Marking a major milestone in its journey, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) today celebrated 25 successful years of operations in the country by unveiling two all-new motorcycles, the CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX. These launches reflect HMSI’s focus on innovation and commitment to delivering technology-rich mobility solutions tailored for Indian riders.
A double celebration for Honda
Speaking on the occasion, Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President and CEO of HMSI, highlighted the significance of the moment. “Today marks an important chapter in HMSI’s journey in India. As we celebrate 25 glorious years, it gives me immense pride to unveil not just one, but two new motorcycles that represent Honda’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric approach. The introduction of CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX reaffirms our promise of bringing hi-tech mobility solutions for the Indian market. This celebration also resonates with Honda’s global achievement of the 500 million production milestone and HMSI’s 70 million production landmark. We remain deeply grateful to our customers, partners, and employees who made this journey possible and look forward to accelerating our growth in the coming years,” he said.
Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, HMSI, added, “We are ecstatic to introduce two all-new motorcycles developed to meet the evolving aspirations of new-age Indian riders in this landmark 25th anniversary year of HMSI. The CB125 Hornet is set to redefine the 125cc premium commuter space with its advanced styling, segment-first features like Golden USD front forks and best-in-class 0-60 km/h time of 5.4s, making it the perfect urban companion for Gen-Z buyers to Ride their Rizz. The new Shine 100 DX brings a fresh wave of excitement, blending enhanced styling with advanced features, standing true to what customers expect – ‘Solid Hai’. These two models reflect Honda’s continued commitment of meeting customer aspirations and bringing advanced mobility solutions to every segment in the country.”
CB125 Hornet
Styled for the city-savvy youth, the CB125 Hornet features an aggressive street-inspired design, all-LED lighting, and a muscular fuel tank. It’s powered by a 123.94cc fuel-injected engine producing 10.99bhp at 7500 rpm and 11.2Nm at 6000 rpm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. With a class-leading 0-60 km/h time of 5.4 seconds and a kerb weight of 124 kg, it offers agile performance and smooth handling.
Tech-savvy additions include a 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, Honda RoadSync app integration, and a USB Type-C charging port. Safety is bolstered with a petal front disc, single-channel ABS, and engine stop switch.
The CB125 Hornet is offered in four dual-tone colour combinations including Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice Yellow, and Pearl Siren Blue with Sports Red.
Shine 100 DX
Continuing the success of the Shine legacy, the Shine 100 DX brings updated styling, new graphics, and comfort-oriented features to the commuter segment. It is powered by a 98.98cc fuel-injected engine that delivers 7.28bhp at 7500 rpm and 8.04Nm at 5000 rpm, mated to a 4-speed transmission. Honda’s Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) technology ensures improved fuel efficiency and refined performance.
Riders will benefit from a long seat, new digital LCD instrument cluster with real-time mileage and range indicators, and a side-stand engine cut-off feature. With telescopic front forks, rear adjustable shock absorbers, CBS braking system, and 168mm ground clearance, the Shine 100 DX is built for Indian roads.
Available colour options include Imperial Red Metallic, Geny Grey Metallic, and Athletic Blue Metallic.
Both motorcycles will be available for booking starting August 1, 2025, across HMSI dealerships nationwide.