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.71,212 (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Destini 125 XTEC Price starts at Rs.80,548 (ex-showroom) for LX. 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 48 kmpl (base model), and Destini 125 XTEC has a mileage of 45 kmpl (base model). Honda Dio is available in 1 colours & 6 variants whereas Hero Destini 125 XTEC is available in 3 colours & 4 variants.

Dio vs Destini 125 XTEC

Key Highlights	Honda Dio	Hero Destini 125 XTEC
Price	Rs.71,212	Rs.80,548
Engine Capacity	109.51 cc	124.6 cc
Power	7.75 bhp @ 8000 rpm	9 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Mileage/Range	48 kmpl	45 kmpl

Honda Dio

STD

Rs. 71,212

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Hero Destini 125 XTEC

Rs. 80,548

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Vida V1

Plus

Rs. 1.03 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Dio specifications	Destini 125 XTEC specifications	V1 specifications
Variant Name	STD	LX	Plus
On Road Price	79,971 Price Breakup	90,455 Price Breakup	1.07 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	4.2 476 Reviews	3.9 63 Reviews	3.5 36 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	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

Dio Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Destini 125 XTEC Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	V1 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	CBS	IBS	CBS
Calliper Type	No	No	Front 2 Piston
Front Disc Size	130	130	-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	22	22	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	22	22	-
Front Wheel Size	12	10	12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	Yes	Yes
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36	36	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29	29	-
Rear Wheel Size	10	10	12
Wheel Type	Sheet Metal	Sheet Metal	Alloy
Front Suspension	TelescopiSuspension	TelescopiHydrauliShocAbsorber	TelescopiFork
Rear Suspension	Unit Swing	Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper	MoNoshock Absorber
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 12	90/100 - 10	-

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Dio Exterior	Destini 125 XTEC Exterior	V1 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	No	Yes
LED headlight	No	No	Yes

Warranty

Dio Warranty	Destini 125 XTEC Warranty	V1 Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years or 36000 km	5 Years or 50000 Km	3 Years Battery & 5 Years Motor

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
Gear Shifting Pattern	Automatic	Automatic	-
Ignition	CDi	CDI	-
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 SI Engine	PMSW
No. of Cylinders	1	1	-
No. of valves per cylinder	2	2	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Battery Capacity	0.036 kwh	0.048 kwh	3.4 kwh
Battery Type	Maintenance Free	MF Battery	Lithium Ion
Charging Time	-	-	0-80% in 65 mins
Fast Charging	-	-	Yes
Range	-	-	100 km/charge
Top Speed	83 kmph	85 kmph	80 kmph
Bore x Stroke	47 mm x 63.1 mm	52.4 x 57.8	-

Comfort & Convenience

Dio Comfort & Convenience	Destini 125 XTEC Comfort & Convenience	V1 Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	No	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	Yes	Yes
Front Storage Box	Yes	No	No
Geo Fencing	No	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	No	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	No	-
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	No	No	3
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	-	-
Under Seat Storage	Yes	Yes	26
GPS & Navigation	No	No	Yes
Console Type	Analogue	Semi-Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	No	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	-	Yes

Safety

Dio Safety	Destini 125 XTEC Safety	V1 Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	No	No	Yes
Radial Tyres	No	No	No
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes	Yes
Turn Signal	Halogen Bulb	LED	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No	No
Brake Assist	CBS	-	CBS
Power Modes	No	-	3
Slipper Clutch	Automatic	Automatic	-
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	1301 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	Scooter	Scooter	Electric Scooter
Seat Height	765 mm	778 mm	780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	103 kg	114 kg	124 kg

Entertainment & Communication

Dio Entertainment & Communication	Destini 125 XTEC Entertainment & Communication	V1 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	No	-	Yes

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

Detailed Comparison of Honda Dio and Hero Destini 125 XTEC

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Dio has features like Low Oil Indicator, Front Storage Box, Service Reminder Indicator, Under Seat Storage, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Hero Destini 125 XTEC, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Under Seat Storage, Pillion Footrest, USB Charger Port.

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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Honda Dio and Hero Destini 125 XTEC and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

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- RC
  Riyas C
  09 Nov 2024
  3.8
  best for local and city rides, handy and easy to handle in city traffic, maintenance is very less, good mileage and good performance even after clocking 80k, totally a satisfied customer.
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  Anand Mishra
  25 Oct 2024
  3.0
  Good for me and best mileage good engine better comfort very good color options and many much more good pick up and down to earth.
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  Karan rohra
  29 Days ago
  5.0
  Nice scooter with 0 maintenance amazing performance mileage is ok but power is unbeatable in this segment of petrol scooters its faster than 125 cc scooters very good scooters
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  Bharath
  31 Days ago
  3.4
  The Honda Dio is a great scooter for middle-class people. This vehicle is budget-friendly for a normal person for mileage per litter.
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  Venkatesh
  1 Month ago
  3.4
  Nice good power engine nice pickup comfortable to seat smooth vehicle nice to drive good mileage nice performance
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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. 79,971 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. 90,455 in New Delhi.

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