Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Honda Shine

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Price starts at Rs. 1.01 Lakh which is Rs. 19,799 costlier than base model of Honda Shine priced at Rs. 81,251. The claimed mileage of Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is 56.46 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda Shine is 55 kmpl. In technical specifications, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is powered by 124.45 cc engine , while Honda Shine is powered by 123.94 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is available in 4 different colours while Honda Shine comes with 5 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Honda Shine can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Pulsar NS 125 vs Shine

Key Highlights Pulsar NS 125 STDShine Drum OBD2
Engine Type 4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Max Power 12 PS @ 8500 rpm 10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm
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Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 STDHonda Shine Drum OBD2
Rating
390 reviews
614 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.01 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 81,251 Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Max Power 12 PS @ 8500 rpm 10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Colors
Honda Shine Colors
Brakes Front Disc Drum
Brakes Rear Drum Drum
Braking Type Combi Brake System Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Starting Kick and Self Start Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 3,020 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 2,341 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,904 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance Rs. 6,252 Shine Insurance
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Engine Type
4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine
4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Engine Displacement
124.45 cc
123.94 cc
Max Power
12 PS @ 8500 rpm
10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
11 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
50 mm
Stroke
...
63.121 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
...
10.0:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Drum
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Combi Brake System

Quarter Mile
21.15
...
Mileage (City)
64.75 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
56.46 kmpl
...
Mileage (Overall)
...
55 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
25.85s
...
Top Speed
103 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-17 Rear :-100/90-17
Front :-80/100-18, Rear :- 80/100-18
Peak Power
12 PS @ 8500 rpm
10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
805 mm
791 mm
Length*Width*Height
2012*810*1078 mm3
2046*737*1116 mm3
Wheelbase
1353 mm
1285 mm
Length
2012 mm
2046 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
162 mm
Height
1078 mm
1116 mm
Width
810 mm
737 mm
Fuel Capacity
12 Liters
10.5 Liters
Kerb Weight
144 Kg
113 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Saddle Height
805 mm
791 mm
Front Brake Diameter
240 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
130 mm
130 mm

Additional Features
Gear Position Indicator
Side Stand Engine Cut-Off
Headlight
Halogen
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 4AH
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

Frame
Perimeter Frame
Diamond
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Handle Type
...
Single Piece
Tripmeter
Digital
...
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Analogue

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Shine
  • Gets silent starter
  • and an engine kill-switch
  • 5-speed gearbox
  • Is fuel-efficient
Honda Shine
  • Slightly costlier
  • Conservative design

Is Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Better Than Honda Shine?

72% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 over Honda Shine in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 2721 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Honda Shine on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and features in your bike. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Pulsar NS 125 Shine
Mileage 4.2 4.1
Performance 4.3 4.2
Comfort 4.2 4.1
Maintenance 4.0 4.0
Features 4.4 3.8
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Shine 125 or Pulsar 125 or Raider 125 which is the best?
  • Honda Shine comes with better fuel efficiency and a refined engine. The BS6 Shine gets an ACG starter motor, which offers extremely silent, almost noiseless starts and a start/stop switch. Powering the Honda is a 125cc fuel-injected motor that makes 10.7PS of power and 11Nm of torque mated to a new 5-speed transmission. However, The Pulsar 125 does make a lot of sense for a novice rider looking for a motorcycle with a bit of oomph without having to forego one’s entire life savings. It is the most affordable Pulsar on sale right now. And TVS has gone the smarter route, keeping a thrilling ride experience as the USP, instead of a purely commuter-centric approach. Nevertheless, the TVS Raider seems like a solid product and a worthy (and stylish) alternative to the umpteenth Honda Shine. Moreover, we would suggest you take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which is better between Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and TVS Raider?
  • The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 packs a peppy engine, is fun to ride, and could be the perfect beginner bike for you. The entry-level NS125 could be the perfect platform for those graduating from a scooter, and yearning to learn the ropes. On the other hand, TVS Raider's styling, features and performance will excite youngsters, and for someone looking at their first motorcycle, the Raider does make good sense. TVS has gone the smarter route, keeping a thrilling ride experience as the USP, instead of a purely commuter-centric approach. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.
Q. Which is more better in mileage Unicorn or Shine?
  • About honda unicorn newly bought bike will give upto 60 kmpl at a constant speed of upto 70 kmph in highway and 45 kmpl in city conditions
  • As of now, there is no official update from the brand's end regarding the mileage of Honda Unicorn and Honda Shine. So, we would request you to wait for an official announcement.
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Vs Honda Shine FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Honda Shine?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and features in your bike. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Honda Shine?
The Honda Shine is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 by Rs. 19,799.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Honda Shine?
For the STD version, 124.45 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar NS 125 produces 12 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Drum OBD2 version, 123.94 cc Petrol engine of Shine produces 10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 11 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has better performance.

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