Honda Dio 125 – Top 5 Things You Need To Know

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) recently launched the new Honda Dio 125 scooter. This new scooter from HMSI is aimed at the sportier side of the 125cc scooter segment in India.

That being said, the new Honda Dio 125 rivals the likes of TVS Ntorq 125, Suzuki Avenis, and more. As such, here are the top 5 things about the newly launched Honda Dio 125 scooter.

Variants & Price

The newly launched Honda Dio 125 is available in two variants - Standard, and Smart. The Standard variant is priced at Rs 83,400 (ex-showroom), whereas the 'Smart' variant is priced at Rs 91,300 (ex-showroom).

Features

Noticeable features in the Honda Dio 125 scooter include side-stand alert, digital instrument cluster, start/stop system, silent start, alloy wheels, external fuel filler car, LED headlamps and more. Moreover, the Smart variant comes with features such as Smart Safe, Smart Find, Smart Unlock, and Smart Start.

Powertrain

The newly-launched Honda Dio 125 scooter is powered by a 123.92cc, single-cylinder engine. This familiar engine in the Honda Dio 125 is tuned to produce 8.17bhp at 6,250rpm and 10.4Nm of torque at 5,000rpm.

Design

At a glance, it would be hard to differentiate the newly launched Honda Dio 125 scooter from the standard 110cc model. However, a closer look reveals that Honda has redesigned every single panel on the new Honda Dio 125 scooter.

That being said, there are some quick ways to differentiate the newly launched Honda Dio 125 scooter from the standard model. These changes include a dual-tip muffler, and a completely new set of rear taillights.

Other Details

The new Honda Dio 125 scooter comes equipped with telescopic suspension at the front and a 3-step adjustable suspension at the rear. The model also comes with a 12-inch alloy wheel at the front.

Furthermore, the new Honda Dio 125 comes in 6 colour options. This includes colours such as Pearl Siren Blue, Pearl Deep Ground Gray, Pearl Night Star Black, Mat Marvel Blue Metallic, Mat Axis Gray Metallic, Mat Sangria Red Metallic & Sports Red

Thoughts About The New Honda Dio 125 Scooter

With the launch of the Honda Dio 125 scooter, HMSI will be able to attract a good chunk of buyers flocking towards sportier 125cc scooters. As such, the launch of the Honda Dio 125 is likely to have a positive effect on the overall sales of the automaker.