Hero Destini 125 vs Honda Activa 6G

BikeWale brings you comparison of Hero Destini 125 and Honda Activa 6G. The ex-showroom price of Hero Destini 125 is ₹ 68,200 and Honda Activa 6G is ₹ 68,422. Hero Destini 125 is available in 4 colours and 2 variants and Honda Activa 6G is available in 6 colours and 4 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 6G.

Destini 125 vs Activa 6G Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Destini 125	Activa 6G
Price	₹ 68,200	₹ 68,422
Capacity	124.6 cc	109.51 cc
Power	9 bhp @ 7000 rpm	7.68 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Economy	50 kmpl	50 kmpl

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Destini 125

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 68,200
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Activa 6G

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₹ 68,422
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Destini 125
LX - BS VI
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Activa 6G
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	9 bhp @ 7,000 rpm	7.68 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Max Torque	10.4 Nm @ 5,500 rpm	8.79 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.6	109.51
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	52.4	47
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	V-Matic	V - Matic
Clutch	Dry, Centrifugal	Automatic
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	5	5.3
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	1.8	--
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	265
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	50
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Front Brake Size (mm)	130	130
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130
Calliper Type	--	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	10	12
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	10	10
Front Tyre Size	90/100 - 10	90/90-12 54J (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size	90/100 - 10	90/100-10 53J (Tubeless)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Suspension	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber	Telescopic Suspension
Rear Suspension	Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper	3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	114	107
Overall Length (mm)	1,809	1,833
Overall Width (mm)	729	697
Overall Height (mm)	1,154	1,156
Wheelbase (mm)	1,245	1,260
Ground Clearance (mm)	155	171
Seat Height (mm)	778	692
Chassis Type	High Rigidity Under Bone Type	Under bone

features


Odometer	Digital	Analogue
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	No
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
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
USB charging port	Yes	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	No
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	1	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
Low Oil Indicator	No	Yes
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	No
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	No	Yes
Clock	No	No
Electric System	12V	12V DC
Battery	12 V - 4 Ah ETZ5 (MF Battery)	12V 3Ah (MF)
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	12 V - 35 W/35 W	--
Brake/Tail Light	12V - 5/21W (Multi Reflector Type)	--
Turn Signal	12V - 10W x 4 nos (MFR - Clear Lens - Amber Bulb)	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Has good fuel efficiency
- Offers comfortable riding position
- Has good service reach
- Refined engine
- Metal body panels
- Vast service network
Could be better
- Brakes could offer better feel
- Has vibrations between 30kmph and 50kmph
- Quality of components could be better
- Brakes need more bite
- Stiff rear suspension
- Lacks modern features

Colors


Available Colours	Chestnut Bronze Pearl Silver White Panther Black Candy Blazing Red	Glitter Blue Metallic Pearl Spartan Red Dazzle Yellow Metallic Black Pearl Precious White Matte Axis Grey Metallic

Reviews


Overall rating	4.6(432 ratings) 74 reviews	4.3(580 ratings) 122 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	4	4
Maintenance cost	3	3
Value for Money	3	3
Extra Features	4	4

Reviews

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There is lot of issue in destini 125 and

I buy the bike before five month .The mileage of the bike is okay, riding of the bike

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Waste of active series

I am totally unsatisfied activa 6g break down twice in week at first month I paid tot

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