Honda Dio vs Hero Destini 125 XTEC

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Honda Dio or Hero Destini 125 XTEC? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Dio and Destini 125 XTEC. Honda Dio Price starts at Rs.70,211 (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Destini 125 XTEC Price starts at Rs.80,048 (ex-showroom) for LX Drum Brake. Honda Dio is 1 cylinder, 109 cc Engine can generate 7.75 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Hero Destini 125 XTEC is a 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 9 bhp @ 7000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Dio provides a mileage of 55 kmpl (base model), and Destini 125 XTEC has a mileage of 50 kmpl (base model). Honda Dio is available in 9 colours & 6 variants whereas Hero Destini 125 XTEC is available in 7 colours & 4 variants.

Dio vs Destini 125 XTEC

Key Highlights	Honda Dio	Hero Destini 125 XTEC
Price	Rs.70,211	Rs.80,048
Engine Capacity	109.51 cc	124.6 cc
Power	7.75 bhp @ 8000 rpm	9 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Mileage/Range	55 kmpl	50 kmpl

Honda Dio

STD

Rs. 70,211

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Hero Destini 125 XTEC

LX Drum Brake

Rs. 80,048

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Vida V1

Plus

Rs. 1.22 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Dio specifications	Destini 125 XTEC specifications	V1 specifications
Variant Name	STD	LX Drum Brake	Plus
On Road Price	78,847 Price Breakup	89,894 Price Breakup	1.27 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	4.1 449 Reviews	4.0 62 Reviews	3.5 35 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 Litres	5 Litres	-
Engine Displacement	109.51 cc	124.6 cc	-

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Dio Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Destini 125 XTEC Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	V1 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size	10	10	-
Wheel Type	Steel	Steel	Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	1	Yes
Front Wheel Size	12	10	-
Calliper Type	No	No	Front - 2 Piston Caliper
Braking System	CBS	IBS	CBS
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber	-
Rear Suspension	Unit Swing	Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper	-
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 12	90/100 - 10	-
Rear Tyre Size	90/100 - 10	90/100 - 10	-
Front Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	130 mm	130 mm	-
Rear Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tubeless Tyres	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre Size Spare	No	90/100 - 10	-

Instrumentation

Dio Instrumentation	Destini 125 XTEC Instrumentation	V1 Instrumentation
Touch Screen Display	-	-	Yes
Riding Modes Switch	-	-	Yes
Fuel level guage	Yes	Yes	-
Tachometer	No	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital
Odometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

Body & Suspension

Dio Body & Suspension	Destini 125 XTEC Body & Suspension	V1 Body & Suspension
Colors	Dio Colours	Destini 125 XTEC Colours	V1 Colours
Images	Dio Images	Destini 125 XTEC Images	V1 Images
Frame Type	Under Bone	High Rigidity Under Bone Type	Underbone

Engine & Transmission

Dio Engine & Transmission	Destini 125 XTEC Engine & Transmission	V1 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	109.51 cc	124.6 cc	-
Engine Type	Fan Cooled & 4 Stroke & SI Engine	-	PMSW
No. of Cylinders	1	1	-
No. of valves per cylinder	2	-	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Battery Capacity	0.036 kwh	0.048 kwh	3.44 kwh
Battery Type	Maintenance Free	MF Battery	Lithium Ion
Charging Time	-	-	5 Hours 15 Minutes
Fast Charging	-	-	Yes
Top Speed	83 kmph	85 kmph	80 kmph
Max Torque	9.03 Nm @ 5250 rpm	10.4 Nm @ 5500 rpm	25 Nm
Max Power	7.75 bhp @ 8000 rpm	9 bhp @ 7000 rpm	6000 W
Fuelling	PGM-FI	-	-
Cooling type	Air Cooled	Air Cooled	-
Configuration	Single Cylinder	-	-

Comfort & Convenience

Dio Comfort & Convenience	Destini 125 XTEC Comfort & Convenience	V1 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes	No	No	Eco& Ride and Sports
Low Battery Indicator	-	-	Yes
Geo Fencing	-	-	Yes
Front Storage Box	1	-	-
Call/SMS Alerts	-	-	Yes
Average Speed Indicator	-	-	Yes
Pillion Footrest	1	1	Yes
Under Seat Storage	Yes	Yes	26 ltr
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-	-
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	-	-
Console Type	Analogue	Semi-Digital	Digital
Seat Style	Single Seat	-	Single
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	-	-
Start Type	Electric Start	Kick and Electric	Push Button Start

