Honda Nepal has launched the all-new Dio 125 at the 2023 NADA Auto Show. The new Dio 125 comes with minor design changes, upgraded features, and a new 125 cc engine similar to the Grazia 125 models. The company has offered the scooter in two variants: the Standard and the Deluxe–at an introductory price of Rs 2.99 lakh.
Design and features
The all-new Dio 125 boasts a sporty design, featuring notable design elements such as LED headlamps and taillamps, a dual-outlet muffler with a chrome cover, a split grab rail, a sporty exhaust, and 12-inch alloy wheels, among others.
The scooter comes equipped with a fully digital instrument console that displays information such as speed, fuel level, trip metre, and time, among others. The scooter also features Honda’s H-Smart key system, offering functions like smart find, smart unlock, smart start, and smart safe. Other notable features include its LED units, front disc brake, and 18-litre under-seat storage, among others.
Powertrain
The Dio 125 adopts the same engine as the Grazia 125 and Activa 125 models. The scooter is powered by a new 123.92 cc, four-stroke, SI engine that is capable of producing a peak power of 8 hp at 6250 rpm and a peak torque of 10.4 Nm at 5000 rpm. Furthermore, the scooter comes with a fuel tank capacity of 5.3-litre and it provides an approximate mileage of 45-50 kmpl.
Specifications
| Engine | 4-stroke, SI, PGM-FI |
| Displacement | 123.92 cc |
| Peak power | 8 hp at 6250 rpm |
| Peak torque | 10.4 Nm at 5000 rpm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 5.3 L |
| Boot capacity | 18 L |
| Seat height | 708 mm |
| Kerb weight | 104 kg |
| Ground clearance | 171 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm |
Chassis
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Rear: 3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic |
| Brake | Front: Disc Rear: Drum |
| Tyre | Front: 90/90-12 Rear: 90/100-10 |
Honda Dio 125 price in Nepal
Syakar Trading Company, the authorised distributor of Honda motorcycles, has launched the all-new Dio 125 in two variants–the Standard and the Deluxe–at an introductory price of Rs 2,99,900 and Rs 3,09,000, respectively. The scooter serves as a rival to the TVS NTORQ 125, the Yamaha Ray ZR 125, and the Suzuki Avenis 125.
| Dio 125 models | Price in Nepal |
| Standard | Rs 2,99,900 |
| Deluxe | Rs 3,09,000 |