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Honda CBR500R vs Honda Shine 125

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

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Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

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. Honda CBR500R5
  2. Honda Shine 1254
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHonda Shine 125162 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RHonda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L10.5 L
On a full tank~462 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc124 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm791 mm
Ground clearance130 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-1780/100-18 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Honda Shine 125?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Shine 125 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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