Kawasaki KX 450 vs Hero Destini 125 XTEC

STD scooter

Kawasaki KX 450

STD

₹ 8.59 Lakh

vs
STD Drum Brake scooter

Hero Destini 125 XTEC

STD Drum Brake

₹ 71,108

vs
STD scooter

Honda Activa 6G

STD

₹ 75,347

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Specifications Overview

Variant Name STD STD Drum Brake STD
On Road Price ₹ 9.69 Lakh ₹ 79,854 ₹ 84,615
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage(ARAI) -50 kmpl 45 kmpl
User Rating 4.3 3.9 4.0
Transmission Type Manual Variomatic Drive Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity 6.2 Litres 5 Litres 5.3 Litres
Engine Displacement 449 cc 124.6 cc 109.51 cc

Body & Suspension

Colours
KX 450 colours

Destini 125 XTEC colours

Activa 6G colours
ImagesKawasaki KX 450  Front Profile imageKawasaki KX 450  Rear Side Profile imageKawasaki KX 450  Rear Side Profile image
KX 450 images
Hero Destini 125 XTEC  Front Profile imageHero Destini 125 XTEC  Front Profile imageHero Destini 125 XTEC  Front Profile image
Destini 125 XTEC images
Honda  Activa 6G  Front Profile imageHonda  Activa 6G  Front Profile imageHonda  Activa 6G  Front Profile image
Activa 6G images
Body Type Dirt Bikes-Scooter
Suspension - Front 49 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping / 305 mmTelescopic Hydraulic Shock AbsorberTelescopic
Suspension - Rear New Uni Trak with adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload / 307 mmUnit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper3-Step Adjustable & Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Frame Type Perimeter, aluminium-Under Bone

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single-Fan Cooled & 4 Stroke & SI Engine
Max Power -9.12 PS @ 7000 rpm7.79 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque -10.4 Nm @ 5500 rpm8.79 Nm @ 5250 rpm
Engine Capacity 449 cc124.6 cc109.51 cc
No. of Cylinders 1-1
No. of valves per cylinder 4-2
Bore x Stroke 96 mm x 62.1 mm52.4 x 57.8 mm47 mm x 63.1 mm
Cooling type Liquid CooledAir CooledAir Cooled
Type ManualVariomatic DriveAutomatic
Number of Gears 5 Speed--
Fuelling Fuel Injection-PGM-FI
Configuration --Single Cylinder
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Comfort & Convenience

Console Type --Analogue
Distance to Empty Indicator --Yes
Engine Kill Switch --yes
Odometer -DigitalAnalogue
Speedometer -AnalogueAnalogue
Seat Style --Single Seat
Shutter Lock --Yes
Tachometer --Yes
Start Type Self Start OnlyElectric StartKick & Self Start
Fuel level guage -YesYes
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Safety

ABS - Anti-lock braking system --No
Brake Assist --No
Power Modes --No
Slipper Clutch -Dry, CentrifugalNo
Traction Control System --No
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Performance & Drivetrain

Mileage (Claimed) -50 kmpl45 kmpl
Max Speed 143 Kmph85 Kmph85 Kmph

Dimensions & Capacity

Length 2185 mm1809 mm1833 mm
Width 820 mm729 mm697 mm
Height 1265 mm1154 mm1156 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight 110.2 kg114 kg107 Kg
Wheelbase 1485 mm1245 mm1260 mm
Seat Height 955 mm778 mm692 mm
Ground Clearance 340 mm155 mm171 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 6.2 Litres5 Litres5.3 Litres
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Wheels, Tyre & Brakes

Front Disc/Drum Size --130 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size --130 mm
Front Type --Drum
Rear Type --Drum
Front Tyre Size 80/100-2190/100-1090/90-12
Rear Tyre Size 120/80-1990/100-1090/100-10
Tyre Size Spare -90/100 - 10No
Tubeless Tyres -Yes-
Wheel Type SpokeAlloySheet Metal Wheels
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Electricals

Battery Capacity -0.48 kwh0.036 kwh
Battery Type Li-ionMF BatteryMaintenance Free

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display) --No

Charging

Charging Socket -YesNo

Others

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Decent build quality & fit and finish
  • Hero’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
  • Fuel tank filling from outside
  • Full metal body
  • Silent Start
Cons
  • Feels dated already
  • Long term reliability is questionable
  • Not as equipped as the rivals
  • No front disc
  • No USB charging port
  • Weak performance

Detailed Comparison of KX 450 and Destini 125 XTEC

Engine

KX 450 comes with a 1 cylinder, 449 cc, Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single Petrol Engine which can generate power and torque. on the other side, Hero Destini 125 XTEC comes with a cylinder, 124 cc, Petrol engine which can generate power and torque.

Dimensions

Kawasaki KX 450 has a 6.2 Litres fuel tank with 1265 mm seat height. Hero Destini 125 XTEC has 1154 mm seat height and 5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki KX 450 and Hero Destini 125 XTEC and Honda Activa 6G Owner Reviews

  • Kx 450-2022 Review
  • Destini 125-Xtec Review
  • Activa 6g Review
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    Arun Prasad   (Verified)
    11 Months ago
    Review for Kawasaki KX 450

    3.8
    Happy with lightweight chassis of my bike.450cc liquid-cooled engine is packed with performance and quality.
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    Qatarsingh   (Verified)
    11 Months ago
    Review for Kawasaki KX 450

    3.8
    I think this should come with a road-legal bike after certain modification of the bike.
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    Vivek Singh   (Verified)
    11 Months ago
    Review for Kawasaki KX 450

    3.6
    I can proudly say this bike is 100% superb for off roading with the features and performance that comes.
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    Jeetuyadav   (Verified)
    11 Months ago
    Review for Kawasaki KX 450

    4.4
    I feel for the price is too high for this segment of bike.
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Comparisons for Kawasaki KX 450 vs Hero Destini 125 XTEC

Confused between KX 450 & Destini 125 XTEC? Wondering whether you should spend that hard earned money on Kawasaki KX 450 or Hero Destini 125 XTEC? Don't Worry! We are here to help you choose between these two models. Talking about STD variant of Kawasaki KX 450, it has been priced at Rs 9.69 Lakh. On the other hand, Hero Destini 125 XTEC will cost you Rs 8.89 Lakh less than KX 450. STD Drum Brake variant of Hero Destini 125 XTEC comes with a price tag of Rs 79.85 K. When comparing both the models from a technical perspective, KX 450 has more power under the hood with a 449 CC engine which can produce null when talking about maximum power. Contrastingly, Destini 125 XTEC comes loaded with a 124 CC engine and is able to generate max power equivalent to null. Check the detailed comparison of both the models below on the basis of safety features, comfort, power, transmission, suspension and more.

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Kawasaki KX 450 vs Hero Destini 125 XTEC vs Hero Super Splendor FAQs

  • What is the on-road price of Kawasaki KX 450?

    The on-road price of Kawasaki KX 450 is Rs. 9.69 Lakh 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. 79.85 K in New Delhi