Honda
Honda Dio 125
More kit than the Dio, but priced to match rivals with more power
In short
The Dio 125 is Honda's sportier automatic scooter, priced from ₹94,256 with a front disc brake, LED lighting and a colour TFT console that the standard Dio skips. It claims 47 kmpl and manages around 44-49 kmpl in real use, but at nearly ₹95,000 it costs more than the Ntorq 125 and Activa 125 it competes against.
- Engine
- 124 cc
- Power
- 8.19 bhp
- Claimed mileage
- 47 kmpl
- Kerb weight
- 105 kg
What works
- Front disc brake and CBS standard across variants
- Colour TFT console and LED lighting throughout
- 171 mm ground clearance handles broken roads well
- Real-world mileage of 44-49 kmpl
What doesn't
- 8.19 bhp trails the Ntorq 125's 9.25 bhp
- Priced above the Activa 125 and Avenis 125
- Rear drum brake despite the premium positioning
Best for: Style-conscious commuters, College and office runs, Upgrade from a 110cc scooter
Price and variants
Ex-showroom Delhi. On-road estimate for Delhi; other cities on the price page.
The Dio 125 is sold in 2 variants, from ₹94,256 for the X Edition to ₹99,502 for the H-Smart, ex-showroom Delhi.
That makes it priced 21th lowest among the 26 petrol scooters we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Avenis 125 (₹1,245 less) and the Activa 125 (₹1,450 less).
On the road in Delhi, budget about ₹1.08 Lakh for the base variant once 8% Delhi road tax, registration and five-year third-party insurance are added. Dealers often quote higher by bundling accessories, extended warranty and handling charges; all three are negotiable.
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Rough EMI |
|---|---|---|
X Edition | ₹94,256 | |
H-Smart | ₹99,502 |
Mileage
Dio 125's claimed mileage is 47 kmpl, and unusually, owners and our own riding land right on it: expect 44–49 kmpl in everyday use. Few bikes get this close to their brochure figure.
Among the 25 scooters we have reviewed it ranks 20th for mileage, 2 kmpl below the group average of 49 kmpl.
Engine and ride
The 124cc air-cooled engine makes 8.19 bhp and 10.5 Nm through a CVT automatic. With a kerb weight of 105 kg that is 78 bhp per tonne, 12th best power-to-weight of the 25 scooters in this class we have reviewed.
Torque is high relative to peak power, which is what you want for pulling away with a pillion and riding a gear higher in traffic rather than chasing the redline.
Chassis hardware includes a combi-brake system, with a disc, 190 mm, 1 piston caliper up front and drum, 130 mm at the rear.
Our review
Riding impressions and the buying advice a spec sheet cannot give.
Verdict
The Dio 125 is Honda's attempt to make its junior scooter look and feel premium without moving up to the Activa nameplate. A front disc brake, LED lighting and a colour TFT console separate it from the standard Dio, and ₹94,256 gets you all of that with Honda's dependable CVT smoothness. The catch is that rivals like the TVS Ntorq 125 offer more power for less money, so the Dio 125 wins on style rather than outright numbers.
Riding it every day
The 123.92cc motor and 8.19 bhp are adequate for city commuting, pulling away from lights without drama, though it never feels particularly quick against 125cc rivals. Real-world mileage between 44 and 49 kmpl is respectable for a scooter this size. The 171 mm ground clearance shrugs off speed breakers and uneven service roads better than most scooters in this segment, and the CBS-linked front disc gives confident stopping power in city traffic.
What to know before buying
The rear brake stays a drum despite the scooter's premium positioning, which some buyers may find odd at this price. Honda's wide dealer network means servicing is easy to arrange almost anywhere, and the 3-year warranty adds peace of mind. Cross-shop the Activa 125 and Suzuki Avenis before committing, since both undercut the Dio 125 on price while offering comparable equipment.
Who should buy it
This is the scooter for someone who wants their Honda to look modern with a TFT screen and LED lighting, and who values Honda's service reputation over chasing the last horsepower or the lowest sticker price in the segment.
Features and colours
- Combi-brake (CBS)
- Front disc brake
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Hazard lamps
- LED headlamp
- LED tail lamp
- Colour TFT console
- Digital console
- +3 more
On safety kit the Dio 125 has combi-brake (cbs), front disc brake, tubeless tyres, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. There is no ABS, which is legal at this engine size but worth knowing before a wet-weather ride.
Against Avenis 125, Ntorq 125 or Activa 125, it gets colour tft console that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: led daytime running lamp and engine kill switch, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
It is offered in 7 colours: Pearl Deep Ground Gray (Stripe), Imperial Red, Pearl Igneous Black, Pearl Sports Yellow, Mat Marvel Blue Metallic, Pearl Deep Ground Gray (Emblem) and Pearl Siren Blue and Pearl Deep Ground Gray. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Warranty, service and ownership
Standard warranty is 3 years or 36,000 km. After the free services, the recommended interval is every 6,000 km.
Honda runs one of the largest sales and service network in India, at roughly 6,000 touchpoints. Spares and a mechanic who knows the model are rarely far away.
The Dio 125 launched in 2023, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.
Dio 125: questions people ask
- What is the price of the Honda Dio 125?
- The Dio 125 costs between ₹94,256 and ₹99,502 ex-showroom Delhi across 2 variants, as of September 2026. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance and varies by state.
- What is the on-road price of the Dio 125 in Delhi?
- Roughly ₹1.08 Lakh for the base variant in Delhi: ₹94,256 ex-showroom plus ₹7,540 road tax, ₹1,100 registration and about ₹5,551 insurance. This is an estimate; dealer quotes include handling and accessories.
- What is the mileage of the Dio 125?
- Claimed mileage is 47 kmpl. Owners typically see 44–49 kmpl in mixed city and highway riding.
- How much does the Dio 125 cost to run per month?
- Fuel works out to about ₹2.04 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹1,590 a month before servicing.
- What is the EMI for the Dio 125?
- With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹2,990 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Dio 125?
- It uses a 124cc engine producing 8.19 bhp and 10.5 Nm, with a cvt automatic.
- Dio 125 or Avenis 125: which is better?
- The Avenis 125 is ₹1,245 less expensive to start and more efficient at 49.6 kmpl against 47 kmpl. Pick the Dio 125 for style-conscious commuters, the Avenis 125 for style-conscious commuting. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
- Which bikes are cheaper than the Dio 125?
- Among the 26 scooters we have reviewed, the Activa 6G (₹80,000), the Jupiter 125 (₹80,000), the Ntorq 125 (₹90,558) start lower.
- Is the Dio 125's TFT console worth the extra money over a basic Activa 125?
- The TFT adds a modern look and shows navigation prompts via the connected app, but it does not change performance or comfort, so buyers focused purely on value may prefer the Activa 125's lower price.
- Can the Dio 125 handle a two-up ride on the highway?
- It manages short highway stretches with a pillion at a steady pace, but the 8.19 bhp motor and rear drum brake mean it is better suited to city and short intercity runs than sustained high-speed two-up touring.
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