Hefty price bump but quite a few changes
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) recently launched the 2025 Dio 125 in India. While the popular sporty scooter retains its familiar design language and same underpinnings, it gets several updates in terms of features, pricing, and the latest OBD-2B emission norm-compliance. Here’s an explainer detailing the differences between the new Dio 125 and the outgoing model:
Pricing
The 2025 Honda Dio 125 sees a noticeable increase in pricing. The base model now starts at Rs 96,749, while the top-end H-Smart variant is priced at Rs 1,02,144. In comparison, the older Dio 125 was available from Rs 87,851 to Rs 93,750 (all prices ex-showroom Pune). That makes the 2025 Dio more expensive by Rs 8,898 and Rs 8,394 for the base and top variants respectively.
Variants
The Honda Dio 125 OBD-2B is available only in two variants: Standard and H-smart, while the older model was available in a total of four variants: Standard, Standard 3D emblem, Smart, and Smart 3D Emblem. The only differences between the Standard and Standard 3D emblem are the colour schemes and the logos. What Honda seems to have done is that it has consolidated the variants to keep the lineup simple to understand for its target customers.
Engine
The Honda scooter continues to use a 123.92cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. However, the motor is now OBD-2B compliant, meeting the latest emission norms. The new model produces 8.3PS and 10.5Nm, which are 0.02PS and 0.1Nm more than before. The engine idle start-stop feature continues to be a part of the package – it aids in increasing mileage, especially when used in heavy stop-and-go traffic. The new scooter also gets a silent starter like the old one.
Features
One of the most notable updates in the 2025 Dio 125 is the introduction of a 4.2-inch TFT digital instrument console. It has Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, call and message alerts. It also gets a USB Type-C charging port. The top-spec H-Smart variant retains its keyless system. In comparison, the older scooter featured a simpler full LCD console and did not offer smartphone connectivity features. It had the basics in place already with the speedometer, tachometer, real time mileage, average mileage, distance to empty, and a side-stand down engine cut-off feature.
Design
Visually, the Dio 125 remains the same but gets refreshed graphics and new colour options to keep things fresh. The 2025 model comes in five colours: Mat Marvel Blue Metallic, Pearl Deep Ground Gray, Pearl Sports Yellow, Pearl Igneous Black, and Imperial Red. Meanwhile, the outgoing model was offered in eight colours: Pearl Deep Ground Gray, Mat Axis Gray Metallic, Mat Sangria Red Metallic, Pearl Nightstar Black, Pearl Deep Ground Gray with Graphics, Sports Red, Mat Marvel Blue Metallic, and Pearl Siren Blue. Honda hasn’t messed with the design as the Dio 125 looks fairly sporty, and is loved by its fans.
BikeDekho Says
The 2025 Honda Dio 125 builds upon its predecessor by offering incremental improvements – updated emissions compliance, a TFT display, and new colours. We think the price increase of Rs 8,898 is a little on the higher side. If Honda offered the same connected features in an LCD console, it would’ve helped to keep the costs in check better.
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