Honda CB Shine SP

Introduction:

Bangladesh Honda Pvt. Ltd. (BHL) officially launched the brand new HONDA CB Shine SP in Bangladesh in 2019. It is a special bike from HONDA because it was built upon the existing HONDA CB Shine 125 and upgrades the performance with a new refreshing and young, energetic look.

History:

HONDA CB Shine SP was first launched in November 2015 in India. In Bangladesh, the launch date was July 8, 2018. It is a premium 125 cc segment commuter. You can see our coverage of the launch of honda shine sp Bangladesh here.

Features:

Key Feature of HONDA CB Shine SP is its New Looks and performance. Surely, the CB Shine SP comes with the same engine as the existing HONDA CB Shine but there’s a catch! HONDA has upgraded the performance of this new model than the previous non-SP model by adding another extra gear. So, this bike has a 5-speed gearbox compared to the old 4-speed one.

The available color options of honda shine sp new model in Bangladesh are:

1. Imperial Red Metallic
2. Black
3. Athletic Blue Metallic

This bike has a familiar yet not so familiar stance of the traditional rider-friendly bike it has ever been. The newly shaped body and sporty-looking decals increase the presence of the bike on the street. The redesigned headlight and taillight arrangement is also a charm to look at. The diamond frame is continued. New styling bits also include Chrome finished muffler cover for the exhaust too.

Body Dimensions:

The all-new HONDA CB Shine 125 SP is a stunningly good performing motorcycle. Thanks to its diamond frame, it ensures proper handling dynamics while riding. The wheelbase is 1266 mm which helps keep the 120kg bike stable while riding. The bike has a 10.5-litre fuel tank.

The body dimensions of HONDA CB Hornet 160R are also new. The length, width, and height of honda CB shine 125 sp are 2007mm, 820mm and 1280mm.

Engine & Transmission:

HONDA CB Shine SP possesses a 125 cc, 4 Stroke, single-cylinder, SI engine that is air-cooled with a 9.2:1 compression ratio. This mill’s Power & Torque figures are as follows: 10.16 BHP @7500 rpm & 10.30 Nm @ 5500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed transmission.

Suspension, Brakes, Wheels:

The suspension system has a dual telescopic system upfront and a 5-step adjustable Spring loaded hydraulic system at the rear. The front has a 240mm disc brake while the rear one is a 130mm Drum. Both the wheels have 80/100-18 Low Resistance Rolling (LRR) tires paired to the 5×2 spoke wheels which provide adequate support and Confidence while riding.

Best For:

The HONDA CB Shine SP 125 is targeted to the commuters of the country. City riding is a breeze in this motorcycle. College and university students and young job holders are the main customers of this motorcycle. Many middle-aged users, who are still young in their hearts also use this bike daily for their need for commuting and inter-city riding.

The motorcycle easily allows the user to do in-city and some inter-city commutes too, thanks to its comfortable seating arrangement for both the rider as well as the pillion. So, young family persons and couples would be thankful to HONDA for thinking about their needs for love & care. Friends who share their rides will be very pleased for its smart styling cues and the economy it provides.

Competitors: 

The main competitors of HONDA CB Shine SP are the likes of:

• BAJAJ Discover 125
• TVS Stryker 125
• Hero Glamour 125
• YAMAHA Saluto 125

The competitors are having a tough fight with HONDA CB Shine SP for their price for its sporty styling bits and the trust of the reliable  HONDA motor it has.

Although Having a DC Electrical system would’ve added to its value.

Upcoming/Un launched variants:

News is, HONDA will soon launch the HONDA CB Shine SP’s BS6 variant with the Fuel Injection system in India this week. So, we can hope that model to come to our country sooner than later.

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