Which scooter is better Honda Dio or Yamaha Ray ZR 125?

According to our average user rating, Honda Dio has a score of 4.5/5 while Yamaha Ray ZR 125 is rated 4.3/5.

Which scooter among Honda Dio and Yamaha Ray ZR 125 is cheaper?

Honda Dio is the cheapest among these scooters.

Which scooter between Honda Dio and Yamaha Ray ZR 125 has a better mileage?

Yamaha Ray ZR 125 (52 kmpl) has a better mileage than Honda Dio (48 kmpl).

Which scooter is heavier Honda Dio or Yamaha Ray ZR 125?

Honda Dio is heavier (105 kg) than Yamaha Ray ZR 125 (98 kg).

Honda Dio vs Yamaha Ray ZR 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda Dio and Yamaha Ray ZR 125. The ex-showroom price of Honda Dio is ₹ 71,132 and Yamaha Ray ZR 125 is ₹ 82,260. Honda Dio is available in 3 colours and 4 variants and Yamaha Ray ZR 125 is available in 2 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 Honda Dio and Yamaha Ray ZR 125.

Dio vs Ray ZR 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Dio	Ray ZR 125
Price	₹ 71,132	₹ 82,260
Capacity	109.51 cc	125 cc
Power	7.65 bhp @ 8000 rpm	8.04 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Economy	48 kmpl	52 kmpl

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Dio

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₹ 71,132

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Ray ZR 125

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₹ 82,260

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Standard BS6

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	7.65 bhp @ 8,000 rpm	8.04 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Max Torque	9 Nm @ 4,750 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)	109.51	125
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	47	52.4
Stroke (mm)	63.1	57.9
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10.0+0.2	10.2:1
Ignition	CDI	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
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	5.2
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	1.3	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	254	270
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	52
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	UBS
Front Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Front Brake Size (mm)	130	190
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	120
Calliper Type	No	No
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	12	12
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	10	10
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 12	90/90 - 12
Rear Tyre Size	90/100 - 10	110/90 - 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 Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	3-Step Adjustable, Spring Loaded Hydraulic	Unit swing

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	105	98
Overall Length (mm)	1,808	1,880
Overall Width (mm)	723	685
Overall Height (mm)	1,150	1,190
Wheelbase (mm)	1,260	1,280
Ground Clearance (mm)	160	145
Seat Height (mm)	650	785
Chassis Type	Under Bone	Light Weight Frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	36000 Kilometers	24000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Analogue	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	Yes	No
Under seat storage	Yes	21 ltr
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	No	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	1	1
Tripmeter Type	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	Yes	No
Clock	No	Yes
Battery	3Ah	Maintenance free - 12V,5.0 Ah
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen And Bulb Type
Brake/Tail Light	12 V- 21/5 W	12V,21/5W x 1
Turn Signal	Yes	LED
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	External Fuel Lid	Smart Motor Generator (SMG) System, Quiet Engine Start System, Automatic Stop & Start System, and a Side Stand Engine Cut off function

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Returns good mileage
- Has a good service network
- Is easy to maintain
- The design language is quite retro
- 125cc engine is refined
- Comes with cool rally variant
Could be better
- Front suspension is outdated
- Could get better brakes
- Misses out on alloy wheels
- Doesn’t get USB charging as standard
- Gets smaller floorboard
- Overall quality could have been better

Colors


Available Colours	Sports Red Vibrant Orange Matte Axis Grey Metallic	Metallic Black- Hybrid Drum Cyan Blue- Hybrid Drum

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(1664 ratings) 496 reviews	4.3(166 ratings) 55 reviews

Performance Parameters


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

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