Honda Dio 125 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Honda Dio 125 price starts at Rs. 95,838, which is Rs. 22.56 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Chief Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 23.52 Lakh. On the performance front, the Dio 125 uses a 123.92cc engine producing 8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Chief Dark Horse a 1890cc engine. If you're deciding between the Dio 125 and Chief Dark Horse, the Dio 125 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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Dio 125 vs Chief Dark Horse Comparison Summary

Specification Honda Dio 125Indian Chief Dark Horse
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 95,838Rs. 23.52 Lakh
Mileage 48 kmplNot Available
Engine 123.92 cc1890 cc
Max power 8.30 PS @ 6500 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 105 Kg304 Kg

Dio 125 vs Chief Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Dio 125 X-EditionIndian Chief Dark Horse STD
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Brand Name Honda Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 95,838 Check On Road Price Rs. 23.52 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Dio 125 Colors
Indian Chief Dark Horse Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only,Remote Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Not Available
EMI
Rs. 2,761 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 64,397 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,370 Dio 125 Insurance Rs. 52,113 Chief Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
95 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
123.92 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
CVT
Not Available
Max Power
8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
156 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Bore
50 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
63.113 mm
113 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
Not Available
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
11.0:1

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

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

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic Fork / 132 mm
Suspension-Rear
3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
22 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
22 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12 Rear :- 90/100-10
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/65-16
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
662 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.3 L
Not Available
Front Storage Compartment
Yes
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
526 kg
Length*Width*Height
1830*707*1172 mm3
2286*922*1253 mm3
Wheelbase
1260 mm
1626 mm
Length
1830 mm
2286 mm
Ground Clearance
171 mm
125 mm
Height
1172 mm
1253 mm
Width
707 mm
922 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.3 L
15.1 L
Kerb Weight
105 Kg
304 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
190 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
300 mm

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

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

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

Pros and Cons

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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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Which bike is best between Honda Dio 125 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse?
Honda Dio 125 has out rated Indian Chief Dark Horse on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Dio 125 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse?
The Honda Dio 125 is cheaper than Indian Chief Dark Horse by ₹22.56 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Dio 125 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse?
As per the users experiences the Honda Dio 125 has better performance.

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