Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio

Honda Activa 125 Price starts at Rs. 80,256 which is Rs. 9,044 costlier than base model of Honda Dio priced at Rs. 71,212. The claimed mileage of Honda Activa 125 is 66.8 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda Dio is 50 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda Activa 125 is powered by 124 cc engine , while Honda Dio is powered by 109.51 cc engine. Honda Activa 125 is available in 5 different colours while Honda Dio comes with 5 colours. The Comparison Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Activa 125 vs Dio

Key Highlights Activa 125 DrumDio STD OBD2
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 8.30 PS @ 6250 rpm 7.85 PS @ 8000 rpm
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Activa 125 vs Dio Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Activa 125 DrumHonda Dio STD OBD2
Rating
498 reviews
350 reviews
Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 80,256 Get On-Road Price Rs. 71,212 Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 8.30 PS @ 6250 rpm 7.85 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Activa 125 Colors
Honda Dio Colors
Brakes Front Drum Drum
Brakes Rear Drum Drum
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Sheet Metal Steel Metal (Black)
Starting Kick and Self Start Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 2,312 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,052 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,240 Activa 125 Insurance Rs. 6,136 Dio Insurance
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Engine Type
4 Stroke, SI Engine
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
124 cc
109.51 cc
Max Power
8.30 PS @ 6250 rpm
7.85 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
10.4 Nm @ 5000 rpm
9.03 Nm @ 5250 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
50 mm
47 mm
Stroke
63.113 mm
63.121 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1

Brakes Front
Drum
Drum
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum

Quarter Mile
22.90
...
Braking (60-0 kmph)
18.94m
...
Mileage (City)
51.23 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
66.8 kmpl
...
Mileage (Overall)
...
50 kmpl
Top Speed
94 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12 Rear :-90/100-10
Front :-90/90-12, Rear :-90/100-10
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Sheet Metal
Steel Metal (Black)
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
22 psi
...

Seat height
...
765 mm
Length*Width*Height
1850*707*1170 mm3
1808*723*1150 mm3
Wheelbase
1260 mm
1260 mm
Length
1850 mm
1808 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
160 mm
Height
1170 mm
1150 mm
Width
707 mm
723 mm
Fuel Capacity
5.3 Liters
5.3 Liters
Kerb Weight
110 Kg
103 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Diameter
130 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
130 mm
130 mm

Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 4AH
12V / 3AH
Pilot Lamps
...
Seat Opening Switch
...
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

Starting
Kick and Self Start
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Trip Meter
Analogue
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
External Fuel Filling
Passenger Footrest
Carry hook
Underseat storage
Cooling System
Air Cooled
...
Shutter Lock
...
Odometer
Analogue
Analogue
DRLs

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Activa 125
  • - The engine feels very refined - The electric start function operates seamlessly with minimal noise - Ride quality is quite comfy
Honda Dio
  • Features a telescopic fork and a 12-inch front wheel
  • Gets an external fuel filler
  • A silent starter and an engine kill switch are good additions.
Honda Activa 125
  • - Doesn’t get smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation - Not a peppy engine
Honda Dio
  • No front disc even as an option
  • No USB charging port or boot light as an option.

Is Honda Dio Better Than Honda Activa 125?

65% users have chosen Honda Dio over Honda Activa 125 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 3522 users have also rated Honda Dio and Honda Activa 125 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Honda Dio is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your bike. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Dio Activa 125
Mileage 3.9 3.7
Performance 4.2 4.0
Comfort 4.0 4.0
Maintenance 4.0 3.8
Features 4.2 3.8
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better Honda Activa 125 or Dio?
  • Activa 125 gets a full metal body where as Dio has fibre body. Activa has a good resale value as well
Q. Which variant of Honda Activa 125 is best to buy?
  • Our recommendation would be for you to experience riding different variants of the scooter. This way, you can determine which one suits your preferences and needs the most, particularly in terms of performance and comfort. You can also talk to friends or family who have used the Honda Activa 125 or similar scooters before. Click on the provided link https://www.zigwheels.com/honda-bikes/activa-125/comparisons to check the comparison between different variants of the Honda Activa 125.Moreover, you may click on the given link and select your city accordingly to check out the nearest authorised dealership details.
Q. Which is the best, Honda Activa 125 or Suzuki Access 125?
  • Both are good in their forte. Honda Activa 125 gets an ACG silent starter, Offers 13 per cent (claimed) better fuel efficiency, and Comes with Idling Stop System. The Honda Activa 125 BS6 does everything the previous scooter did and builds on it. In terms of practicality, comfort and reliability, few come as close as the Activa 125. It might not be thrilling to ride but with an extensive feature list, the Activa 125 ticks all the boxes of a family-oriented 125cc scooter. On the other hand, The Suzuki Access 125 is one of the most refined scooters in India. It offers superb ride quality and soaks up bumps really well. It has all the crucial updates to help it continue its streak of being the best-selling scooter in the 125cc segment. Sure it does have its own set of shortcomings but as an overall package, the Suzuki Access 125 is capable of holding its own in the competitive segment. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
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Honda Activa 125 Vs Honda Dio FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio?
Honda Dio is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio?
The Honda Dio is cheaper than Honda Activa 125 by Rs. 9,044.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio?
For the Drum version, 124 cc Petrol engine of Activa 125 produces 8.30 PS @ 6250 rpm of power and 10.4 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD OBD2 version, 109.51 cc Petrol engine of Dio produces 7.85 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 9.03 Nm @ 5250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda Activa 125 has better performance.

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