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Honda Shine 125 Price in Nepal

Rs 2.35 lakh – Rs 3 lakh
ex-showroom · 4 variants · specs verified July 18, 2026
Engine
123.94 cc
Ground clearance
162 mm
Transmission
Manual
Variants
4

About the Honda Shine 125

Honda Shine 125 BS6 in Nepal is a straightforward 125cc commuter motorcycle aimed at buyers who want reliability, fuel efficiency and Honda’s brand assurance over flashy hardware. In a market where many car owners are now looking at two-wheelers as a practical second vehicle for city duties, the Shine 125 comes across as a sensible, low-stress choice with modern BS6 technology and proven everyday usability. On the design front, the Honda Shine 125 BS6 sold in Nepal sticks to a clean, conservative commuter look that appeals to a wide age group rather than only enthusiastic riders. The silhouette is traditional, with a well-proportioned tank, comfortable single-piece seat and practical grab rail. Subtle graphics and chrome touches lift the look and give it a slightly upmarket feel without going loud. The top DRS drum-brake variant follows the same design language, with bodywork shaped for easy maneuvering through narrow city lanes and enough presence that it does not feel out of place parked next to bigger bikes or even compact cars. In terms of engine and performance, the Shine 125 BS6 uses Honda’s 123.94 cc air-cooled, single-cylinder BS6-compliant PGM-FI engine with eSP technology, tuned for smooth, linear power delivery rather than outright speed. Output sits in the typical commuter range for a 125 cc motorcycle, enough to handle daily runs across Kathmandu traffic and moderate highway stretches like the East–West corridor without feeling strained. The five-speed gearbox allows relaxed cruising at typical Nepali highway speeds and helps the engine stay efficient and refined, which is a clear advantage over older four-speed 125 cc commuters. Real-world fuel economy is appreciably high for this class. That matters when fuel prices fluctuate and many buyers are stepping down from cars to reduce running costs. On features, comfort and practicality, the top DRS BS6 variant in Nepal comes with key modern touches such as silent start with ACG, side-stand engine cut-off and an engine kill switch, all aimed at convenience and safety in stop-go urban use. The ergonomics are pure commuter: an upright riding position, wide and supportive seat and neutral handlebar reach that work well for riders of different heights, including those used to car-like comfort. Suspension and chassis are set up for rough and broken Nepali roads, with enough compliance to handle potholes, speed-breakers and village tracks while still feeling stable with a pillion. Practical bits like the fuel tank size, easy-to-read analog (or analog-plus) instruments and tried-and-tested simple hardware mean the Shine 125 is easy to live with, park and service across the country. For ownership in Nepal, the Honda Shine 125 BS6 is positioned as a value-focused yet premium-feeling commuter under the 3 lakh bracket. Your catalog lists the current lineup as Drum – Rs 2,34,900; Disc – Rs 2,44,900; DSS (disc brake) – Rs 2,99,900; and DRS (drum brake) – Rs 2,99,900, with the DSS and DRS variants sitting at the top end thanks to the BS6 engine and feature set. This places the Shine 125 against popular rivals like Bajaj Discover 125 and Hero Super Splendor, with Honda’s reputation for durability and strong resale value reassuring many former car buyers when they move to two-wheel ownership. Fuel efficiency, relatively low routine service costs and widespread Honda service coverage help make total cost of ownership attractive. It works well for families using it as a second vehicle for office commutes, school runs or quick market trips where a car feels cumbersome or too expensive to run. Verdict: For a Nepal-based car buyer considering a first motorcycle or a practical second vehicle, the Honda Shine 125 BS6 is about dependable everyday transport backed by a strong brand rather than excitement. It offers enough performance for real-world Nepali conditions, modern BS6 tech and thoughtful safety touches on the top DRS variant, without pushing the price into the premium 150 cc territory. It may not appeal to someone seeking sporty styling or advanced digital gadgetry. As a rational choice for those who prioritize reliability, economy and ease of use, though, the Shine 125 sits neatly in the sweet spot of the 125 cc commuter segment in Nepal.

Editorial overview compiled from official specs and Nepali/Indian auto sources · as of 18 Jul 2026.

