Hero Xtreme 125R vs Honda Shine 125 in Nepal: Price, Range & Specs
Our verdict
The Hero Xtreme 125R is the cheaper way in at Rs 2.99 lakh, Rs 1,000 less than the Honda Shine 125 (Rs 3 lakh). The Hero Xtreme 125R offers more power (8.5 kW vs 7.9 kW), more ground clearance (180 mm vs 162 mm). The Honda Shine 125 offers less weight to carry (113 kg vs 136 kg). Check the full table below and test both before you decide.
23 Oct 2026
 Hero Xtreme 125RStandard |  Honda Shine 125DSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Price & running cost | ||
| Indicative ex-showroom price | Rs 2,98,900 | Rs 3,09,900 |
| Monthly EMI (60% loan, 5 years) | Rs 3,636 | Rs 3,769 |
| Energy cost per km | Rs 3.03 | Not available |
| Running cost (1000 km/month) | Rs 3,030 | Not available |
| Energy cost over 5 years | Rs 1,81,800 | Not available |
| Engine, motor & performance | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 124 cc |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Maximum power | 8.5 kW (11.6 PS) | 7.9 kW (10.7 PS) |
| Maximum torque | 10.5 Nm | 11 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed constant mesh | Manual |
| Gears | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 66 km/l | — |
| Starting | Self & kick | Self/Kick |
| Fuel, battery & charging | ||
| Fuel tank | 10 l | 10.5 l |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Body type | Sport | Commuter |
| Length | 2,009 mm | 2,046 mm |
| Width | 793 mm | 737 mm |
| Height | 1,051 mm | 1,116 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,319 mm | 1,285 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 162 mm |
| Seat height | 794 mm | — |
| Kerb weight | 136 kg | 113 kg |
| Brakes, suspension & tyres | ||
| Front brake | — | Disc 240 mm, Drum 130 mm |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum | Drum 130 mm |
| ABS | — | No (CBS with equaliser)† |
| Front suspension | 37 mm conventional fork | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Hydraulic type |
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 tubeless | 80/100-18 M/C 47P, tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-17 tubeless | 80/100-18 M/C 54P, tubeless |
| Features & safety | ||
| Colours | Firestorm Red, Cobalt Blue, Stallion Black | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
| Warranty distance | 70,000 km | — |
| Warranty details | Motorcycles 5 years or 70,000 km, whichever is earlier; all free and paid services must be done at authorised Hero workshops | — |
Running costs use claimed mileage/range, current fuel and electricity prices and the distance shown; servicing, insurance and resale are not included. The best value in each row is highlighted. Indicative ex-showroom prices on the date shown. Confirm the final price with the dealer before buying. How we calculate this
