Honda ADV 160 vs Honda Dio 125

Last Updated: November 3, 2026

Honda Dio 125 price starts at Rs. 88,133, which is Rs. 81,867 cheaper than the base variant of Honda ADV 160, priced at Rs. 1.70 Lakh. On the performance front, the ADV 160 uses a 156.93cc engine producing 16.31 PS @ 8750 rpm and the Dio 125 a 123.92cc engine producing 8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm. If you're deciding between the ADV 160 and Dio 125, the Dio 125 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the ADV 160 stands out for performance.

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ADV 160 vs Dio 125 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda ADV 160Honda Dio 125
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.70 LakhRs. 88,133
Mileage Not Available48 kmpl
Engine 156.93 cc123.92 cc
Max power 16.31 PS @ 8750 rpm8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Kerb weight 137 Kg105 Kg

ADV 160 vs Dio 125 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda ADV 160 STDHonda Dio 125 X-Edition
Rating
2 reviews
42 reviews
Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.70 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 88,133 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4-stroke, Single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, 4-valve, eSP+ 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 16.31 PS @ 8750 rpm 8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda ADV 160 Colors
Honda Dio 125 Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-14 inch,Rear :-13 inch Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 4,897 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,539 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,549 ADV 160 Insurance Rs. 6,499 Dio 125 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
95 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E85
E20
Engine Type
4-stroke, Single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, 4-valve, eSP+
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
156.93 cc
123.92 cc
Gear Box
CVT
CVT
Max Power
16.31 PS @ 8750 rpm
8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque
14.9 Nm @ 6500 rpm
10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
Bore
50 mm
50 mm
Stroke
63.121 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
12.0 : 1
10.0:1

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

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

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Fork
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Twin Rear Shock Absorbers with External Reservoir (Gas-Charged)
3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
22 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
22 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-14 Rear :-130/70-13
Front :-90/90-12 Rear :- 90/100-10
Wheel Size
Front :-14 inch,Rear :-13 inch
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
780 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
1.3 L
Front Storage Compartment
Not Available
Yes
Engine Oil Capacity
0.75 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1966*758*1116 mm3
1830*707*1172 mm3
Wheelbase
1333 mm
1260 mm
Length
1966 mm
1830 mm
Ground Clearance
175 mm
171 mm
Height
1116 mm
1172 mm
Width
758 mm
707 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.1 L
5.3 L
Kerb Weight
137 Kg
105 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
190 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 3AH
12V / 5AH
Seat Opening Switch
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Double Cradle Frame
Underbone
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
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
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
1
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Roadsync, Honda Selectable Torque Control, Weather Updates, Silent Start with ACG, Block Pattern Tyres
Smart Find, Weather Update, Honda RoadSync App, 708 mm Seat Length
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Not Available
USB Outlet Output
15 W
Not Available
ABS
Single Channel
Not Available
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Carry hook
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
27 L
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

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 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
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Honda ADV 160 Vs Honda Dio 125 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda ADV 160 vs Honda Dio 125?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda ADV 160 vs Honda Dio 125?
The Honda Dio 125 is cheaper than Honda ADV 160 by ₹81,867.
Which bike offers better performance Honda ADV 160 vs Honda Dio 125?
For the STD version, 156.93 cc Petrol engine of ADV 160 produces 16.31 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 14.9 Nm @ 6500 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 in terms of performance both are same.

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