Design & styling

The Honda Shine 125 BS6 sold in Nepal carries a classic commuter design that prioritizes function over flair, making it instantly familiar even to buyers coming from small cars. The tank and side panels are cleanly sculpted and flow into a long, single-piece seat designed to comfortably accommodate rider and pillion, with a sturdy grab rail for added security. Subtle graphics, chrome detailing on elements like the exhaust cover and a neat headlamp cowl give it a premium touch without being overly flashy, which suits the more mature, family-oriented buyer profile. The top DRS drum-brake variant keeps to the same styling, with color options and decals chosen to look presentable both in city office parking lots and village settings.

Engine & performance

Under the tank, the Shine 125 BS6 uses Honda’s 123.94 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder BS6-compliant PGM-FI engine with eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) technology, designed to reduce friction and improve efficiency. Power and torque outputs sit in the typical 125 cc commuter range, tuned for strong low- and mid-range pull rather than top-end performance, which suits Nepali stop-start traffic and frequent inclines. The five-speed gearbox is a notable upgrade over older 125 cc commuters, allowing the Shine to cruise more calmly at highway speeds and keeping engine revs and fuel consumption in check on longer runs from city to district towns. It is not built as a performance bike, but real-world users and media tests report brisk enough acceleration for safe overtakes and an indicated top speed that is more than adequate for legal highway limits in Nepal.

Features, comfort & practicality

On the top DRS BS6 variant, Honda equips the Shine 125 with useful modern features such as silent start with ACG, which cuts out the harsh starter motor sound, and a side-stand engine cut-off that prevents riding off with the stand down. An engine kill switch is included as well, giving riders quick control in heavy urban traffic and making it easier to manage short stops at junctions or toll points. The ergonomics are classic commuter: upright seating, a reasonably wide handlebar and a long, cushioned seat, all tuned to keep fatigue low for daily office runs or inter-town trips on mixed-quality Nepali roads. Practical aspects like simple, clear instrumentation, manageable kerb weight, and a chassis and suspension set up to cope with potholes, unpaved stretches and speed breakers ensure the Shine 125 remains easy to ride, park and maintain even for owners used to the comfort and predictability of cars.

Ownership in Nepal — price positioning, running cost & who it suits

In Nepal, the Honda Shine 125 range is targeted at value-conscious buyers who still want the assurance of a big Japanese brand, sitting comfortably under the 3 lakh mark. As per your current catalog, the Shine 125 Drum variant is priced at Rs 2,34,900, the Disc variant at Rs 2,44,900, while the BS6-equipped top DSS (disc brake) and DRS (drum brake) variants are both listed at Rs 2,99,900. This pricing places the Shine against other 125 cc commuters like Bajaj Discover 125 and Hero Super Splendor, with Honda’s perceived reliability, resale value and service reach often tilting the decision in its favor for family buyers and former car owners looking for a trustworthy second vehicle. With its fuel-efficient BS6 engine, modest service costs and widely available spares, the Shine 125 suits office commuters, small business owners and rural users who want to cut down their car usage and fuel bills without sacrificing basic comfort and peace of mind.

Verdict

Viewed through a car-buyer’s lens, the Honda Shine 125 BS6 in Nepal is the two-wheeler equivalent of a sensible, reliable compact sedan: not flashy, but capable at everyday tasks. It offers a refined BS6 engine, practical features on the top DRS variant and comfort-focused ergonomics that make the transition from four wheels to two less intimidating. In a market crowded with aggressively styled, feature-heavy rivals, the Shine’s conservative looks and straightforward hardware may feel modest, yet that simplicity helps long-term ownership and easy maintenance. For Nepalese households seeking a dependable, economical motorcycle to complement or partially replace car usage in dense traffic and on mixed roads, the Shine 125 remains a strong, rational choice in the 125 cc segment.

Variant-wise price list

Every Honda Shine 125 trim on sale in Nepal, at ex-showroom prices.

VariantEx-showroom price
Drumरु 2,34,900
Discरु 2,44,900
DSS (disc brake)रु 2,99,900
DRS (drum brake)रु 2,99,900

Ex-showroom prices researched from official Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd. sources.

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What it actually costs

Pick a variant and a province — ex-showroom, tax, insurance and EMI all update together.

VARIANT

Ex-showroom prices as published by Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd. Road tax follows the selected province's schedule; third-party insurance follows the fixed NIA motor tariff.

