Honda Activa vs Honda Dio 125

Last Updated: November 6, 2026

Honda Activa price starts at Rs. 78,301, which is Rs. 14,509 cheaper than the base variant of Honda Dio 125, priced at Rs. 92,810. In terms of mileage, the Activa offers a claimed 59.5 kmpl, while the Dio 125 delivers 48 kmpl. On the performance front, the Activa uses a 109.51cc engine producing 7.99 PS @ 8000 rpm and the Dio 125 a 123.92cc engine producing 8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Activa and Dio 125, the Activa is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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Activa vs Dio 125 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda ActivaHonda Dio 125
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 78,301Rs. 92,810
Mileage 59.5 kmpl48 kmpl
Engine 109.51 cc123.92 cc
Max power 7.99 PS @ 8000 rpm8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Kerb weight 106 Kg105 Kg

Activa vs Dio 125 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Activa STDHonda Dio 125 X-Edition
Rating
1402 reviews
42 reviews
Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 78,301 Check On Road Price Rs. 92,810 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke, SI Engine 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 7.99 PS @ 8000 rpm 8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Activa 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) Steel Metal Alloy
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,256 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,674 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,036 Activa Insurance Rs. 6,312 Dio 125 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder Battery
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
85 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
109.51 cc
123.92 cc
Gear Box
CVT
CVT
Max Power
7.99 PS @ 8000 rpm
8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque
9.05 Nm @ 5500 rpm
10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
Bore
47.10 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
Drum
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
59.5 kmpl
48 kmpl
City Mileage (Tested)
59.5 kmpl
Not Available
Highway Mileage (Tested)
55.9 kmpl
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
45-50 kmpl
40-45 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Analog
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
3 Step Adjustable Unit Swing
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)
Steel Metal
Alloy

Seat height
764 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.3 L
1.3 L
Front Storage Compartment
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
1833*677*1165 mm3
1830*707*1172 mm3
Wheelbase
1260 mm
1260 mm
Length
1833 mm
1830 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
171 mm
Height
1165 mm
1172 mm
Width
677 mm
707 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.3 L
5.3 L
Kerb Weight
106 Kg
105 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Size
130 mm
190 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
Halogen
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
Analogue
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
1
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Air Cleaner Type - Viscous Paper Filter, Seat Length - 692 mm, Idling Stop System with Turn Off Switch, CLIC Mechanism, ACG Silent Start
Smart Find, Weather Update, Honda RoadSync App, 708 mm Seat Length
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Carry hook
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
18 L
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes

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 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 Dio 125
  • Underseat storage could’ve been bigger
  • The design has remained unchanged for quite sometime

Is Honda Activa Better Than Honda Dio 125?

91% users have chosen Honda Activa over Honda Dio 125 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 3463 users have also rated Honda Activa and Honda Dio 125 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Honda Dio 125 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of safety user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 Dio 125
Mileage 3.9 4.3
Performance 4.1 4.5
Comfort 4.2 4.6
Maintenance 4.0 4.4
Safety 0.2 0.3
Features 3.8 4.1
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Recently Asked User Questions

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  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Activa 6G packs a very refined motor and finally gets a telescopic front fork. Overall, the Activa 6G offers a much smoother engine, better-claimed fuel efficiency, as well as slightly improved handling and ride quality, ensuring that it fills the shoes of its predecessor rather well. On the other hand, The Suzuki Access 125 is one of the most refined scooters in India. It offers superb ride quality and soaks up bumps really well. It has all the crucial updates to help it continue its streak of being the best-selling scooter in the 125cc segment. Sure it does have its own set of shortcomings but as an overall package, the Suzuki Access 125 is capable of holding its own in the competitive segment. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. What is the difference between Honda Activa 6G Standard and Premium Edition?
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  • The first difference that you notice upfront is the gold-coated chrome garnish that the Premium Edition gets on the front apron. The standard Activa 6G’s design, on the other hand, is familiar, looks proportionate, and is elegant. It doesn’t get the chrome garnish and looks a bit bland when compared to the Premium Edition. The Premium Edition also features gold-colored steel wheels and badges, further accentuating the premium feel. That said, we wish Honda had given alloys in the Premium Edition. You get neatly-finished white steel wheels on the standard version of the Activa 6G.
Q. Which is better between Honda Activa 6G or Suzuki Access 125?
  • Selecting the right bike/scooter would depend on certain factors such as your budget, fuel type preference, maintenance costs, usability, etc. Activa 6G packs a very refined motor and finally gets a telescopic front fork. Overall, the Activa 6G offers a much smoother engine, better claimed fuel efficiency, as well as slightly improved handling and ride quality, ensuring that it fills the shoes of its predecessor rather well. On the other hand, The Suzuki Access 125 is one of the most refined scooters in India. It offers superb ride quality and soaks up bumps really well. It has all the crucial updates to help it continue its streak of being the best-selling scooter in the 125cc segment. Sure it does have its own set of shortcomings but as an overall package, the Suzuki Access 125 is capable of holding its own in the competitive segment. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
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Honda Activa Vs Honda Dio 125 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Activa vs Honda Dio 125?
Honda Dio 125 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of safety user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Activa vs Honda Dio 125?
The Honda Activa is cheaper than Honda Dio 125 by ₹14,509.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Activa vs Honda Dio 125?
For the STD version, 109.51 cc Petrol engine of Activa produces 7.99 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 9.05 Nm @ 5500 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 Dio 125 has better performance.

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