Honda Dio 125 vs TVS Ntorq 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Dio 125 and TVS Ntorq 125 are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹3,698 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Ntorq 125 takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Dio 125 and 7.5/10 for the Ntorq 125.
Category by category
Price
Ntorq 125
The Ntorq 125 starts ₹3,698 lower (₹90,558 against ₹94,256), about ₹120 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Ntorq 125
Ntorq 125 claims 48.5 kmpl against 47 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,796 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Ntorq 125
Ntorq 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 83 against 78 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Dio 125
Dio 125 adds combi-brake (cbs) that the Ntorq 125 does not have on any variant.
Features
Ntorq 125
Ntorq 125 gets led daytime running lamp, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes and 1 more items.
City manners
Dio 125
Dio 125 is 6 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Ntorq 125
Ntorq 125 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Dio 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Dio 125 if
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is style-conscious commuters
- your priority is college and office runs
Buy the Ntorq 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Dio 125 | Ntorq 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹94,256 | ₹90,558 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,08,400 | ₹1,04,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹1,04,390 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,204 | ₹5,012 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,26,514 | ₹2,31,302 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaDio 125 | TVSNtorq 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹94,256 | ₹90,558 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,990 | ₹2,870 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 123.9 cc | 124.8 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 3 Valves |
| Power | 8.2 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 10.5 Nm | 10.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 47 kmpl | 48.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | CVT automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 95 km/h | 95 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 105 kg | 111 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | 5.8 L |
| Seat height | — | 770 mm |
| Ground clearance | 171 mm | 155 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm | 1285 mm |
| Length | 1830 mm | 1861 mm |
| Width | 707 mm | 710 mm |
| Height | 1172 mm | 1164 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 190 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | SBT |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Suspension | Telescopic Suspension with Hydraulic Dampers |
| Rear suspension | 3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic | Coil spring with Hydraulic Dampers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 100/80-12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 110/80-12 |
Dio 125 vs Ntorq 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Dio 125 or the Ntorq 125?
- The Ntorq 125 is cheaper by ₹3,698 at the base variant (₹90,558 against ₹94,256 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Dio 125 or the Ntorq 125?
- The Ntorq 125 claims 48.5 kmpl against 47 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Dio 125 and Ntorq 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹4,000: roughly ₹1,08,400 for the Dio 125 and ₹1,04,400 for the Ntorq 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 ₹2,26,514 for the Dio 125 and ₹2,31,302 for the Ntorq 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Dio 125 comes out ₹4,788 ahead.
