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    Honda Dio 125 vs Vespa S

    Should you buy Honda Dio 125 or Vespa S Find out which scooter is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda Dio 125 price in is Rs 88,134 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Vespa S price in is Rs 1,30,620 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Dio 125 makes 8.30 PS and 10.5 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of S stand at 9.51 PS and 10.1 Nm respectively. Honda offers the Dio 125 in 7 colours whereas the Vespa S comes in 11 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, S scores 3.7 whereas the Honda Dio 125 tallies 4.6 out of 5 based on 70 user reviews..

    Dio 125 vs S

    Key HighlightsDio 125S
    Mileage (Overall)48 kmpl-
    Max Power8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm9.51 PS @ 7100 rpm
    Engine Type4 Stroke, SI EngineSingle Cylinder 4 stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, 3 valves Fl
    Displacement123.92 cc124.45 cc
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    Honda Dio 125 vs Vespa S Comparison

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          Honda Dio 125
          Honda Dio 125
            Rs88,134*
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                Vespa S
                Vespa S
                  Rs1,30,620*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.1,03,755* Onwards
                Rs.1,48,102* Onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                48 kmpl
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                Max Power
                8.30 PS @ 6500 rpm
                9.51 PS @ 7100 rpm
                User Rating
                4.6
                Based on Honda Dio 125 Reviews
                3.7
                Based on Vespa S Reviews
                EMI Starts₹ 3,012
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                ₹ 4,276
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.6,499
                Dio 125 Insurance
                Rs.7,033
                S Insurance
                ColoursMat Marvel Blue MetallicPearl Deep Ground Gray EmblemPearl Sports YellowPearl Deep Ground Gray StripeImperial RedPearl Igneous Black+1 MoreView All ColoursArancio ImpulsivoBlack And WhiteGiallo YellowNero BlackPearl WhiteVerde Ambizioso+1 MoreView All Colours
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                4 Stroke, SI Engine
                Single Cylinder 4 stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, 3 valves Fl
                Displacement
                123.92 cc
                124.45 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                1
                Cooling System
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                Air Cooled
                Air Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                2
                3
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Electronic Injection
                Clutch
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                Automatic Centrifugal Clutch Dry Type
                Self ventilating dry Centrifugal clutch
                Ignition
                -
                Electronics EMS
                Gearbox
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                CVT
                CVT
                Bore
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                50 mm
                52 mm
                Stroke
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                63.113 mm
                56.6 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                10.0:1
                10.5:1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS6.2
                BS6.2
                Max Torque
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                10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
                10.1 Nm @ 5600 rpm
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only,Kick Start Only
                Self Start Only
                Features
                USB Charging PortYesYes
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Analogue and Digital
                Roadside Assistance
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                Yes
                Keyless Ignition
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                Yes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Analogue
                Tachometer
                Digital
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                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Single
                Single
                Body Graphics
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                YesYes
                ClockYesYes
                Passenger Backrest
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                Yes
                Rear Footpegs
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                YesYes
                Carry hookYesYes
                Underseat storageYesYes
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
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                Distance To EmptyYes
                -
                Features and Safety
                Braking Type
                Combi Brake System
                Combi Brake System
                Mobile Application
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                Yes
                Service Due IndicatorYes
                -
                Seat Opening SwitchYes
                -
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                External Fuel FillingYes
                -
                Additional Features/Information
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                708 mm Seat Length
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                Carry HookYesYes
                Real Time Mileage IndicatorYes
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                Performance
                Overall Mileage
                48 kmpl
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                Claimed Top Speed
                95 kmph
                86 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                5.3 L
                7.4 L
                Width
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                707 mm
                690 mm
                Length
                1830 mm
                1770 mm
                Height
                1172 mm
                1140 mm
                Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
                1.3 L
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                Ground Clearance
                171 mm
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                Wheelbase
                1260 mm
                1290 mm
                Kerb Weight
                105 kg
                115 kg
                Engine Oil Capacity
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                700 ml
                Seat height
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                770 mm
                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                Bulb
                Indicators
                LED
                Bulb
                Daytime Running LampsYesYes
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To EmptyYes
                -
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
                -
                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                190 mm
                200 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                130 mm
                140 mm
                Tyre Brand
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                MRF And Eurogrip
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                22 psi
                26 psi
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                22 psi
                26 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                29 psi
                29 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                36 psi
                32 psi
                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Underbone
                Monocoque Chassis

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Honda Dio 125

                  • Available in exciting colour options with funky graphics
                  • The 125cc engine offers linear power delivery and is extremely refined
                  • Gets a 4.2-inch TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation and SMS/call alerts

