Honda Dio

Yamaha had recently unveiled a sportier variant of the Ray-Z scooter called the Cygnus Ray-ZR at the 2016 Auto Expo. We have done a spec comparo of the new Yamaha offering with the Honda Dio and the Suzuki Lets

Yamaha has showcased the new Cygnus Ray-ZR at the 2016 Auto Expo, aimed at the youth of the country. The Cygnus Ray-ZR is basically a sportier-looking version of the Cygnus Ray-Z which has been in the market for quite some time now. With the kind of popularity scooters have gained, manufacturers are now bringing scooters that are targeted towards teenagers thanks to its attractive design. Competing against the Yamaha, we have got the Honda Dio and the Suzuki Lets. Dimensions and cycle parts: All three scooters exterior bodies are made out of fibre panels which provides the freedom for designers to give the scooters edgy and complex shapes while keeping the weight in check. The Suzuki Lets tips the scales at 98kg which is comparatively lighter than the Ray-ZR and Dio at 103kg and 105kg respectively. Yamaha has taken the competition a step ahead with the provision of optional disc brake at the front, something which is not available in the other two scooters. Also the disc brake variant of the Ray-ZR will feature cast aluminium alloy wheels. All three scooters sport 10-inch rims. The Dio has 10mm larger drum brakes at both ends as compared to the Lets which has...read more »

Are they two of a kind or is Yamaha's new Ray so different in its underpinnings that it took the country's most youthful scooter to prove us wrong? We take the revamped Honda Dio and the female focused Yamaha Ray on a quick spin around town to figure out where their 'scooter similarities' really do end

The updated Dio gets BS IV-compliant engine, new dual-tone colour scheme, Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) and LED position lights

In compliance with the BS IV emission norms which will come into effect from April 1, 2017, throughout the country, Honda has launched the updated version of their moto-scooter, the Dio. The scooter now gets a BS IV engine along with Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) feature. It also gets dual-tone colour scheme for four colour shades on offer – Pearl Sports Yellow, Vibrant Orange, Sports Red and Matte Axis Grey Metallic with black panels along with the dual tone Candy Jazzy Blue. The new Dio gets an addition of neatly integrated LED position lights on the handlebar panel, new graphics and under-seat mobile charging socket. The scooter now also features a new and aggressive-looking speedometer console. The Honda Dio is powered by an updated 109cc BS-IV engine which develops 8.1PS @ 7000rpm and a peak torque of 8.9Nm @ 5500rpm. The scooter gets underbone-type chassis with multi-link suspension at the front and a monoshock unit at the rear. It gets MRF 90/100 R10 tubeless tyres both at the front and the rear. It gets 130mm drum brakes on both wheels assisted by Combined Braking System (CBS) for better braking. The scooter gets a 5.3-litre fuel tank; saddle... read more »

The sixth generation model will be offered with an additional new colour and 3D emblem at no additional cost

Honda Motorcycles and Scooters have collaborated with Delhi Police to launch a Road Safety workshop and Self Defence Training Camp for women in Delhi