ON-ROAD, BAGMATI (KATHMANDU, LALITPUR, BHAKTAPUR…)
Ex-showroom (Drum)रु 2,34,900
First-year road tax (Up to 125 cc)रु 3,300
Third-party insurance (Below 150 cc)रु 1,705
Estimated on-roadरु 2,39,905
EMI FROM
~रु 4,384/mo
40% down · 36 mo · indicative 7.5% p.a.
COMPREHENSIVE
~रु 5,913/yr
per year, before no-claim discount

Based on a 123.94 cc engine/motor. Non-Bagmati province rates are single-source/indicative. Third-party cover is compulsory and priced at the fixed NIA tariff — identical at every insurer. Bank lending rates vary (Asar 2083 (June/July 2026)).

Or open the tax calculator for the full provincial schedule.

Where the variants actually differ

6 categories separate these variants. Everything else is shared across the range.

Variants differ in: Engine, Power & Transmission, Cargo, Comfort & Interior, Infotainment & Convenience, Safety, Design & Exterior — highlighted below.

SPEC
Drum
रु 2,34,900
Disc
रु 2,44,900
DSS (disc brake)
रु 2,99,900
DRS (drum brake)
रु 2,99,900
Engine, Power & Transmission
varies by variant
Not disclosed for NepalNot disclosed for Nepal
  • 123.94 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, FI, air-cooled engine
  • 7.9 kW at 7,500 rpm and 11 Nm at 6,000 rpm
  • 5-speed manual gearbox
  • 123.94 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, FI, air-cooled engine
  • 7.9 kW at 7,500 rpm and 11 Nm at 6,000 rpm
  • 5-speed manual gearbox
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
same across range
  • Wheelbase: 1,285 mm
  • Ground clearance: 162 mm
  • Wheelbase: 1,285 mm
  • Ground clearance: 162 mm
  • Wheelbase: 1,285 mm
  • Ground clearance: 162 mm
  • Wheelbase: 1,285 mm
  • Ground clearance: 162 mm
Dimensions
same across range
  • Overall length: 2,046 mm
  • Overall width: 737 mm
  • Overall height: 1,116 mm
  • Kerb weight: 115 kg
  • Overall length: 2,046 mm
  • Overall width: 737 mm
  • Overall height: 1,116 mm
  • Kerb weight: 115 kg
  • Overall length: 2,046 mm
  • Overall width: 737 mm
  • Overall height: 1,116 mm
  • Kerb weight: 115 kg
  • Overall length: 2,046 mm
  • Overall width: 737 mm
  • Overall height: 1,116 mm
  • Kerb weight: 115 kg
Cargo
varies by variant
Not disclosed for NepalNot disclosed for Nepal
  • Underseat storage: Not disclosed officially
  • Underseat storage: Not disclosed officially
Comfort & Interior
varies by variant
Not disclosed for NepalNot disclosed for Nepal
  • Self/kick start with ACG silent start
  • Telescopic front suspension
  • Self/kick start with ACG silent start
  • Telescopic front suspension
Infotainment & Convenience
varies by variant
Not disclosed for NepalNot disclosed for Nepal
  • PGM-FI fuel injection
  • PGM-FI fuel injection
Safety
varies by variant
Not disclosed for NepalNot disclosed for Nepal
  • Disc brake variant with drum/disc brake setup
  • No ABS
  • Drum brake variant with drum/disc brake setup
  • No ABS
Design & Exterior
varies by variant
Not disclosed for NepalNot disclosed for Nepal
  • Honda Shine 125 Nepal variant name: DSS
  • Tubes and tyres: 80/100-18 front and rear
  • Honda Shine 125 Nepal variant name: DRS
  • Tubes and tyres: 80/100-18 front and rear
Sales & Imports
same across range
Not disclosed for NepalNot disclosed for Nepal
  • Offered in Nepal through Syakar Trading Company
  • Offered in Nepal through Syakar Trading Company
Value for Money Verdict
same across range
Not disclosed for NepalNot disclosed for Nepal
  • Affordable commuter positioning in Nepal, but official feature detail is limited
  • Affordable commuter positioning in Nepal, but official feature detail is limited

Amber rows mark a genuine difference between variants. Grey italic means the figure has not been published for Nepal — we leave the gap visible rather than filling it from another market's spec sheet. Specs researched from official sources and Nepali auto portals.

