Ather Energy 450X vs Hero MotoCorp Destini 110
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Hero MotoCorp Destini 110 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹62,473 more than the Destini 110, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 81% extra.
The 450X takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 7/10 for the Destini 110.
Category by category
Price
Destini 110
The Destini 110 starts ₹62,473 lower (₹77,527 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹1,980 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
450X
The 450X is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
450X
450X has the better power-to-weight ratio: 77 against 71 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
450X
450X adds front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Destini 110 does not have on any variant.
Features
450X
450X gets regenerative braking, companion app, over-the-air updates and hill hold and 4 more items.
Warranty
Destini 110
Destini 110 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the 450X.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Destini 110 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is first scooter
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Destini 110 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹77,527 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹90,100 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹93,405 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹4,324 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹2,05,329 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | Hero MotoCorpDestini 110 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹77,527 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹2,460 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 110.9 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 8.1 bhp |
| Torque | — | 8.9 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 56.2 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Belt drive, PMSM motor | CVT automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6.4 kW | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 161 km | — |
| Charging time | 5.5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 114 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 5.3 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 770 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 162 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1302 mm |
| Length | — | 1859 mm |
| Width | — | 697 mm |
| Height | — | 1125 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Drum |
| Rear brake | Disc | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | IBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Single Coil Spring Hydraulic Type |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 100/80-12 |
450X vs Destini 110: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Destini 110?
- The Destini 110 is cheaper by ₹62,473 at the base variant (₹77,527 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Destini 110 in Delhi?
- About ₹56,800: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹90,100 for the Destini 110, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,74,342 for the 450X and ₹2,05,329 for the Destini 110, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The 450X comes out ₹30,987 ahead.
