Honda XL750 Transalp vs Honda Dio 125

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Honda Dio 125 price starts at Rs. 88,133, which is Rs. 12.32 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda XL750 Transalp, priced at Rs. 13.20 Lakh. On the performance front, the XL750 Transalp uses a 755cc engine producing 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm and the Dio 125 a 123.92cc engine producing 8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm. If you're deciding between the XL750 Transalp and Dio 125, the Dio 125 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the XL750 Transalp stands out for performance.

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XL750 Transalp vs Dio 125 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda XL750 TransalpHonda Dio 125
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.20 LakhRs. 88,133
Mileage Not Available48 kmpl
Engine 755 cc123.92 cc
Max power 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Kerb weight 216 Kg105 Kg

XL750 Transalp vs Dio 125 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda XL750 Transalp E-ClutchHonda Dio 125 X-Edition
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Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.20 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 88,133 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 8-Valves Parallel-Twin SOHC, Liquid-Cooled 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm 8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda XL750 Transalp Colors
Honda Dio 125 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 36,141 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 2,539 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 53,026 XL750 Transalp Insurance Rs. 6,451 Dio 125 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
180 kmph
95 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 8-Valves Parallel-Twin SOHC, Liquid-Cooled
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
755 cc
123.92 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
CVT
Max Power
91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm
8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque
75 Nm @ 7250 rpm
10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
Bore
87 mm
50 mm
Stroke
63.5 mm
63.113 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.0 ± 0.2
10.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
1 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
48 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
40-45 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
SFF-CA USD™ Forks
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock with Pro-Link Linkage
3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
33 psi
22 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
33 psi
22 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
41 psi
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21, Rear :-150/70-18
Front :-90/90-12 Rear :- 90/100-10
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
850 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.5 L
1.3 L
Front Storage Compartment
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
2325*838*1455 mm3
1830*707*1172 mm3
Wheelbase
1560 mm
1260 mm
Length
2325 mm
1830 mm
Ground Clearance
210 mm
171 mm
Height
1455 mm
1172 mm
Width
838 mm
707 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 L
5.3 L
Kerb Weight
216 Kg
105 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
190 mm
Rear Brake Size
256 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 9.1AH
12V / 5AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available
Seat Opening Switch
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Steel Diamond
Underbone
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
1
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
RoadSync, Honda Selectable Torque Control
Smart Find, Weather Update, Honda RoadSync App, 708 mm Seat Length
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Voice Assist
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Not Available
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Carry hook
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
Not Available
750-1000 Kms / 1 Month
2nd Service
Not Available
5500-6000 Kms / 6 Months
3rd Service
Not Available
11500-12000 Kms / 1 Year

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 36,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
36000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda XL750 Transalp
  • Gets more features than before
  • Looks sleeker and more aggressive
  • Has a refined yet powerful engine
Honda Dio 125
  • Gets a TFT console which supports smartphone connectivity
  • Comes in 6 colour options, which look quite good
  • Has a smooth and refined engine
Honda XL750 Transalp
  • Misses out on tubeless spoke wheels
  • Could’ve gotten adjustable suspension
Honda Dio 125
  • Underseat storage could’ve been bigger
  • The design has remained unchanged for quite sometime
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Honda XL750 Transalp Vs Honda Dio 125 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda XL750 Transalp vs Honda Dio 125?
Honda XL750 Transalp has out rated Honda Dio 125 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda XL750 Transalp vs Honda Dio 125?
The Honda Dio 125 is cheaper than Honda XL750 Transalp by ₹12.32 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda XL750 Transalp vs Honda Dio 125?
For the E-Clutch version, 755 cc Petrol engine of XL750 Transalp produces 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 75 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the X-Edition version, 123.92 cc Petrol engine of Dio 125 produces 8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda XL750 Transalp has better performance.

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