Which scooter is better Hero Destini 125 or Honda Activa 125?

According to our average user rating, Hero Destini 125 has a score of 4.4/5 while Honda Activa 125 is rated 4.4/5.

Which scooter among Hero Destini 125 and Honda Activa 125 is cheaper?

Hero Destini 125 is the cheapest among these scooters.

Which scooter between Hero Destini 125 and Honda Activa 125 has a better mileage?

Honda Activa 125 (47 kmpl) has a better mileage than Hero Destini 125 (45 kmpl).

Which scooter is heavier Hero Destini 125 or Honda Activa 125?

Hero Destini 125 is heavier (114 kg) than Honda Activa 125 (111 kg).

Hero Destini 125 vs Honda Activa 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of Hero Destini 125 and Honda Activa 125. The ex-showroom price of Hero Destini 125 is ₹ 72,660 and Honda Activa 125 is ₹ 77,575. Hero Destini 125 is available in 4 colours and Honda Activa 125 is available in 6 colours and 3 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Hero Destini 125 and Honda Activa 125.

Destini 125 vs Activa 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Destini 125	Activa 125
Price	₹ 72,660	₹ 77,575
Capacity	124.6 cc	124 cc
Power	9 bhp @ 7000 rpm	8.18 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Economy	45 kmpl	47 kmpl

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Hero
Destini 125

Version
LX - BS VI

Last known avg. ex-showroom price
₹ 72,660

Destini 125 has been discontinued.
Honda
Activa 125

Version

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 77,575

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Destini 125
LX - BS VI

Destini 125 has been discontinued.
Honda
Activa 125
Std - Fi (BS-VI)

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	9 bhp @ 7,000 rpm	8.18 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Max Torque	10.4 Nm @ 5,500 rpm	10.3 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.6	124
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	52.4	50
Stroke (mm)	57.8	63.1
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	9.8:1	10.0±0.2
Ignition	Electronic Control Unit (ECU)	CDI (capacitor discharge ignition)
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Fan Cooled
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Type	CVT	CVT
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch	Dry, Centrifugal	Automatic
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	5	5.3
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	1.8	1.3
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	225	249
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	45	47
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	85	90+

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	IBS	CBS
Front Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Front Brake Size (mm)	130	130
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130
Calliper Type	No	No
Wheel Type	Alloy	Steel
Front Wheel Size (inch)	10	12
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	10	10
Front Tyre Size	90/100 - 10	90/90 - 12
Rear Tyre Size	90/100 - 10	90/100 - 10
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	22	22
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	22	22
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	36
Front Suspension	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper	3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	114	111
Overall Length (mm)	1,809	1,850
Overall Width (mm)	729	707
Overall Height (mm)	1,154	1,170
Wheelbase (mm)	1,245	1,260
Ground Clearance (mm)	155	169
Seat Height (mm)	778	712
Chassis Type	High Rigidity Under Bone Type	Under Bone

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	3
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	50000 Kilometers	36000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Analogue
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	Yes	No
Front storage box	No	Yes
Under seat storage	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	No
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	1	1
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
Low Oil Indicator	No	No
Low Battery Indicator	No	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	No	No
Clock	No	Yes
Battery	12 V - 4 Ah ETZ5 (MF Battery)	5.0 Ah
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen
Brake/Tail Light	12V - 5/21W (Multi Reflector Type)	Bulb Type
Turn Signal	12V - 10W x 4 nos (MFR - Clear Lens - Amber Bulb)	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	XSENS Advantage Technology, Boot Light	External Fuel Fill

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Has good fuel efficiency
- Offers comfortable riding position
- Has good service reach
- Known for its super smooth 125cc engine
- Has a good service network
- Gets modern technology
Could be better
- Brakes could offer better feel
- Has vibrations between 30kmph and 50kmph
- Quality of components could be better
- Could get better brakes
- Could get better suspension setup

Colors


Available Colours	Chestnut Bronze Pearl Silver White Panther Black Candy Blazing Red	Rebel Red Metallic Midnight Blue Metallic Heavy Grey Metallic Pearl Precious White Strontium Silver Metallic Pearl Night Star Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(478 ratings) 98 reviews	4.4(1008 ratings) 304 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	4.5
Reliability	4.5	4.5
Performance	4.7	4.4
Comfort	4.3	4.5
Service Experience	4.5	4.3
Maintenance cost	4.0	3.8
Value for Money	4.0	4.2
Extra Features	4.7	4.1

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Worst product ever

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Nice for day to day running

Buying was a great experience as honda staff was supportive. Riding is good. Smooth t

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