Experience the Honda Shine 100 DX like never before Discover its smooth city ride, reliable performance, impressive mileage, and practical features that make it the ultimate commuter bike for daily traffic chaos
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Finally got to ride the Honda Shine 100 DX. And wow, it feels lighter than I expected. City rides feel easy. Tight traffic, potholes, no stress. I remember squeezing past two buses once in Pune. Bike held up without complaint. Smooth and simple.
Honda Shine 100 DX Quick Info
Feature
Details
Engine
97.2cc, smooth city performance
Mileage
Approx 62-65 kmpl in city
Fuel Tank
10 liters
Brakes
Front and rear drum
Comfort
Upright seating, soft cushioning
Weight
Light and easy to handle
Features
Semi-digital console, side-stand indicator
Price Range
Affordable commuter segment
Engine and Ride
The Honda Shine 100 DX has a 97.2cc engine. Not fast. Not meant for highways. Perfect for city commuting. Mileage Honda claims is 65-70 kmpl. In real life, I saw 62-63 kmpl. Close enough. Vibrations are low. You can ride 30-40 km without numb arms. One time I lent it to a friend who rides 150cc. He said it felt weak. I laughed. That’s the point. City bike, not a speed demon. File Photo: Sleek and simple side profile of Honda Shine 100 DX DX variant
Design is plain. No fancy alloy wheels on DX variant. Blacked-out panels look okay. Not flashy but dependable. Upright seating. Comfortable for short and medium rides. I rode a Royal Enfield 350 the day before. After that, the Shine felt like a cloud. Seat cushioning is soft. Anything beyond 80 km in one go and you notice it. Minor discomfort.
Brakes and Suspension
Brakes are drums. Works fine in city. Could use a disc for confidence. Suspension is soft but not too soft. Absorbs potholes well. Once rode through Delhi streets. Messy roads. Bike handled well. No complaints. Surprising. Feels reliable.
Features
No fancy tech. Semi-digital console. Fuel tank is 10 liters. Enough for daily runs. Minimal storage. Side-stand indicator is a nice touch. Practicality over showiness. Quick daily commute friendly. Little things count.
File Photo: Semi-digital console with side-stand indicator on Honda Shine 100 DX
Real World Verdict
The Honda Shine 100 DX is reliable. Predictable. Cheap to run. Not exciting. But steady. Brakes could be better. Engine could have more pep on inclines. Still, for 20-30 km daily rides, it’s a friend. Honda knows what it’s doing. No gimmicks. You get a dependable bike. Works day after day.
Conclusion
Quick, simple, honest commuter. Honda Shine 100 DX shines for reliability, comfort, and ease. Not a thrill ride. But gets the job done. City life, stop-and-go traffic, potholes, tight turns. This bike handles it all. For someone wanting a dependable commuter, this bike is a bright choice. Simple, effective, no fuss.
