Honda Shine 125 vs Hero Glamour 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Shine 125 vs Hero Glamour 125. Honda Shine 125: 10.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 126 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Hero Glamour 125: ~7.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, ~126 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is around 80-85 km/h), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Shine 125
Hero Glamour 125
Horsepower (hp)
10.7 hp
7.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.9 Nm
10.35 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
126 kg
126 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
10.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~7.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
10.9 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~10.35 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
~100 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is around 80-85 km/h)
Weight
126 kg (curb weight)
~126 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
3.3 L/100km or approximately 55-60 km/L (real-world average, estimated)
~55-65 km/L (approximately 1.5–1.8 L/100km, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Shine 125
7.2/10
"Sensible, unbreakable commuter that rewards practicality over passion."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Excellent fuel economy
+Cheap widespread spare parts
Cons
−Drum brakes feel wooden
−Zero excitement factor
−Headstock wear pre-2018
Hero Glamour 125
6.5/10
"Sensible, dependable urban tool — buy with service history only."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Outstanding real-world fuel economy
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Zero excitement whatsoever
−Weak braking performance
−Neglected examples rust badly
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