Honda Shine Hits 1 Crore Customers Milestone — First In 125cc Category

The Honda CB Shine commuter motorcycle has achieved the milestone of 1 crore customers. The Honda CB Shine was launched in the Indian market in 2006.

Honda Shine Hits 1 Crore Customers Milestone — First In 125cc Category

Speaking about the CB Shine's historic achievement, Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President and CEO, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd. said, "We are humbled by the tremendous response that Shine has received over the years. As India rides into 2022 with the amazing Shine, we remain committed to taking on new challenges and delighting our loyal customers with the best products. On behalf of the HMSI family, I would like to thank our customers for putting their valuable trust in brand Shine."

Honda Shine Hits 1 Crore Customers Milestone — First In 125cc Category

Sharing his comments on this remarkable feat, Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director — Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd. said "We are honoured and thankful for the love and trust received from millions of Shine users. Spanning over one & a half decades, brand Shine has been a true companion for many generations of riders, making it one of the most popular motorcycle brands in the Indian household across all regions. It has proudly upheld the true benchmark of reliability & remarkable quality standards in the 125cc segment. We firmly believe that customer loyalty is a result of an amazing product as well as unmatched after-sales service. Keeping this in mind, we will continue to serve our customers with excellence."

Honda Shine Hits 1 Crore Customers Milestone — First In 125cc Category

The Honda CB Shine was launched in India in 2006. By the year 2008, the Honda CB Shine had become the bestselling motorcycle in the 125cc segment. Within 54 months of its launch in India, the Shine 125 had crossed the 10 lakh sales mark.

Honda Shine Hits 1 Crore Customers Milestone — First In 125cc Category

By the year 2013, every third 125cc motorcycle sold in India was a Honda CB Shine. A year later, the SB Shine had crossed the 30 lakh sales milestone. In 2015, Honda added its combi-brake system to the CB Shine's feature list. In 2017, the Honda Shine became the first 125cc motorcycle sold in India to hit the 50 lakh sales mark.

Honda Shine Hits 1 Crore Customers Milestone — First In 125cc Category

By the year 2018, the Honda Shine's sales had increased exponentially allowing the 125cc commuter to hit the 70 lakh customer milestone. The increased interest in the Shine meant that half the 125cc motorcycles sold in India that year bore the CB Shine badge on its fuel tank. The next year, the Honda Shine became the first bike from the Japanese manufacturer to be offered with a BS-VI compliant engine. The Honda CB Shine hit the 90 lakh sales mark in 2020.

Honda Shine Hits 1 Crore Customers Milestone — First In 125cc Category

Thoughts On Honda Shine Hitting The 1 Crore Sales Mark

The Honda Shine has been the Japanese automaker's success story in the 125cc commuter motorcycle segment. With its highly efficient air-cooled engine claiming to deliver a mileage of 65km/l, it comes as no surprise that the Shine has flown out of Honda's showrooms across the country. Considering its utter dominance of the segment, the future continues to look bright for the Honda Shine.

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Article Published On: Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 9:08 [IST]
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