Cutting out the cribbing bit about lack of big bikes from the Japanese in India, the new Shine looks cool to me! Single tone is definitely "in" and thats how the bike should have been right since when it was launched. I hope HMSI racks up the numbers now!
The official Press Release from HMSI :-
Honda’s mass market motorcycle in India Honda Shine with cutting edge Honda technologies to define new benchmarks in 125cc segment. "Optimax" engine especially developed by Honda's R&D to bring the best balance of pickup and mileage for 125cc riders in India. "Ergo Tec" Design for enhanced riding comfort and ease of handling. "Black Alloy Wheels" Black alloy wheels to make a style statement. "New Stylish Body Graphics" New-age body graphics for making heads turn. North and central zone roll out by 17th April, All India roll-out by April 28th. HMSI to expand sales and service network to get closer to customers. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., a 100% fully owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Company Japan, - the largest manufacturer of two wheelers in the world – today entered the newly emerging 125cc motorcycle market with the launch of Honda Shine. Honda Shine is powered by a newly developed 125cc 'Optimax' engine, which maintains Optimum input for maximum output and incorporates cutting edge technologies to deliver best balance of mileage and pickup. Designed to ensure superior ride quality and ease of handling through revolutionary Ergo Tec design, which is based on Human engineering Honda Shine will set new benchmarks in the Indian 125cc motorcycle segment.Honda Shine was unveiled today by Mr. Motohide Sudo, Executive Vice President, Asian Honda Motor Company Ltd. and Mr. Yukihiro Aoshima, President and CEO, HMSI. Honda Shine comes loaded with cutting edge technologies coupled with international quality appeal with new intelligent style.Equipped with a host of advanced technologies like Multi Mapping CDI, Tumble Flow Combustion Chamber, Long Intake Pipe and Connecting Tube, CV Carburetor, 2 Way Air Jacket and Pulse Exhaust System, the 125 cc ’Optimax’ engine delivers class leading 10.3 BHP (err...Discover 125 is still more powerful-A) which enables Honda Shine to deliver the best balance of pickup and mileage.Honda Shine completes a 0 – 60kmph run in just 5.3 secs (sad joke - A) and returns a class leading 65 kmpl in the process in the Indian riding mode. (Indian riding model is actual riding simulation in Indian cities by Honda).Honda Shine’s "Ergo Tec" Design with lightweight advanced diamond frame and double suspension offers superior absorption of shocks & vibrations thus providing excellent ride comfort & stability. Riding position based on human engineering ensures, less fatigue and firm & wide seating space with comfortable seating posture for pillion rider.Honda Shine has been endowed with new modern intelligent style appeal, which possesses a balance of decent looks with tough & macho appeal and an image of sporty looks with international taste. Features like tank to seat flow, muffler incline and moderate bending forward style coupled with impressive Fuel tank knee grip, New-age body graphics with frills & finish of each body element and International Honda design, Aerodynamic front cowl(ha ha ha..*deep breath*..ha ha ha-A), Black Alloy Wheels, Grab Rail, Simple yet Intense tail lamp and Integrated & smooth continuous parts structure lend the HONDA SHINE a Decent and stylish look.Honda Shine also comes equipped with host of innovative features like puncture resistant Tuff-up tube, Primary Kick and Self Start for easier city riding etc.Honda Shine will be launched zone wise beginning North and Central zones from April 17, 2006, followed by South Zone on 27th April and West and East Zone on 28th April. The self start versions (drum brake as well as disc brake) will be launched by July 2006. Honda Shine will be available in five distinct colours - Wild Purple Metallic, Champion Blue Metallic, Black, Alpha Red Metallic and Geny Grey Metallic.
The official Press Release from HMSI :-
Honda’s mass market motorcycle in India Honda Shine with cutting edge Honda technologies to define new benchmarks in 125cc segment. "Optimax" engine especially developed by Honda's R&D to bring the best balance of pickup and mileage for 125cc riders in India. "Ergo Tec" Design for enhanced riding comfort and ease of handling. "Black Alloy Wheels" Black alloy wheels to make a style statement. "New Stylish Body Graphics" New-age body graphics for making heads turn. North and central zone roll out by 17th April, All India roll-out by April 28th. HMSI to expand sales and service network to get closer to customers. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., a 100% fully owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Company Japan, - the largest manufacturer of two wheelers in the world – today entered the newly emerging 125cc motorcycle market with the launch of Honda Shine. Honda Shine is powered by a newly developed 125cc 'Optimax' engine, which maintains Optimum input for maximum output and incorporates cutting edge technologies to deliver best balance of mileage and pickup. Designed to ensure superior ride quality and ease of handling through revolutionary Ergo Tec design, which is based on Human engineering Honda Shine will set new benchmarks in the Indian 125cc motorcycle segment.Honda Shine was unveiled today by Mr. Motohide Sudo, Executive Vice President, Asian Honda Motor Company Ltd. and Mr. Yukihiro Aoshima, President and CEO, HMSI. Honda Shine comes loaded with cutting edge technologies coupled with international quality appeal with new intelligent style.Equipped with a host of advanced technologies like Multi Mapping CDI, Tumble Flow Combustion Chamber, Long Intake Pipe and Connecting Tube, CV Carburetor, 2 Way Air Jacket and Pulse Exhaust System, the 125 cc ’Optimax’ engine delivers class leading 10.3 BHP (err...Discover 125 is still more powerful-A) which enables Honda Shine to deliver the best balance of pickup and mileage.Honda Shine completes a 0 – 60kmph run in just 5.3 secs (sad joke - A) and returns a class leading 65 kmpl in the process in the Indian riding mode. (Indian riding model is actual riding simulation in Indian cities by Honda).Honda Shine’s "Ergo Tec" Design with lightweight advanced diamond frame and double suspension offers superior absorption of shocks & vibrations thus providing excellent ride comfort & stability. Riding position based on human engineering ensures, less fatigue and firm & wide seating space with comfortable seating posture for pillion rider.Honda Shine has been endowed with new modern intelligent style appeal, which possesses a balance of decent looks with tough & macho appeal and an image of sporty looks with international taste. Features like tank to seat flow, muffler incline and moderate bending forward style coupled with impressive Fuel tank knee grip, New-age body graphics with frills & finish of each body element and International Honda design, Aerodynamic front cowl(ha ha ha..*deep breath*..ha ha ha-A), Black Alloy Wheels, Grab Rail, Simple yet Intense tail lamp and Integrated & smooth continuous parts structure lend the HONDA SHINE a Decent and stylish look.Honda Shine also comes equipped with host of innovative features like puncture resistant Tuff-up tube, Primary Kick and Self Start for easier city riding etc.Honda Shine will be launched zone wise beginning North and Central zones from April 17, 2006, followed by South Zone on 27th April and West and East Zone on 28th April. The self start versions (drum brake as well as disc brake) will be launched by July 2006. Honda Shine will be available in five distinct colours - Wild Purple Metallic, Champion Blue Metallic, Black, Alpha Red Metallic and Geny Grey Metallic.
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