Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio 125

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

Honda Dio 125 price starts at Rs. 88,133, which is Rs. 1,523 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 125 delivers 48 kmpl. On the performance front, the Activa 125 uses a 123.92cc engine producing 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Dio 125 a 123.92cc engine producing 8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Activa 125 and Dio 125, the Dio 125 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Activa 125 stands out for performance.

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Activa 125 vs Dio 125 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda Activa 125Honda Dio 125
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 89,656Rs. 88,133
Mileage 47 kmpl48 kmpl
Engine 123.92 cc123.92 cc
Max power 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Kerb weight 107 Kg105 Kg

Activa 125 vs Dio 125 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Activa 125 25 Year Anniversary EditionHonda Dio 125 X-Edition
Rating
162 reviews
40 reviews
Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 89,656 Check On Road Price Rs. 88,133 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm 8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Activa 125 Colors
Honda Dio 125 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 Alloy
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,583 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,539 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,517 Activa 125 Insurance Rs. 6,421 Dio 125 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
90 kmph
95 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
123.92 cc
Gear Box
CVT
CVT
Max Power
8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm
8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque
10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
Bore
50 mm
50 mm
Stroke
63.1 mm
63.113 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
47 kmpl
48 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
40-45 kmpl
40-45 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

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

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
Alloy

Seat height
765 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.3 L
1.3 L
Front Storage Compartment
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
1850*707*1160 mm3
1830*707*1172 mm3
Wheelbase
1260 mm
1260 mm
Length
1850 mm
1830 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
171 mm
Height
1160 mm
1172 mm
Width
707 mm
707 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.3 L
5.3 L
Kerb Weight
107 Kg
105 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
190 mm
190 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

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

Frame Type
Under Bone
Underbone
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
1
1
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Smart Find, Weather Update, Honda RoadSync App, 708 mm Seat Length
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Carry hook
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
18 L
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes

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 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 Activa 125
  • Makes same power and torque as before
  • Significantly costlier than before
Honda Dio 125
  • Underseat storage could’ve been bigger
  • The design has remained unchanged for quite sometime

Is Honda Dio 125 Better Than Honda Activa 125?

59% users have chosen Honda Dio 125 over Honda Activa 125 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 339 users have also rated Honda Dio 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 Honda Dio 125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But Honda Activa 125 is better on the grounds of safety.
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 Dio 125
Mileage 4.3 4.2
Performance 4.5 4.4
Comfort 4.6 4.5
Maintenance 4.4 4.2
Safety 0.4 1.3
Features 4.1 3.0
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Which bike is best between Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio 125?
As per the users experiences Honda Activa 125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your bike. But Honda Dio 125 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio 125?
The Honda Dio 125 is cheaper than Honda Activa 125 by ₹1,523.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Activa 125 vs Honda Dio 125?
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 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 Activa 125 has better performance.

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