Hero MotoCorp Destini 125 vs Yamaha Ray ZR 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Hero MotoCorp Destini 125 and Yamaha Ray ZR 125 are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹120 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Destini 125 takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Destini 125 and 6.5/10 for the Ray ZR 125.
Category by category
Price
Destini 125
The Destini 125 starts ₹120 lower (₹81,700 against ₹81,820), about ₹0 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 tail lamp, digital console and usb charging port.
City manners
Ray ZR 125
Ray ZR 125 is 16 kg lighter and taller in the seat (785 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 Ray ZR 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Destini 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- 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
Buy the Ray ZR 125 if
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is first scooter
- your priority is city commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Destini 125 | Ray ZR 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹81,700 | ₹81,820 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹94,700 | ₹94,800 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹86,995 | ₹92,430 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,544 | ₹4,552 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,03,739 | ₹2,09,282 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Hero MotoCorpDestini 125 | YamahaRay ZR 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹81,700 | ₹81,820 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,590 | ₹2,590 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124.6 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 9 bhp | 8.0 bhp |
| Torque | 10.4 Nm | 10.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 59 kmpl | 49 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | V belt automatic automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 85 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 115 kg | 99 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | 5.2 L |
| Seat height | 770 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 145 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1302 mm | 1280 mm |
| Length | 1862 mm | 1880 mm |
| Width | 697 mm | 685 mm |
| Height | 1125 mm | 1190 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 120 mm |
| ABS / CBS | IBS | UBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Single Coil Spring Hydraulic Type | Unit swing |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 100/80-12 | 110/90-10 |
Destini 125 vs Ray ZR 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Destini 125 or the Ray ZR 125?
- The Destini 125 is cheaper by ₹120 at the base variant (₹81,700 against ₹81,820 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Destini 125 or the Ray ZR 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 Ray ZR 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹100: roughly ₹94,700 for the Destini 125 and ₹94,800 for the Ray ZR 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 ₹2,09,282 for the Ray ZR 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Destini 125 comes out ₹5,543 ahead.
