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Honda Shine 125 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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

Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. Honda Shine 1252
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayAdventure
Fuel average~55 km/l—
Petrol tank10.5 L20 L
On a full tank~578 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc776 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm855 mm
Ground clearance162 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-1890/90-21 / 150/70-17

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 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda Shine 125 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Honda Shine 125 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Honda Shine 125 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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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