Special is the buzzword that really differentiates the CB Shine SP from its standard counterpart. If the Honda CB Shine had always left you wanting for more, the CB Shine SP is a premium alternative with a few over the top additions that make it special, and indeed, a popular product in Honda’s portfolio.
By the looks of it, Honda has upped the ante with the SP with a far more appealing and less commuter-centric design. Yet again, there’s a familiarity associated with this design to the standard CB Shine, something that buyers in this segment look forward to.
What we personally loved though is the new sharp and edged design, aided by the sharply creased headlamp, meatier front cowl, and a slightly revamped fuel tank adding that extra dose of muscularity to the overall design. Another thing that makes it special is what lies beneath the muscular design. Here’s a lowdown.
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Engine
The engine on the CB Shine SP is, essentially, similar to the standard CB Shine. The 124.7cc single-cylinder motor makes do with air cooling and is good for 10.57bhp and 10.3Nm of torque. But there’s a catch. You see, unlike the CB Shine, the SP gets the job done with a five-speed gearbox. As a result, this one’s better suited for the highways. And, in a nutshell, it rides like a Honda should. The engine is peppy with great low-end thrust.
Specifications
There’s no denying the fact the Honda CB Shine SP is a muscular and edgier CB Shine beneath. Therefore, there’s isn’t a stark difference in dimensions if you put these bikes back to back. As far as numbers go, the bike is 2,007mm in length, 762mm in width, and 1,085mm in height. It has a ground clearance of 160mm and it weighs 124kg.
Fuel tank capacity
The Honda CB Shine SP has a fuel tank capacity of 10.5-litres. While the official ARAI figures remain unknown, expect it to deliver somewhere around 60km/l.
Mechanical parts
In the city, the CB Shine SP is a commuter that delivers a plush and settled ride quality with soft suspension setup. The suspension duties, therefore, are carried over by telescopic forks at the front and hydraulic rear shocks. The bike sits on a steel diamond frame chassis. Moreover, the bike makes do with 80/100-18 tyres on both ends. As for braking, 130mm drums come standard on both ends. A front disc brake, however, is available in the top-spec variant.
Features
For the safety part, the bike comes equipped with CBS as standard. As for the cluster, the instrumentation is carried over by an analogue speedometer and a small digital display for other vital information. The tachometer, however, is a sore miss. On the electrical front, both the headlamp and taillamp miss out on LEDs.
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