Earlier version in photoHonda Shine 125
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 124 cc
- 10.7 PS
- ~55 km/l
- 113 kg
Sold in India
Bike comparison
Honda Shine 125 vs Suzuki GSX-8S
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Suzuki GSX-8S
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 776 cc
- 83 PS
- 202 kg
Quickshifter as standard
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Suzuki GSX-8S4
- Honda Shine 1253
- Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
- Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
- LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
- Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
- Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm
- Most ground clearanceHonda Shine 125162 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Honda Shine 125 |  Suzuki GSX-8S |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Honda · Japan | Suzuki · Japan |
| Type of bike | Everyday | Street |
| Fuel average | ~55 km/l | — |
| Petrol tank | 10.5 L | 14 L |
| On a full tank | ~578 km | — |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 124 cc | 776 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
| Power to weight | 95 PS / tonne | 411 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 113 kg (with fluids) | 202 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 791 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 145 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,285 mm | 1,465 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Drum / Drum | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | No (linked brakes) | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 80/100-18 / 80/100-18 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 |
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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Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or Suzuki GSX-8S?
Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, Honda Shine 125 or Suzuki GSX-8S?
Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.
Honda Shine 125 or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?
Buy Honda Shine 125 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- Honda Shine 125: Perumalnadar, CC0
- Suzuki GSX-8S: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.