Once a collaborative company, which used to go by the name Hero-Honda. But it’s been a while since they parted ways. Besides that, these two homegrown two-wheelers are direct rivals to each other, which suggests that both belong to the 125cc segment. If you are a buyer who wants a homegrown product produced by an indigenous manufacturer, the Hero Destini Prime should be the pick. You can check out the list of Hero bikes on the autoX website.
As far as the figures are concerned, there is quite a price difference between these two vehicles. The Hero Destini Prime is available in a standard variant only, which is priced at 71,499, while the Honda Dio 125 is available in two variants and has a starting price of Rs 83,400. All are ex-showroom figures.
Yes, there is quite a difference in their prices, but overall, these two vehicles are direct rivals. However, if you are on a strict budget, you can pick the Hero Destini Prime which commands a lower premium over the Honda Dio 125. So, let’s see how these two bikes stack up against each other.
Specifications
As you might be aware now, both vehicles belong to the 125cc segment. That said, let’s begin with the Hero Destini Prime, which is a new entrant in the market. Like other Hero scooters, the Destini Prime is also structured using a high-rigidity under-bone type chassis, which is proven to be robust and agile. Further, this chassis supports a 124.6cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine, which is tuned to churn out 9 bhp at 7000 rpm and 10.36 Nm of peak torque at 5500 rpm. It makes the rear wheel spin via a standard CVT automatic unit.
On the other hand, the Honda Dio 125 is structured using an underbone chassis, which is designed to support a 123.92cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that can pump out 8.16 bhp at 6250 rpm and 10.4 Nm of peak torque at 5000 rpm. Like its counterpart, this Japanese two-wheeler is also mated to a CVT automatic gearbox.
In terms of the fuel tank capacity, the Hero Destini Prime stores fuel in its 5-litre fuel tank, while the Honda Dio 125 stores its fuel in a 5.3-litre fuel tank. As far as fuel efficiency is concerned, the Dio 125 returns a mileage of 48 km/l, while the Destini Prime returns a mileage of 45 km/l. Please note that these real-world mileage figures are as per the feedback from the owners.
You can check out the Dio 125 price here.
Suspension
Keeping their engine outputs aside, let’s now jump to the suspension setups offered on these two vehicles. As for the Hero Destini Prime, this scooter stands on a telescopic fork at the front and a single coil spring hydraulic suspension at the rear. On the contrary, the Honda Dio 125 also incorporates a telescopic fork at the front but has a three-step adjustable spring-loaded hydraulic suspension at the rear. A two-wheeler with an adjustable rear suspension lets the rider manually tune to suspension either to a stiff side or a soft side. That gives a lot of edge to the Honda Dio 125 in this comparison. That said, you may check out the Dio price here.
Please note that most of the locally-produced two-wheelers are engineered by keeping the conditions of Indian roads in mind. That said, the suspension setups offered on those vehicles are tuned on the soft side, as a result, they can soak the bumps and potholes with ease.
As far as braking duties are concerned, the Hero Destini Prime is equipped with dual drum brakes. This conventional brake setup is not similar in performance compared to disc brakes. On the other hand, the Honda Dio 125 has a standard disc-drum brake. Given the Honda Dio 125 price, it has a better brake setup than the Hero Destini Prime.
For added safety, the Destini Prime has an integrated braking system (IBS), while the Honda Dio 125 has a combined braking system (CBS). For your reference, both vehicles have the same braking function. It’s just that they use different monikers for marketing purposes. This safety feature prevents the two-wheeler from skidding or making a stoppie, especially during an emergency braking.
Tyres and Wheels
As for the Hero Destini Prime, which is selling in one variant only, it runs on steel rims only. In addition to that, it has the same tyre profile at the front and rear, rated at 90/100 R10. On the contrary, the Honda Dio 125 boasts alloy wheels as standard, plus, different tyre profiles are at the front and rear. It has a tyre profile of 90/90 R12 and 90/100 R10 at the front and rear, respectively.
Check out the Destini price here.
Features
Before we begin, it should be worth noting that the features mentioned here belong to the top-most variant of the vehicle. As for the Hero Destini Prime, it has a semi-digital instrument cluster, a side-stand alarm, a low fuel indicator, under-seat storage, and an automatic headlight. Further, the indigenous scooter also has a USB charging port, a boot light, Hero’s XSENS Advantage Technology, and a pass light. For lighting, it boasts an LED headlight, an LED tail light, an LED brake light, and an LED turn light. Given the Prime’s price, it has a good number of new-age offerings.
Now, on the other hand, the Honda Dio 125 has a fully digital instrument cluster with a digital fuel gauge, alongside a side-stand alarm, a low fuel indicator, a low battery indicator, a digital clock, and a front storage box. It also offers under-seat storage, an LED headlight, a halogen tail- and brake light, and a halogen turn lamp. Unlike the Destini Prime, the Dio 125 also has a killswitch. Last, but not least, the Hero Destini Prime has a smart key system and an external fuel lid. Check out the Destini 125 price here.
Prices and Variants
The Japanese automotive manufacturer offers the Honda Dio 125 in two variants, the standard (STD) and Smart. The starting price of this scooter is Rs 83,400 and goes up to Rs 91,300.
On the other hand, the indigenous automotive manufacturer offers the Honda Destini Prime in one variant only, the standard (STD). The 125cc scooter commands a price of Rs 71,499. All are ex-showroom figures.
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