Hero Destini 125 Xtec vs Honda Activa 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of Hero Destini 125 Xtec and Honda Activa 125. The ex-showroom price of Hero Destini 125 Xtec is ₹ 82,197 and Honda Activa 125 is ₹ 83,037. Hero Destini 125 Xtec is available in 4 colours and 2 variants and Honda Activa 125 is available in 5 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 Hero Destini 125 Xtec and Honda Activa 125.

Hero Destini 125 Xtec vs Honda Activa 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Destini 125 Xtec	Activa 125
Price	₹ 82,197	₹ 83,037
Capacity	124.6 cc	124 cc
Power	9 bhp @ 7000 rpm	8.19 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Economy	45 kmpl	46 kmpl

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Destini 125 Xtec

₹ 82,197

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Activa 125

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₹ 83,037

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Destini 125 Xtec

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	9 bhp @ 7,000 rpm	8.19 bhp @ 6,250 rpm
Max Torque	10.4 Nm @ 5,500 rpm	10.4 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Riding Range (km)	--	--
Top Speed (kmph)	85	90
Riding Modes
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	124.6	124
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	45	46
Gear Shifting Pattern	Automatic	Automatic
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	52.4	50
Stroke (mm)	57.8	63.1
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10±0.2:1	10.0:1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	5	5.3
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	1.8	1.3
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber	Telescopic Suspension
Rear Suspension	Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper	3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Braking System	IBS	CBS
Front Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Front Brake Size (mm)	130	130
Caliper - Front (Piston)	--	--
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	--	--
Wheel Type	Steel	Steel
Front Wheel Size (inch)	10	12
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	10	10
Front Tyre Size	90/100 - 10	90/90 - 12
Rear Tyre Size	90/100 - 10	90/100 - 10
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
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

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Digital	Analogue
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Hazard Warning Indicator
Average Speed
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Geo Fencing
Distance to Empty
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	1	1
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Analogue	Digital
Tachometer	Digital
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator
Battery	12 V - 4 Ah ETZ5 (MF Battery)	12V 4Ah (MF)

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

	Pearl Silver White	Pearl Night Star Black
	Nobel Red	Pearl Night Star Black (2023)
	Panther Black	Mid Night Blue Metallic (2023)
	Chestnut Brown	Rebel Red Metallic (2023)
	Chestnut Brown	Pearl Precious White (2023)

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

58 Ratings

4.5/5

1570 Ratings

Rating Parameters

4.1

Visual Appeal

4.5

Visual Appeal

3.9

Reliability

4.4

Reliability

4.0

Comfort

4.5

Comfort

3.7

Service Experience

4.2

Service Experience

3.8

Value for Money

4.3

Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Hero Destini 125 Xtec

This model is completely satisfactory to me. Budget-friendly and comfortable, the Her

Honda Activa 125

amazing experience with my active. bought it in 2021 and so far rode it for 30000+km.

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Hero Destini 125 Xtec Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	115	110
Seat Height (mm)	778	712
Ground Clearance (mm)	155	162
Overall Length (mm)	1,809	1,850
Overall Width (mm)	729	707
Overall Height (mm)	1,154	1,170
Wheelbase (mm)	1,245	1,260
Chassis Type	High Rigidity Under Bone Type	Under Bone

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
Shift Light
Headlight Type	LED	LED
Brake/Tail Light	LED	Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal	LED	Halogen Bulb
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)

Cruise Control
Hazard Warning Lights
Start Type	Kick and Electric	Kick and Electric
Kill Switch
Traction Control

Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
Additional Features	XSENS Advantage Technology, Boot Light	Two Lid Fuel Opening System

Standard Warranty (year)	5	3
Standard Warranty (km)	50000	36000

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage (Litres)		18 ltr

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

Hero Destini 125 Xtec vs Honda Activa 125