Buying the Drum

WHY THIS ONE
No trim-specific upside recorded yet.
WHAT YOU GIVE UP
No trim-specific compromise recorded yet.

What Nepali buyers & owners are saying — Honda Shine 125

Compiled from Reddit, Quora, YouTube comments, Nepali auto groups and forums.

SENTIMENT
positive
Discussion volume: low
WHAT BUYERS CARE ABOUT
MileageComfortReliabilityService availabilityResale value
WHAT PEOPLE LIKE
Reliable and smooth engine performance
Good fuel efficiency
Comfortable for daily commuting
COMMON COMPLAINTS
Vibrations at higher speeds
Basic design lacking modern features
🇳🇵 NEPAL-SPECIFIC TALK — PRICE, SERVICE, RESALE, ROADS
  • The bike offers a ground clearance of 162 mm, suitable for Nepal's varied road conditions.
  • Honda's extensive service network in Nepal ensures easy maintenance and availability of spare parts.

The Honda Shine 125 is the best-selling motorcycle in Nepal, and the BS6 update makes it better than ever.

In strict comparison, the Honda Shine has the least number of features. However, it still maintains its popularity for its reliability and strong value retention in the secondary market.

AI-compiled from publicly available online discussion (YouTube review comments, forums and Q&A sites) · confidence: medium · as of 19 Jul 2026. Quotes are paraphrased summaries of common opinions, not verbatim. Sources: meromoto.com, youtube.com

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Where to buy it

Every outlet below is an authorised Honda dealer. We show what we can verify — an outlet with no published number is listed separately rather than shown as a dead card.

OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTOR
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Authorised Honda distributor for Nepal
154
OUTLETS
76
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Kisan Automobiles
ATTARIYA · SALES
Sales
Kisan Automobiles, Attriya
Honda Showroom — Ram Prasad Rana
ATTARIYA · SALES
Sales
Ram Prasad Rana
Chandeswori Auto
BANEPA · SALES
Sales
Chandeswori Auto, 011-663881
Honda Showroom — Prabhu Trade Link
BARDAGHAT · SALES
Sales
Prabhu Trade Link
Honda Showroom — Raj Kumar Shrestha
BESISAHAR · SALES
Sales
Raj Kumar Shrestha
Sangrila Trade Concern
BHAIRAHAWA · SALES
Sales
Sangrila Trade Concern
ALSO LISTED IN NEPAL — CONTACT NOT PUBLISHED (2)
Honda Showroom — Tansen · Tansen, PalpaSales
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter showroom · Honda Motorcycle & Scooter showroom, Birendranagar, SurkhetSales

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Frequently asked questions

As of August 2026, the Honda Shine 125 costs Rs 2.35 lakh to Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom) in Nepal across 4 variants.
4 variants are listed: Drum (Rs 2.35 lakh), Disc (Rs 2.45 lakh), DSS (disc brake) (Rs 3 lakh), DRS (drum brake) (Rs 3 lakh).
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd. is the authorized distributor of Honda bikes in Nepal.
Honda has authorized showrooms in Attariya, Baglung, Banepa, Barahathawa, Bardaghat, Bardibas, Besisahar, Bhadrapur and more cities. Showroom addresses and phone numbers are listed on this page.
The Honda Shine 125 offers an estimated mileage of 55-60 kmpl under normal riding conditions.
Yes, with a ground clearance of 162 mm, the Honda Shine 125 is well-suited for Nepal's varied road conditions.
The Honda Shine 125 maintains a strong resale value in Nepal due to its reliability and popularity among commuters.
Compulsory third-party insurance for the Honda Shine 125 costs रु 1,705 per year (Below 150 cc — fixed NIA tariff, identical at every insurer, VAT included). A comprehensive policy on the base variant (declared value Rs 2.35 lakh) is roughly रु 5,913 per year before no-claim discounts.
With banks financing up to 60% of the price (NRB cap) at an indicative 7.5% p.a. over 36 months, the Honda Shine 125 base variant (Rs 2.35 lakh) works out to roughly रु 4,384 per month after a 40% down payment. Actual rates vary by bank (Asar 2083 (June/July 2026)).

Reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor · prices & specs compiled from official brand and distributor sources, last verified July 18, 2026 · how we verify