda Shine 100DX? A: The Shine 100 DX Colors include Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, and Geny Gray Metallic.
Q4: Does the 2025 Honda Shine 100 DX use eSP technology? A: Yes, the 2025 Honda Shine 100DX is engineered with Honda’s trusted eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) technology for superior mileage and smooth acceleration.
Q5: When do bookings open for the 2025 Honda Shine 100 DX? A: Bookings for the 2025 Honda Shine 100DX open from August 1, 2025.
