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Honda Shine 125 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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

Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-15 V25
  2. Honda Shine 1254
  • Most powerYamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-15 V2170 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
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Fuel average

Honda Shine 12555 km/l
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l

On a full tank

Honda Shine 125578 km
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125Yamaha MT-15 V2
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank10.5 L10 L
On a full tank~578 km~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc155 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm810 mm
Ground clearance162 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 282 / Disc 220
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-18100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock

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?

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  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda Shine 125 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 45 km/l for Yamaha MT-15 V2, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda Shine 125 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Yamaha MT-15 V2 about 141 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Honda Shine 125 or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy Honda Shine 125 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 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.