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Honda Activa vs Hero Destini 125 XTEC

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Honda Activa or Hero Destini 125 XTEC? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Activa and Destini 125 XTEC. Honda Activa Price starts at Rs.78,684 (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Destini 125 XTEC Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for STD Drum Brake. Honda Activa is 1 cylinder, 109 cc Engine can generate 7.73 bhp @ 8000 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 provides a mileage of 50 kmpl (base model), and Destini 125 XTEC has a mileage of 45 kmpl (base model). Honda Activa is available in 5 colours & 11 variants whereas Hero Destini 125 XTEC is available in 6 colours & 4 variants.

Activa vs Destini 125 XTEC

Key HighlightsHonda ActivaHero Destini 125 XTEC
PriceRs.78,684Rs.71,108
Engine Capacity109.51 cc124.6 cc
Power7.73 bhp @ 8000 rpm9.1 PS @ 7000 rpm
Mileage/Range50 kmpl45 kmpl
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Honda Activa STD scooter
Honda Activa
STD
Rs. 78,684
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Hero Destini 125 XTEC STD Drum Brake scooter
Hero Destini 125 XTEC
STD Drum Brake
Rs. 71,108
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    88,362
    Price Breakup
    N/A
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.0
    Transmission Type
    Automatic
    Automatic
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    5.3 Litres
    5 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    109.51 cc
    124.6 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    CBS
    IBS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Front Disc Size
    130
    130
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    22
    22 psi
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    22
    22 psi
    Front Wheel Size
    12
    10 inch
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    36 psi
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    29 psi
    Rear Wheel Size
    10
    10 inch
    Wheel Type
    steel
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic Suspension
    Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
    Rear Suspension
    3 Step Adjustable Suspension
    Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 12
    90/100-10

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    -
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    check
    -
    Gear Indicator
    -
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Analogue
    Odometer
    Analogue
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    LED headlight
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years /36000 Kms
    5 Years/70000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Under bone
    Under Bone

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    Automatic
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    109.51 cc
    124.6 cc
    Engine Type
    Fan Cooled& 4 Stroke & SI Engine
    Air cooled 4-stroke Single cylinder OHC
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    2
    Transmission Type
    Automatic
    Automatic
    Battery Capacity
    0.36 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Top Speed
    85 kmph
    85 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    47 mm x 63.12 mm
    52.4 x 57.8 mm
    Charging Socket
    check
    Configuration
    10.0:1
    -
    Cooling type
    Air Cooled
    Air Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    Under Seat Storage
    18
    check
    GPS & Navigation
    Console Type
    Analogue
    -
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    -
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    Radial Tyres
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    Halogen Bulb
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Brake Assist
    CBS
    -
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Automatic
    -
    Traction Control System
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1833 mm
    1809 mm
    Width
    697 mm
    729 mm
    Height
    1156 mm
    1154 mm
    Wheelbase
    1260 mm
    1245 mm
    Ground Clearance
    162 mm
    155 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    5.3 Litres
    5 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    0.7 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    -
    Scooter
    Seat Height
    692 mm
    778 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    106 kg
    113 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Super refined engine performance with good fuel economy
    • Honda’s service network is assuring
    • Best resale value in its segment
    • Reliable and easy-to-fix mechanism
    • 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
    Cons
    • Ride quality is not as comfy as rivals
    • Lacks modern features like a digital screen
    • Absence of disc brakes even as an option
    • Feels dated already
    • Long term reliability is questionable
    • Not as equipped as the rivals
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    Detailed Comparison of Honda Activa and Hero Destini 125 XTEC

    Safety

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

    Comfort & Convenience

    Honda Activa has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Shutter Lock, Engine Kill Switch and Hero Destini 125 XTEC, on the other hand, has Under Seat Storage, Pillion Footrest, USB Charger Port.

    Dimensions

    Honda Activa has a 5.3 Litres fuel tank with 1156 mm seat height. Hero Destini 125 XTEC has 1154 mm seat height and 5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Honda Activa and Hero Destini 125 XTEC Owner Reviews

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      • GS
        Gagandeep Singh
        24 Apr 2025
        3.2
        It nice bike as per comfort and loved this new technology and with a dashing look. Thanks Honda team. Accessories provided by company at too low cost with outside price. It was worth it.
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        Sooraj Wakode
        23 Apr 2025
        4.6
        I just love this scooter because it is very comfortable smooth and satisfying to drive specially in city. I love the sound of Activa when it is started. Activa gives us a very good mileage than other scooters so in short if u want to buy a scooter go only for Honda Activa trust me it's gives u a very very great comfort zone.
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        Rajesh Yadav
        18 Apr 2025
        4.4
        Overall Good Machine and good experience too. No 01. At the moment in India. Must buy if you want quality and trust. Thanks Honda for good machine in good price.
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        Vijay
        16 Apr 2025
        4.6
        Superior and comfortable. Easy to ride and good loading capacity. Low cost spears parts. Good performance scooter in India. Very good.
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      • KS
        Kamal Sharma
        12 Apr 2025
        5.0
        It is good and also providing good mileage and average. I am using it since last 9 years and experiencing excellent to use it. Great to use it and good experience.
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