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BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda Shine 125

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. Honda Shine 1252
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSHonda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyHonda · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureEveryday
Fuel average—~55 km/l
Petrol tank19 L10.5 L
On a full tank—~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc124 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm791 mm
Ground clearance—162 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Honda Shine 125?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Shine 125 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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