Honda Dio vs Hero Destini 125

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Honda Dio or Hero Destini 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Dio and Destini 125. Honda Dio Price starts at Rs.74,930 (ex-showroom) for STD OBD-2B and Hero Destini 125 Price starts at Rs.80,450 (ex-showroom) for VX. Honda Dio is 1 cylinder, 109 cc Engine can generate 7.75 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Hero Destini 125 is a 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 9 bhp @ 7000 rpm power. In terms of range, Dio provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Destini 125 has a mileage of 60 kmpl (base model). Honda Dio is available in 5 colours & 8 variants whereas Hero Destini 125 is available in 3 colours & 5 variants.

Dio vs Destini 125

Key Highlights	Honda Dio	Hero Destini 125
Price	Rs.74,930	Rs.80,450
Engine Capacity	109.51 cc	124.6 cc
Power	7.75 bhp @ 8000 rpm	9 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Mileage/Range	N/A km/charge	60 kmpl

Honda Dio

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Rs. 74,930

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Rs. 80,450

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Specifications Overview

Dio specifications	Destini 125 specifications
Variant Name	STD OBD-2B	VX
On Road Price	84,146 Price Breakup	90,345 Price Breakup
User Rating	4.1 491 Reviews	3.5 4 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 Litres	5.3 Litres
Engine Displacement	109.51 cc	124.6 cc

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Dio Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Destini 125 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	CBS	IBS
Front Disc Size	130	-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	22 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	22 psi
Front Wheel Size	12	90/90 R12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	Yes
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	29 psi
Rear Wheel Size	10	100/80 R12
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Unit Swing	Single Coil Spring Hydraulic Type
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 12	90/90 R12
Rear Tyre Size	90/100 - 10	100/80 R12

Instrumentation

Dio Instrumentation	Destini 125 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	No	No
Touch Screen Display	No	-
Fuel level guage	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator	No	-
Tachometer	No	Analog - Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analog - Digital
Odometer	Digital	Analog - Digital

Exterior

Dio Exterior	Destini 125 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes
LED headlight	Yes	Yes

Warranty

Dio Warranty	Destini 125 Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years/36000 Kms	5 Year or 50000 kms

Body & Suspension

Dio Body & Suspension	Destini 125 Body & Suspension
Colors	Dio Colours	Destini 125 Colours
Images	Dio Images	Destini 125 Images
Frame Type	Under Bone	-

Engine & Transmission

Dio Engine & Transmission	Destini 125 Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	Automatic	-
Ignition	CDi	Fuel injection
Spark Plugs	-	Yes
Engine Capacity	109.51 cc	124.6 cc
Engine Type	4 Stroke SI Engine	Air Cooled& 4 stroke& SI Engine
No. of Cylinders	1	1
No. of valves per cylinder	2	2
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Bore x Stroke	47 mm x 63.1 mm	52.4mm x 57.8mm
Configuration	Single Cylinder	Single Cylinder
Cooling type	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Fuelling	PGM-FI	-
Max Power	7.75 bhp @ 8000 rpm	9 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque	9.03 Nm @ 5500 rpm	10.4 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Mileage (Claimed)	-	60 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Dio Comfort & Convenience	Destini 125 Comfort & Convenience
Call/SMS Alerts	-	No
Front Storage Box	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	-	No
Pillion Footrest	-	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	Yes
Under Seat Storage	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	No
Console Type	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	No	-
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	No
Instrument Console	Digital	Semi-Digital
Seat Style	Single Seat	Single
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	-
Start Type	Self Start	Electric start/Kick start
USB Charger Port	Yes	Yes

Safety

Dio Safety	Destini 125 Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Side Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Pass Light	-	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	-	Yes
Turn Signal	Halogen Bulb	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No
Power Modes	No	-
Slipper Clutch	No	-
Traction Control System	No	No

Dimensions & Capacity

Dio Dimensions & Capacity	Destini 125 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1808 mm	1862 mm
Width	677 mm	697 mm
Height	1150 mm	1125 mm
Wheelbase	1260 mm	1302 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm	162 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 Litres	5.3 Litres
Body Type	Scooter	Scooter
Seat Height	765 mm	770 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	103 kg	115 kg

Entertainment & Communication

Dio Entertainment & Communication	Destini 125 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	Yes	-

Pros & Cons

Dio Pros & Cons	Destini 125 Pros & Cons
Pros	Sporty design and sharp aesthetics Reliable 125cc engine with decent efficiency Comes with Honda’s H-Smart keyless technology New 4.2-inch digital cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, RoadSync app with turn-by-turn navigation support Offers a comfortable riding posture and a pliant ride The idle start-stop system helps in better efficiency Easy to handle in city traffic due to lightweight
Cons	It hasn’t received a major design change for a long time The fuel gauge sometimes shows inaccurate fuel levels The base variant lacks features and comes with a drum brake Under-seat storage is not that great; some rivals offer better under-seat storage space The pricing is a bit on the higher side

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Safety

Dio comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On). Destini 125 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator.

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Dio has features like Front Storage Box, Under Seat Storage, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Hero Destini 125, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Under Seat Storage, Service Reminder Indicator, USB Charger Port.

Dimensions

Honda Dio has a 5.3 Litres fuel tank with 1150 mm seat height. Hero Destini 125 has 1125 mm seat height and 5.3 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Honda Dio and Hero Destini 125 Owner Reviews

Dio Review
Destini 125 Review

- nK
  naveen Kumar
  07 Jun 2025
  5.0
  Honda Dio is best to drive. Everything is good in this vehicle. Maintenance free, good mileage and too comfortable. Easy to move.
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  K sandeep
  02 Jun 2025
  4.4
  Best scooter in its budget, perfect for city use. It offers great maintenance for middle-class people. Take a look at it, it's an incredible scooty for students and ladies.
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  Logeshgnanasekaran
  3 Month ago
  4.4
  Honda is always best in my choice. Less maintenance more power. Awesome bike for durability. Go for this one without hesitation. You will see a lot of bike2l 3l but this one is the best one among them mileage looks comfortable, all in one, as it comes from the Honda family. Awesome bike for durability. Go for this one without hesitation. You will see a lot of bikes 2l 3l, but this one is the best one among them, the mileage looks comfortable, all for durability, go for this one without.
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- Rm
  Rajitha mydala
  3 Month ago
  5.0
  i loved the bike. Good Mileage.10+ Years i have used the same bike. Mileage is very good when compare to Activa.
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- YR
  Yallanna Ramachandra Hongal
  3 Month ago
  4.2
  Good bike and smooth riding. I need more average so looking for Electric bike in low price and on loan base I want to purchase. So looking for Electric bike.
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Honda Dio and Hero Destini 125 FAQs

What is the on-road price of Honda Dio?

The on-road price of Honda Dio is Rs. 84,146 in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Hero Destini 125?

The on-road price of Hero Destini 125 is Rs. 90,345 in New Delhi.

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