Hero MotoCorp Destini 125 vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Hero MotoCorp Destini 125 and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹1,18,299 more than the Destini 125, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 145% extra.
The Roadster Pro takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Destini 125 and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
Destini 125
The Destini 125 starts ₹1,18,299 lower (₹81,700 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹3,750 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro adds single-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Destini 125 does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, projector headlamp and colour tft console and 11 more items.
Warranty
Destini 125
Destini 125 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster Pro.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Destini 125 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 buyers
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Destini 125 | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹81,700 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹94,700 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹86,995 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,544 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,03,739 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Hero MotoCorpDestini 125 | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹81,700 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,590 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124.6 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | — |
| Power | 9 bhp | — |
| Torque | 10.4 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 59 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | — |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | 85 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 115 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | — |
| Seat height | 770 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1302 mm | — |
| Length | 1862 mm | — |
| Width | 697 mm | — |
| Height | 1125 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | IBS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Single Coil Spring Hydraulic Type | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | — |
| Rear tyre | 100/80-12 | — |
Destini 125 vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Destini 125 or the Roadster Pro?
- The Destini 125 is cheaper by ₹1,18,299 at the base variant (₹81,700 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Destini 125 and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹1,22,800: roughly ₹94,700 for the Destini 125 and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, 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 ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Destini 125 comes out ₹44,431 ahead.