Safety

Dio Safety	Destini 125 XTEC Safety	V1 Safety
Hazard Warning Switch	-	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	1	1	Yes
Brake Assist	No	-	-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No	No
Power Modes	No	-	-
Slipper Clutch	Yes	Yes	-
Traction Control System	No	`	-

Dimensions & Capacity

Dio Dimensions & Capacity	Destini 125 XTEC Dimensions & Capacity	V1 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1808 mm	1809 mm	-
Width	723 mm	729 mm	-
Height	1150 mm	1154 mm	-
Wheelbase	1260 mm	1245 mm	1031 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm	155 mm	155 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 Litres	5 Litres	-
Engine Oil Capacity	1 Litres	0.8 Litres	-
Body Type	-	-	Electric Scooter
Unladden/Kerb Weight	103 kg	115 kg	124 kg
Seat Height	765 mm	778 mm	780 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Dio Entertainment & Communication	Destini 125 XTEC Entertainment & Communication	V1 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	No	-	OTA enabled 7 inch TFT with Touch

Pros & Cons

Dio Pros & Cons	Destini 125 XTEC Pros & Cons	V1 Pros & Cons
Pros	Has a well-developed service network Is simple to maintain It provides decent mileage	Decent build quality & fit and finish Heroâ€™s widespread service network is a peace of mind in itself Powerful & fuel-efficient scooter Ride quality is one of the best in the segment	Feels well made, strong build quality Removable batteries a big boon Feature loaded including removable rear seat Hero's unbeatable network in India Vida owners can use Ather's grid network for charging
Cons	Alloy wheels aren't included Better brakes might be installed The front suspension is out of date	Feels dated already Long term reliability is questionable Not as equipped as the rivals	Limited top speed of just 82 km/h Not as quick as Ola S1 Pro, range is also lower on the Vida Slightly on the pricier side

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Hero Destini 125 XTEC LX Drum Brake

Detailed Comparison of Honda Dio and Hero Destini 125 XTEC

Safety

Dio comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Slipper Clutch. Destini 125 XTEC has Slipper Clutch.

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Dio has features like Under Seat Storage, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Hero Destini 125 XTEC, on the other hand, has Under Seat Storage.

Dimensions

Honda Dio has a 5.3 Litres fuel tank with 1150 mm seat height. Hero Destini 125 XTEC has 1154 mm seat height and 5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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₹ 70,211 - ₹ 77,712*
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Honda Dio and Hero Destini 125 XTEC and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

Dio Review
Destini 125 XTEC Review
V1 Review

- M
  Murali
  30 Mar 2024
  Review for Honda Dio
  4.2
  Very good in style and mileage very nice on Indian roads, good built quality go for it. Stylish look impressive better choice in the range students can avail this for .
  Likes (1)
- K
  Keerthana
  30 Mar 2024
  Review for Honda Dio
  5.0
  Good quality, comfortable ride convenience in road zone and make u stress relief in mileage it's a option to choose a colors which we convenient Honda is best company nice.
  Likes (1)
- MA
  Mohd Adnan
  31 Days ago
  Review for Honda Dio
  4.6
  This is a fabulous scooter with excellent features A Smooth experience Good, and it is very good for Indian travelers on roads and Honda Activa does a good job this time
  Likes (1)
- MP
  Mahendra Patil
  2 Month ago
  Review for Honda Dio
  4.6
  It's a very comfortable and safe scooter. Its body is very tough and strong. The Honda Dio has a very good suspension. The size of the tyres is also good, which is comfortable on muddy roads.
  Likes (6)
- Mz
  Mohamed zakir
  2 Month ago
  Review for Honda Dio
  5.0
  It looks amazing with new features I wish I could take immediate without EMI. Honda is Amazing company now a days in India. Maintenance is also low.
  Likes (3)

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Honda Dio and Hero Destini 125 XTEC FAQs

What is the on-road price of Honda Dio?

The on-road price of Honda Dio is Rs. 78,847 in New Delhi.

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

The on-road price of Hero Destini 125 XTEC is Rs. 89,894 in New Delhi.

Honda Dio vs Hero Destini 125 XTEC

Dio vs Destini 125 XTEC

Specifications Overview

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Instrumentation

Body & Suspension

Engine & Transmission

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

Dimensions & Capacity

Entertainment & Communication

Pros & Cons

Which Scooter Do You Like More ?

Detailed Comparison of Honda Dio and Hero Destini 125 XTEC

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Dimensions

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