Which scooter is better Honda Dio or Vespa VXL 125?

According to our average user rating, Honda Dio has a score of 4.5/5 while Vespa VXL 125 is rated 3.8/5.

Which scooter among Honda Dio and Vespa VXL 125 is cheaper?

Honda Dio is the cheapest among these scooters.

Which scooter between Honda Dio and Vespa VXL 125 has a better mileage?

Honda Dio (48 kmpl) has a better mileage than Vespa VXL 125 (40 kmpl).

Which scooter is heavier Honda Dio or Vespa VXL 125?

Vespa VXL 125 is heavier (114 kg) than Honda Dio (105 kg).

Honda Dio vs Vespa VXL 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda Dio and Vespa VXL 125. The ex-showroom price of Honda Dio is ₹ 69,290 and Vespa VXL 125 is ₹ 1,26,892. Honda Dio is available in 3 colours and 2 variants and Vespa VXL 125 is available in 7 colours and 1 variant. 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 Honda Dio and Vespa VXL 125.

Dio vs VXL 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Dio	VXL 125
Price	₹ 69,290	₹ 1,26,892
Capacity	109.51 cc	124.45 cc
Power	7.65 bhp @ 8000 rpm	9.78 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	48 kmpl	40 kmpl

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	7.65 bhp @ 8,000 rpm	9.78 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	9 Nm @ 4,750 rpm	9.60 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	109.51	124.45
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	47	52
Stroke (mm)	63.1	58.6
Valves Per Cylinder	2	3
Compression Ratio	10.0+0.2	9.2:1 ± 0.4
Ignition	CDI	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Fan Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Type	CVT	CVT
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	5.3	7.4
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	1.3	2
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	254	296
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.	48	40
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	83	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	CBS	CBS
Front Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	130	200
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	140
Calliper Type	No	Dual Piston
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	12	11
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	10	10
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 12	110/70 - 11
Rear Tyre Size	90/100 - 10	120/70 - 10
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	22	20
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	26
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	22	20
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Aircraft derived Single Side Arm Front Suspension with Anti-Dive Characteristics
Rear Suspension	3-Step Adjustable, Spring Loaded Hydraulic	Rear suspension with Dual-Effect Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	105	114
Overall Length (mm)	1,808	1,770
Overall Width (mm)	723	690
Overall Height (mm)	1,150	1,140
Wheelbase (mm)	1,260	1,290
Ground Clearance (mm)	160	155
Seat Height (mm)	650	770
Chassis Type	Under Bone	Monocoque Full - Steel Body Construction

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	5
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	36000 Kilometers	60000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Analogue	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	Yes	No
Under seat storage	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Semi Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	No	No
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	1	2
Tripmeter Type	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	No
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	Yes	No
Clock	No	Yes
Battery	3Ah	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Lights With DRL
Brake/Tail Light	12 V- 21/5 W	Bulb Type
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	No
Additional features	External Fuel Lid	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Returns good mileage
- Has a good service network
- Is easy to maintain
- Overall good built quality
- Easy to handle due to light weight
- Compact dimension aid in maneuverability
Could be better
- Front suspension is outdated
- Could get better brakes
- Misses out on alloy wheels
- Ride quality is stiff
- Brakes lack bite
- Limited service reach

Colors


Available Colours	Sports Red Vibrant Orange Matte Axis Grey Metallic	Yellow Matt Black Maze Grey White Azzurro Provenza Vibrant Red Vibrant Pink

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(1648 ratings) 494 reviews	3.8(90 ratings) 44 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	4.7
Reliability	4.3	4.2
Performance	4.3	4.1
Comfort	4.4	4.5
Service Experience	4.2	3.9
Maintenance cost	3.7	3.8
Value for Money	4.3	4.2
Extra Features	4.1	3.6

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A good scooter to own

1. Good fuel economy. I am getting around 65-67 km/l. 2. Very good handling and dynam

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Nice experience....

Riding is very comfortable and with 125cc engine you can cruise on the highway. Easy

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Vespa VXL: First Look Review

03 September 2015

Ranjan R. Bhat

Piaggio has added the Vespa VXL to its range of lifestyle scooters. For the first time, the Italian manufacturer is offering a Vespa model with a 150cc engine, apart from the 125cc unit. We take a look at the scooter to see how it is different from its predecessor, the...