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Honda Shine 125 vs BMW R 1300 GS

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

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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

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

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

Honda Shine 12510.7 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc

Top speed

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

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125BMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeEverydayAdventure
Fuel average~55 km/l—
Petrol tank10.5 L19 L
On a full tank~578 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc1300 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h220 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm850 mm
Ground clearance162 mm—
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,518 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-18120/70-19 / 170/60-17

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, Honda Shine 125 or BMW R 1300 GS?

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

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

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.

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

Buy Honda Shine 125 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy BMW R 1300 GS if most power, most pulling power 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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