Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio

Last Updated: August 18, 2026

Honda Dio price starts at Rs. 70,809, which is Rs. 18,847 cheaper than the base variant of Honda Activa 125, priced at Rs. 89,656. In terms of mileage, the Activa 125 offers a claimed 47 kmpl, while the Dio delivers 50 kmpl. On the performance front, the Activa 125 uses a 123.92cc engine producing 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Dio a 109.51cc engine producing 7.95 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Activa 125 and Dio, the Dio is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Activa 125 stands out for performance.

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Activa 125 vs Dio Comparison Summary

Specification Honda Activa 125Honda Dio
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 89,656Rs. 70,809
Mileage 47 kmpl50 kmpl
Engine 123.92 cc109.51 cc
Max power 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm7.95 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 107 Kg106 Kg

Activa 125 vs Dio Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Activa 125 25 Year Anniversary EditionHonda Dio STD
Rating
163 reviews
17 reviews
Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 89,656 Check On Road Price Rs. 70,809 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm 7.95 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Activa 125 Colors
Honda Dio Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm Front :-304.8 mm, Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Sheet Metal
Starting Kick and Self Start Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 2,583 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,040 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,517 Activa 125 Insurance Rs. 6,242 Dio Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
90 kmph
83 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, SI Engine
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
123.92 cc
109.51 cc
Gear Box
CVT
CVT
Max Power
8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm
7.95 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
9.03 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
50 mm
47 mm
Stroke
63.1 mm
63.121 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
47 kmpl
50 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
40-45 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Analog

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Unit Swing

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
22 psi
22 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
22 psi
22 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12,Rear :-90/100-10
Front :-90/90-12 , Rear :-90/100-10
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Front :-304.8 mm, Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Sheet Metal

Seat height
765 mm
765 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
172 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.3 L
1.3 L
Front Storage Compartment
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
1850*707*1160 mm3
1808*677*1151 mm3
Wheelbase
1260 mm
1260 mm
Length
1850 mm
1808 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
160 mm
Height
1160 mm
1151 mm
Width
707 mm
677 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.3 L
5.3 L
Kerb Weight
107 Kg
106 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Size
190 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 5AH
12V / 5AH
Seat Opening Switch
Yes
Yes

Frame Type
Under Bone
Underbone
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Analogue
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
1
1
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
650 mm Seat Length, Viscous Paper Filter
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Carry hook
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
18 L
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Key Shutter Lock
Not Available
Yes
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
750-1000 Kms / 1 Month
750-1000 Kms / 1 Month
2nd Service
5500-6000 Kms / 6 Months
5500-6000 Kms / 6 Months
3rd Service
11500-12000 Kms / 1 Year
11500-12000 Kms / 1 Year

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 36,000 Km
3 Years or 36,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
36000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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
Honda Dio
  • Gets a new TFT console which has a clean layout and is easy to read
  • The graphics and styling really makes the scooter stand out
  • External fuel filler cap is quite easy to use and very convenient
Honda Activa 125
  • Makes same power and torque as before
  • Significantly costlier than before
Honda Dio
  • Misses out on smartphone connectivity and related features
  • Performance is rather unimpressive when compared to rivals
  • Doesn’t get disc brakes even as an option

Is Honda Dio Better Than Honda Activa 125?

69% users have chosen Honda Dio over Honda Activa 125 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 292 users have also rated Honda Dio 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 Honda Dio is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your bike. But Honda Activa 125 is better on the grounds of 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 Dio Activa 125
Mileage 4.6 4.2
Performance 5.0 4.4
Comfort 4.8 4.5
Maintenance 4.7 4.2
Safety 2.1 1.3
Features 2.8 3.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What are the key differences between the standard and deluxe variants of the Honda Dio?
  • The key differences between the standard and deluxe variants of the Honda Dio include the addition of LED headlamps, a fully digital instrument cluster, and a front disc brake in the deluxe variant. The deluxe variant also offers more premium color options and styling elements.

Honda Activa 125 Vs Honda Dio FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio?
As per the users experiences Honda Activa 125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Honda Dio is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio?
The Honda Dio is cheaper than Honda Activa 125 by ₹18,847.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 109.51 cc Petrol engine of Dio produces 7.95 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 9.03 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda Activa 125 has better performance.

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