Honda Activa 125 Vs Hero Destini 125: In the two-wheeler segment of India, after bikes, scooters are in highest demand. Like bikes, people also like scooters very much because they are very easy to ride. In the last few years, the demand for scooters among the people has increased significantly. Keeping this in view, many brands are upgrading their existing scooter models. The latest example among these is of Hero which has recently launched its 125cc Destini scooter (Hero Destini 125) with upgrades.
However, the journey will not be so easy for Hero Destiny 125 because it is going to compete with the market king Honda Activa. Honda Activa is the best selling scooter in the country. If we look at its average monthly sales, it is around 1.5 lakh units. From these figures it can be estimated how much people like Activa in the country. However, now Hero has also entered the race with full preparation to give a befitting reply to Activa and has launched Destiny 125 in the market with a new engine and attractive design upgrades. So in this news we are telling you which one would be better to buy in this festive season.
Engine and Power Generation
Honda Activa 125 has been provided with a 124 cc fuel-injected engine by the company. On starting this engine, you will get 8.19 BHP power, while 10.4 Nm of torque will be generated. This model has a fuel tank of 5.3 litres.
Whereas, if we talk about Hero New Destini 125, the company has given it a 124.6 cc engine which generates power of 9 bhp and torque of 10 Nm. This model has a fuel tank of 5.3 litres.
Features and Specifications
Talking about Activa 125 model, in this you have been given DRL, headlight, taillight with LED, but the turn indicator has been given with halogen. Apart from this, if we talk about instrument cluster, there are options of both analog and fully digital. In Activa, the company provides H-Smart technology which is a good feature in terms of safety of the scooter. You will also get information about real time mileage, distance to empty and average mileage in its digital meter.
Hero’s New Destiny 125 model has LED DRL and LED projector headlight. The taillights are also in LED. You will get halogen in the same turn indicator. The Destiny has brass accents throughout the scooter including the front and rear panels as well as the rearview mirror.
Features like Bluetooth connect tech, call and SMS alert will be available in Hero New Destiny 125 model. Turn by turn navigation is provided in it. Talking about instrument cluster, it has the option of both semi digital and fully digital. The boot lamp is LED and the charging port is of A type.
Brakes and suspension
Telescopic fork has been given in the front suspension of Activa 125 model. Single coil spring suspension is available in the rear. Activa has disc brake at the front and drum brake at the rear. In the Hero New Destiny 125 model, you will get a telescopic fork in the front suspension, a single coil spring in the rear suspension, while in the front brake you have the option of both drum and disc, whereas in the rear brake, drum will be given.
weight of scooter
The total weight of Hero New Destiny 125 model is 115 kg and the weight of Activa 125 cc model also ranges between 109 to 110 kg.
mileage
The company is claiming a mileage of 59 km per liter in Hero Destiny, whereas the ARAI claimed mileage of Activa 125 is 51.23 km per liter.
price
The price of Hero New Destiny 125 model has not been disclosed by the company yet, however it is believed that the base variant of this model can start from Rs 80,048.
Talking about the price of Activa 125 model, this model starts from Rs 78,920 and goes up to Rs 88,093 (ex-showroom).
conclusion
The new Hero Destiny 125 has been upgraded with the needs of the new times. It has better technology than Activa and features like projector headlights, which will undoubtedly improve your riding experience. The claimed mileage of Destiny 125 is also about 8 kilometers more than Activa, which can make a big difference in fuel expenses.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 16, 2024, 07:17 IST
