Hero MotoCorp Destini 125 vs Ola Electric S1 Z
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Hero MotoCorp Destini 125 and Ola Electric S1 Z are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,701 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
S1 Z
The S1 Z starts ₹1,701 lower (₹79,999 against ₹81,700), about ₹50 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
S1 Z
The S1 Z is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
Destini 125
Destini 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 78 against 44 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
S1 Z
S1 Z adds combi-brake (cbs) that the Destini 125 does not have on any variant.
City manners
Destini 125
Destini 125 is 8.200000000000003 kg lighter and lower in the seat (770 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Destini 125
Destini 125 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the S1 Z.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Destini 125 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
Buy the S1 Z if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is first scooter
- your priority is short city commutes
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Destini 125 | S1 Z |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹81,700 | ₹79,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹94,700 | ₹85,800 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹86,995 | ₹6,685 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,544 | ₹4,120 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,03,739 | ₹1,06,605 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Hero MotoCorpDestini 125 | Ola ElectricS1 Z |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹81,700 | ₹79,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,590 | ₹2,540 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124.6 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | — |
| Power | 9 bhp | — |
| Torque | 10.4 Nm | — |
| Claimed mileage | 59 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | — |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 4 kW |
| Battery | — | 3.1 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 179 km |
| Top speed | 85 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 115 kg | 123.2 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | — |
| Seat height | 770 mm | 791 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1302 mm | 1359 mm |
| Length | 1862 mm | 1900 mm |
| Width | 697 mm | 820 mm |
| Height | 1125 mm | 1272 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | — |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | — |
| ABS / CBS | IBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Twin Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Single Coil Spring Hydraulic Type | Mono Shock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-R12 |
| Rear tyre | 100/80-12 | 90/90-R12 |
Destini 125 vs S1 Z: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Destini 125 or the S1 Z?
- The S1 Z is cheaper by ₹1,701 at the base variant (₹79,999 against ₹81,700 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Destini 125 and S1 Z in Delhi?
- About ₹8,900: roughly ₹94,700 for the Destini 125 and ₹85,800 for the S1 Z, 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 ₹1,06,605 for the S1 Z, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The S1 Z comes out ₹97,134 ahead.