                  Vespa S

                  • Offers sporty and vintage Italian scooter looks
                  • Tech variants come with a TFT console and smartphone connectivity
                  • Both the 150cc variants have single-channel ABS as standard
                • Honda Dio 125

                  • Slightly more expensive than its rivals
                  • Offers less performance
                  • Underseat storage is not very spacious

                  Vespa S

                  • Pricing is on the expensive side when compared to other 125cc or 150cc scooters
                  • The base variants do not get a TFT display or connectivity features

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • Dio 125
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                  monu on May 27, 2026
                  4.0
                  Best stylish aur powerful 125cc scooter
                  Mujhe apne daily college jaane aur city ke kaam ke liye ek stylish aur powerful scooter chahiye tha. Market me bahut saare options the par unka look simple tha. Mujhe ek aisa scooter chahiye tha jiska design sporty ho. Honda Dio 125 ka look mujhe pahli nazar me pasand aa gaya. Iska look aur Honda ka bharosa, dono mil raha tha isiliye maine isko chuna. Is scooter ko chalane ka mera experience bahut badhiya raha hai. Iska 125cc ka engine bahut smooth hai aur traffic me pickup bhi zabardast milta hai. Long ride par seat bahut comfortable hai aur mujhe patna ke local traffic me isse lagbhag forty five se forty eight ka mileage aaram se mil jata hai. Main is scooter ko sabhi young logon aur college students ko lene ki salah dunga. Agar aapka budget ek premium scooter ka hai aur aap stylish look ke sath achha mileage aur majboot engine chahte hain to aapko bina soche is gadi ko kharidna chahiye, ye sach me ek paisa vasool scooter hai.
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                  jeevan on Dec 15, 2025
                  5.0
                  smooth to ride
                  It is smooth to ride we can enjoy while riding it. It is comfortable to sit and it gives good mileage compering other and it look is also good and performance is also amazing comparing other scooters we can use for office use and students can also use daily use to travel or doing other work. I hope it is best for daily use and travel outside also.
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                  5 4
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                  akash on Nov 13, 2025
                  4.7
                  Genuine review of honda dio 125
                  Choosing a scooter is a matter of trust, and for me, that trust lies with the Honda brand. I ultimately choose the Dio 125 specifically because it had a good engine comparing to other rivals and the maintenance is also cheap . Because it's japanese company it is pretty reliable and can consider for long rides . I am owner of a all generation of the honda dio series this is my 4th honda dio .. so far this is the best dio so far because they have given the honda grazia engine to it by doing some calibrations . I had two choices which was this and tvs ntorq the ntorq Laks in refinement , reliability and good service that' the reason I have moved to a japanese brand and iam very much satisfied comfort is excellent. The seat is wide and supportive, making daily commutes very easy on the back.Both the rider and the pillion get wide, well-padded seats, contributing to excellent overall comfort on longer commutes.i even travel kerala to Chennai on a single day with this with multiple stops ... It's still holds no problem If you are a daily commuter but you want to have a sporty plus reliable scooter go for this and cheap in maintenance too , you don't have to think about the the engine because it's honda and you can trust this scooter. It even has all the features like tft display disk brakes at the front and a good cvt gearbox. The only cons would be the headlights it's completely useless on places other than city.
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                  5 4
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                  sumit on Aug 26, 2025
                  5.0
                  Im so happy to purchase this vehicle
                  It's superb experience of this vehicle I'm glad to write this review because the mileage is superb and the top variant model of this vehicle gives an superb feel to drive and I suggest all members to take or purchase top variant of this vehicle I'm so happy to have such an amazing vehicle like this
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                  amzpv on May 19, 2025
                  4.5
                  Affordable good bike
                  it's good affordable bike.... very comfort bike for both genders male and female.....there are various colours options you to select.....its most stylish bike I have everseen ....The mileage was good.... I visited outskirts many times above 60 kms but I never tired of riding the bike....its really good
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                  koralla on May 19, 2025
                  3.7
                  Stylish scooty
                  Good but very expensive and milage also not good just it can be used for occussionaly not good for daily use because of the milage and maintanance cost of vehicle ane spares also very expensive and service also not up to mark in my region. Over all the vehicle is good price is very high but vehicle is nice
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                FAQs on Honda Dio 125 and Vespa S

                Q) Which scooter is better Honda Dio 125 or Vespa S?

                A) As per our average user rating, Honda Dio 125 has a score of 4.6/5 while Vespa S has rate of 3.7 /5.

                Q) Which scooter among Honda Dio 125 and Vespa S is cheaper?

                A) Honda Dio 125 price starts at Rs 88,134 & Vespa S price starts at Rs 1,30,620 in Delhi . Honda Dio 125 is cheaper between these.
                *Ex-showroom price in Delhi
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