We started out riding the CB Shine and the Activa 125 back-to-back in their natural habitat – the concrete jungle. When it comes to power delivery, both the Activa 125 and CB Shine are bottom-end friendly. Both seem very refined at low revs, but the engines begin to get vibey when pushed, getting to a point when your toes and wrists start tingling. However, it was quickly obvious that the CVT gearbox in the Activa 125 is its biggest asset. While the tall third ratio on the CB Shine ensures that you do not have to shift very often, it still isn’t as effortless to ride as the Activa 125, be it slow moving traffic or the sprint between traffic signals.