MotorBabuHonda Shine 125 service schedule
When your Shine 125's free services are due, how often it needs a service after that, and which oil it takes — from Honda's own figures.
Updated 15 Oct 2026
Free services
| Service | Due at (whichever comes earlier, from the date of sale) |
|---|---|
| 1st free service | 750–1,000 km or 15–30 days |
| 2nd free service | 5,500–6,000 km or 165–180 days |
| 3rd free service | 11,500–12,000 km or 350–365 days |
| Paid services after that | Every 6,000 km or 6 months |
Figures from Honda's Shine 125 page. Free services usually cover labour; oil and parts are charged. Your service booklet has the exact terms for your bike.
Engine oil
- Grade: Honda lists SAE 5W-30. It has changed between model years — use the grade in your owner's manual.
- Quantity: about 0.85 litre at an oil change; 1.0 litre after an engine overhaul.
- When: at the services, as your booklet says — at least once a year.
Between services
- Chain: lube every 500–1,000 km and after rain; keep the slack as marked.
- Tyre pressure: check every two weeks — soft tyres cost mileage.
- Air filter and spark plug: checked at services; a clogged filter shows up as poor mileage.
Full maintenance schedule (motorcycle, petrol)
The general intervals the MotorBabu app uses for a petrol motorcycle. Your manual comes first.
| Item | Every (whichever comes first) |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil | 5,000 km or 1 year |
| Tyres | 20,000 km or 4 years |
| Battery | 2 years |
| Brake Pads | 15,000 km |
| Chain lube & adjust | 1,000 km |
| Air filter | 10,000 km or 1 year |
| Spark plugs | 10,000 km |
| Brake fluid | 20,000 km or 2 years |
Track your Shine's services
Add your Shine to MotorBabu by its number plate — it remembers every service and chain lube, reminds you before the next service by km or date, and tracks PUC and insurance. Check your real mileage with the mileage calculator.
Questions people ask
When is the first service of the Shine 125?
At 750–1,000 km or 15–30 days from the date of sale, whichever comes earlier.
How many free services does the Shine 125 get?
Three: at 750–1,000 km (15–30 days), 5,500–6,000 km (165–180 days) and 11,500–12,000 km (350–365 days), whichever comes earlier.
How often should the Shine 125 be serviced after the free services?
Every 6,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first.
Which engine oil does the Shine 125 use?
Honda lists SAE 5W-30 for the Shine 125. Grades have changed between model years, so use the one printed in your owner's manual. It takes about 0.85 litre at an oil change (1.0 litre after an engine overhaul).
How often should I lube the chain?
Every 500–1,000 km, and after riding in rain. Keep the slack as marked in the manual — a dry or loose chain costs mileage and wears the sprockets.