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 V-Strom 800DE vs TVS Apache RTR 310
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Similar version in photoSuzuki V-Strom 800DE
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 776 cc
- 84.3 PS
- 230 kg
Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE
TVS Apache RTR 310
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 312 cc
- 35.6 PS
- ~30 km/l
- 169 kg
Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
- Honda Shine 1254
- TVS Apache RTR 3100
- Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
- Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
- Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
- 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
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Honda Shine 125 |  Suzuki V-Strom 800DE |  TVS Apache RTR 310 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Honda · Japan | Suzuki · Japan | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Everyday | Adventure | Street |
| Fuel average | ~55 km/l | — | ~30 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 10.5 L | 20 L | 11 L |
| On a full tank | ~578 km | — | ~330 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 124 cc | 776 cc | 312 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm | 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm | 28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm |
| Power to weight | 95 PS / tonne | 367 PS / tonne | 211 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 200 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 113 kg (with fluids) | 230 kg (with fluids) | 169 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 791 mm | 855 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 220 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,285 mm | 1,570 mm | 1,358 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Drum / Drum | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260 | Disc 300 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | No (linked brakes) | Both wheels | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 80/100-18 / 80/100-18 | 90/90-21 / 150/70-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 |
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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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 best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. 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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Photo credits
- Honda Shine 125: Perumalnadar, CC0
- Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: AVMOTO, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 310: Crazyranga, 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.