Honda Activa 125 vs Hero Destini 125 XTEC

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Honda Activa 125 or Hero Destini 125 XTEC? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Activa 125 and Destini 125 XTEC. Honda Activa 125 Price starts at Rs.82,257 (ex-showroom) for Drum and Hero Destini 125 XTEC Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for STD Drum Brake. Honda Activa 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 8.19 bhp @ 6250 rpm power whereas Hero Destini 125 XTEC is a 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 9.1 PS @ 7000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Activa 125 provides a mileage of 47 kmpl (base model), and Destini 125 XTEC has a mileage of 45 kmpl (base model). Honda Activa 125 is available in 4 colours & 8 variants whereas Hero Destini 125 XTEC is available in 6 colours & 4 variants.

Activa 125 vs Destini 125 XTEC

Key Highlights	Honda Activa 125	Hero Destini 125 XTEC
Price	Rs.82,257	Rs.71,108
Engine Capacity	124 cc	124.6 cc
Power	8.19 bhp @ 6250 rpm	9.1 PS @ 7000 rpm
Mileage/Range	47 kmpl	45 kmpl

Honda Activa 125

Drum

Rs. 82,257

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Hero Destini 125 XTEC

STD Drum Brake

Rs. 71,108

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TVS Jupiter 125

Drum Alloy

Rs. 79,540

Specifications Overview

Activa 125 specifications	Destini 125 XTEC specifications	Jupiter 125 specifications
Variant Name	Drum	STD Drum Brake	Drum Alloy
On Road Price	92,375 Price Breakup	N/A	93,891 Price Breakup
User Rating	4.1 861 Reviews	4.0 65 Reviews	4.1 141 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 Litres	5 Litres	5.1 Litres
Engine Displacement	124 cc	124.6 cc	124.8 cc

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Activa 125 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Destini 125 XTEC Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Jupiter 125 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	CBS	IBS	SBT
Calliper Type	-	-	No
Front Disc Size	130	130	130
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	22	22 psi	24
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	22	22 psi	24
Front Wheel Size	12	10 inch	12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36	36 psi	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29	29 psi	32
Rear Wheel Size	10	10 inch	12
Wheel Type	Steel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers	TelescopiHydraulic
Rear Suspension	3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic	Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper	MoNotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with Spring aid 3 step adjustable
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 12	90/100-10	90/90 - 12

Instrumentation

Activa 125 Instrumentation	Destini 125 XTEC Instrumentation	Jupiter 125 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	-	-	No
Touch Screen Display	No	-	No
Fuel level guage	Digital	-	Yes
Gear Indicator	-	-	No
Tachometer	No	Digital	No
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

Exterior

Activa 125 Exterior	Destini 125 XTEC Exterior	Jupiter 125 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	No	Yes
LED headlight	Yes	-	Yes

Warranty

Activa 125 Warranty	Destini 125 XTEC Warranty	Jupiter 125 Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years/36000 Kms	5 Years/70000 km	5 Years or 50000 km

Body & Suspension

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

Engine & Transmission

Activa 125 Engine & Transmission	Destini 125 XTEC Engine & Transmission	Jupiter 125 Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	-	-	Automatic
Ignition	-	-	CDI
Spark Plugs	Yes	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity	124 cc	124.6 cc	124.8 cc
Engine Type	4 Stroke, SI Engine	Air cooled 4-stroke Single cylinder OHC	Single cylinder& 4 stroke& Air cooled
No. of Cylinders	1	1	1
No. of valves per cylinder	2	2	2
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Battery Capacity	-	-	0.048 kwh
Battery Type	-	-	MF Battery
Range	254 km/charge	-	-
Top Speed	90 kmph	85 kmph	95 kmph
Bore x Stroke	50 mm x 63.1 mm	52.4 x 57.8 mm	53.5 mm x 55.5 mm
Charging Socket	-	Yes	Yes
Configuration	-	-	10.3:1

Comfort & Convenience

Activa 125 Comfort & Convenience	Destini 125 XTEC Comfort & Convenience	Jupiter 125 Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	-	No
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No	No
Front Storage Box	Yes	No	Yes
Geo Fencing	No	No	No
Low Battery Indicator	No	No	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	No	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	No	-	No
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No	Yes
Under Seat Storage	18	Yes	33
GPS & Navigation	No	No	No
Console Type	Semi-Digital	-	Semi-Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	-	-	Yes

Safety

Activa 125 Safety	Destini 125 XTEC Safety	Jupiter 125 Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	-	-	No
Radial Tyres	-	No	No
Side Stand Alarm	Yes	-	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes	Yes
Turn Signal	Halogen	-	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No	No
Brake Assist	-	-	SBT
Power Modes	No	-	No
Slipper Clutch	-	-	Automatic
Traction Control System	No	-	No

Dimensions & Capacity

Activa 125 Dimensions & Capacity	Destini 125 XTEC Dimensions & Capacity	Jupiter 125 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1850 mm	1809 mm	1852 mm
Width	707 mm	729 mm	681 mm
Height	1170 mm	1154 mm	1168 mm
Wheelbase	1260 mm	1245 mm	1275 mm
Ground Clearance	162 mm	155 mm	163 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 Litres	5 Litres	5.1 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	-	-	0.8 Litres
Body Type	Scooter	Scooter	Scooter
Seat Height	712 mm	778 mm	765 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	110 kg	113 kg	108 kg

Pros & Cons

Activa 125 Pros & Cons	Destini 125 XTEC Pros & Cons	Jupiter 125 Pros & Cons
Pros	Good build quality with no panel gaps Packed with features like H-Smart technology Disc brake variant offers good stopping power Engine is very smooth as well as powerful	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	Good ride and handling balance Powerful engine Well-priced spares
Cons	Suspension is not as comfortable as the rivals Standard variant has less braking power due to drum brakes Underseat storage space feels inadequate	Feels dated already Long term reliability is questionable Not as equipped as the rivals	Doesn't have resale value of its main rival Not as refined as Honda Activa 125

Detailed Comparison of Honda Activa 125 and Hero Destini 125 XTEC

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Activa 125 has features like Front Storage Box, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator and Hero Destini 125 XTEC, on the other hand, has Under Seat Storage, Pillion Footrest, USB Charger Port.

Dimensions

Honda Activa 125 has a 5.3 Litres fuel tank with 1170 mm seat height. Hero Destini 125 XTEC has 1154 mm seat height and 5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Honda Activa 125 and Hero Destini 125 XTEC and TVS Jupiter 125 Owner Reviews

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  SUDHIRA
  19 Apr 2025
  4.4
  The Scooter is having good fitment body with Road grip. Comfortable to ride in all conditions road and seasons. It can carry good weightage luggage as well as persons with comfortable ride.
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  arun
  3 Month ago
  4.6
  The scooter is nicely designed and comfort is also good. The fuel efficiency to be improved in future models. Various vehicle models are available. Honda is known for best engine.
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  Animesh Ranjan
  4 Month ago
  5.0
  Superb experience with hero splendor good bike with day to day ruff usage, average is also good in hero splendor, more colors option available in hero splendor bike, good bike.
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  Raghav
  4 Month ago
  5.0
  My activa is best and all services done by Honda agency there is no issue in my activa all are original parts of my activa. Color of my activa is metallic grey.
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  Trishna
  4 Month ago
  5.0
  Its excellent scooter, millage also good, features also, balance also nice.
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The on-road price of Honda Activa 125 is Rs. 92,375 in New Delhi.

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