Hero Destini 125 vs Honda Activa 125

Honda Activa 125 Price starts at Rs. 82,257 which is Rs. 6,419 costlier than base model of Hero Destini 125 priced at Rs. 75,838. The claimed mileage of Hero Destini 125 is 59 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda Activa 125 is 47 kmpl. In technical specifications, Hero Destini 125 is powered by 124.6 cc engine , while Honda Activa 125 is powered by 124 cc engine. Hero Destini 125 is available in 5 different colours while Honda Activa 125 comes with 8 colours. The Comparison Hero Destini 125 vs Honda Activa 125 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Destini 125 vs Activa 125

Key Highlights Destini 125 VXActiva 125 25 Year Anniversary Edition
Engine Type Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 9.12 PS @ 7000 rpm 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm

Destini 125 vs Activa 125 Key Highlights

Basic Info Hero Destini 125 VXHonda Activa 125 25 Year Anniversary Edition
Rating
14 reviews
133 reviews
Brand Name Hero Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 75,838 Check On Road Price Rs. 89,256 Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 9.12 PS @ 7000 rpm 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Hero Moto Corp Destini 125 Colors
Honda Activa 125 Colors
Brakes Front Drum Disc
Brakes Rear Drum Drum
Braking Type ... Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm , Rear :-304.8 mm Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,185 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,571 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,616 Destini 125 Insurance Rs. 6,411 Activa 125 Insurance
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Engine Type
Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
124.6 cc
123.92 cc
Max Power
9.12 PS @ 7000 rpm
8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque
10.4 Nm @ 5500 rpm
10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
50 mm
Stroke
...
63.1 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
...
10.0:1

Brakes Front
Drum
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
...
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
59 kmpl
47 kmpl
Top Speed
85 kmph
90 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12 Rear :-100/80-12
Front :-90/90-12,Rear :-90/100-10
Peak Power
9.12 PS @ 7000 rpm
8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm , Rear :-304.8 mm
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
22 psi

Seat height
770 mm
765 mm
Length*Width*Height
1862*697*1125 mm3
1850*707*1160 mm3
Wheelbase
1302 mm
1260 mm
Length
1862 mm
1850 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
162 mm
Height
1125 mm
1160 mm
Width
697 mm
707 mm
Fuel Capacity
5.3 Liters
5.3 Liters
Kerb Weight
115 Kg
107 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Saddle Height
770 mm
765 mm
Front Brake Diameter
...
190 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 4AH
12V / 5AH
Seat Opening Switch
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
LED

Frame
...
Under Bone
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
Display
...
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
External Fuel Filling
Techometer
Analogue
Digital
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Carry hook
Underseat storage
18 L
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs

Standard Warranty (Years)
...
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
36000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hero Destini 125
  • Stylish looks and premium design bits makes the scooter eye catchy
  • Agile and nimble handling characteristics makes the scooter really good to ride in the city
  • Extensive and convenient list of features
Honda Activa 125
  • Get a new and more stylish design at the front
  • Features a 4.2 inch TFT screen with smartphone connectivity
  • All variants get a front disc brake as standard
Hero Destini 125
  • Storage space feels inadequate when compared to rivals
  • Performance remain unchanged and this feels like a let down
  • A bit towards the heavier side when compared to its rivals coming at 115kg kerb
Honda Activa 125
  • Makes same power and torque as before
  • Significantly costlier than before

Is Hero Destini 125 Better Than Honda Activa 125?

57% users have chosen Hero Destini 125 over Honda Activa 125 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 259 users have also rated Hero Destini 125 and Honda Activa 125 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Hero Destini 125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and safety in your bike. But Honda Activa 125 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Activa 125 Destini 125
Mileage 3.9 4.3
Performance 3.7 4.4
Comfort 4.8 4.5
Maintenance 3.7 4.2
Safety 1.4 1.3
Features 2.7 3.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Deffrence between Destini 126zx and destini 125zx +
  • The Hero Destini 125 ZX and ZX share the same engine specs, features, and mileage of 59 kmpl. The key difference lies in pricing and color options—ZX is slightly costlier and offers more premium shades. If you prefer a wider variety in colors, ZX is the better pick; otherwise, ZX delivers the same performance at a lower price.

Hero Moto Corp Destini 125 Vs Honda Activa 125 FAQs

Which bike is best between Hero Moto Corp Destini 125 vs Honda Activa 125?
As per the users experiences Hero Destini 125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and safety in your bike. But Honda Activa 125 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features.
Which bike is cheaper Hero Moto Corp Destini 125 vs Honda Activa 125?
The Hero Destini 125 is cheaper than Honda Activa 125 by Rs. 13,418.
Which bike offers better performance Hero Moto Corp Destini 125 vs Honda Activa 125?
For the VX version, 124.6 cc Petrol engine of Destini 125 produces 9.12 PS @ 7000 rpm of power and 10.4 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the 25 Year Anniversary Edition version, 123.92 cc Petrol engine of Activa 125 produces 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hero Destini 125 has better performance.

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