Is Honda CB Shine 125 E20 compliant?
Your bike can safely use E20 petrol. You may notice a minor 3-5% mileage difference, which is normal.
E20 compatible from: 2023 onwards
Expected mileage impact: 3-5% reduction(NITI Aayog two-wheeler data)
Honda CB350C features a BSVI OBD2B E20 compliant PGM-FI engine. All Honda BS6 Phase 2 two-wheelers from April 2023 are E20 ready, including Activa, Shine, SP series, and CB range. Source: Honda 2Wheelers India CB350C Launch (E20 Engine Confirmed)
Variant-wise E20 compliance status
CBS
petrol
CBS Disc
petrol
Disc
petrol
Disc BS6
petrol
Disc CBS Limited Edition
petrol
Drum
petrol
Drum BS6
petrol
Drum CBS Limited Edition
petrol
| Variant | Fuel | E20 Status |
|---|---|---|
| CBS | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| CBS Disc | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Disc | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Disc BS6 | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Disc CBS Limited Edition | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Drum | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Drum BS6 | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
| Drum CBS Limited Edition | petrol | ✓E20 Compatible |
Other Honda models
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Is E20 petrol safe for Honda CB Shine 125?
Confirmed E20 compatible. The Honda CB Shine 125 has been cleared for 20% ethanol petrol since April 2023.
Will my CB Shine 125 give less mileage on E20?
E20 reduces mileage by roughly 3-5%. The CB Shine 125's BS6 Phase 2 calibration minimizes this. Higher octane in E20 (RON 95 vs E10's RON 91) helps combustion quality.
Will E20 petrol corrode my CB Shine 125's parts?
E20 is safe in the CB Shine 125. The fuel injection system, hoses, and seals are rated for 20% ethanol. Maintain regular oil changes and filter replacements.