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Hero MotoCorp Destini 125 vs Yamaha Fascino 125

Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.

Hero MotoCorp Destini 125 and Yamaha Fascino 125 are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹436 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.

The Destini 125 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Destini 125 and 6/10 for the Fascino 125.

Category by category

  • Price

    Fascino 125

    The Fascino 125 starts ₹436 lower (₹81,264 against ₹81,700), about ₹10 a month less on a standard loan.

  • Running cost

    Destini 125

    Destini 125 claims 59 kmpl against 49 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,087 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.

  • Performance

    Destini 125

    Destini 125 makes 1.0 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.

  • Safety kit

    Tie

    Braking and safety equipment are matched.

  • Features

    Destini 125

    Destini 125 gets led headlamp, led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp and digital console and 1 more items.

  • City manners

    Fascino 125

    Fascino 125 is 16 kg lighter and taller in the seat (780 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.

  • Warranty

    Destini 125

    Destini 125 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Fascino 125.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the Destini 125 if

  • mileage matters more to you than outright performance
  • a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
  • you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
  • your priority is first scooter buyers
Read the Destini 125 review

Buy the Fascino 125 if

  • you want the lower purchase price and EMI
  • you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
  • your priority is first scooter
  • your priority is budget commuting
Read the Fascino 125 review

What each really costs

Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.

CostDestini 125Fascino 125
Ex-showroom₹81,700₹81,264
On-road, Delhi₹94,700₹94,200
Fuel, 5 years₹86,995₹92,430
Servicing, 5 years₹17,500₹17,500
Insurance renewals₹4,544₹4,520
Five-year total₹2,03,739₹2,08,650

Full specification comparison

Better figure in each row is shown in green.

SpecHero MotoCorpDestini 125YamahaFascino 125
Price
Starting ex-showroom₹81,700₹81,264
Rough EMI / month₹2,590₹2,580
Engine
Engine124.6 cc125 cc
Engine type1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves
Power9 bhp8.0 bhp
Torque10.4 Nm10.3 Nm
Claimed mileage59 kmpl49 kmpl
CoolingAir-cooledAir-cooled
TransmissionCVT automaticCVT automatic
Electric
Top speed85 km/h90 km/h
Dimensions
Kerb weight115 kg99 kg
Fuel tank5.3 L5.2 L
Seat height770 mm780 mm
Ground clearance162 mm145 mm
Wheelbase1302 mm1280 mm
Length1862 mm1920 mm
Width697 mm685 mm
Height1125 mm1150 mm
Brakes & suspension
Front brakeDrum, 130 mmDrum, 130 mm
Rear brakeDrum, 130 mmDrum, 130 mm
ABS / CBSIBSUBS
Front suspensionTelescopic ForkTelescopic fork
Rear suspensionSingle Coil Spring Hydraulic TypeUnit Swing
Tyres
Front tyre90/90-1290/90-12
Rear tyre100/80-12110/90-10

Destini 125 vs Fascino 125: questions people ask

Which is cheaper, the Destini 125 or the Fascino 125?
The Fascino 125 is cheaper by ₹436 at the base variant (₹81,264 against ₹81,700 ex-showroom Delhi).
Which gives better mileage, the Destini 125 or the Fascino 125?
The Destini 125 claims 59 kmpl against 49 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
What is the on-road price difference between the Destini 125 and Fascino 125 in Delhi?
About ₹500: roughly ₹94,700 for the Destini 125 and ₹94,200 for the Fascino 125, 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 ₹2,03,739 for the Destini 125 and ₹2,08,650 for the Fascino 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Destini 125 comes out ₹4,911 ahead.

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