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Honda Dio 110 vs Dio 125 in Nepal: price, power, brakes and which to buy

Wheels of Nepal · Last updated: · 8 min read

Honda Dio 125 (official photo)
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The Honda Dio 125 costs Rs 45,000 more than the Dio 110 at the base level (Rs 3,14,900 against Rs 2,69,900, indicative ex-showroom prices on the official Honda Nepal site, checked October 2026). For that you get a larger engine with 0.31 kW more power, a front disc brake, 11 mm more ground clearance and an adjustable rear shock. Honda lists no mileage figure for either scooter in Nepal.

Rs 2,69,900Dio 110 STD, the cheaper scooter (official, Oct 2026)
Rs 3,14,900Dio 125 STD
Rs 45,000gap between the two base versions
1 kgweight difference (103 vs 104 kg)

Honda scooters are sold in Nepal by Syakar Company. This guide uses Honda Nepal's published figures only. We have not ridden either scooter, so we say nothing about comfort, handling or how they feel in traffic. Full pages: Dio 110 and Dio 125. If you are also weighing the TVS Ntorq, see our Dio vs Ntorq 125 comparison.

What is the price of the Dio 110 and Dio 125 in Nepal?

Version Indicative ex-showroom price
Dio 110 STD Rs 2,69,900
Dio 110 DLX Rs 2,84,900
Dio 125 STD Rs 3,14,900
Dio 125 DLX Rs 3,31,900
Honda Dio 110 and Dio 125 prices in Nepal (Rs)
Honda Dio 110 and Dio 125 prices in Nepal (Rs)
Dio 110 STD2,69,900 Rs
Dio 110 DLX2,84,900 Rs
Dio 125 STD3,14,900 Rs
Dio 125 DLX3,31,900 Rs

Source: Honda Nepal official model pages, October 2026

The cheapest Dio 125 (STD) is Rs 30,000 above the dearest Dio 110 (DLX). Registration, road tax and insurance come on top of every price. Prices change, so confirm at the showroom.

Dio 110 vs Dio 125 specs side by side

Spec Dio 110 Dio 125
Engine 109.51 cc 123.92 cc
Power 5.78 kW 6.09 kW
Torque 9.03 Nm 10.4 Nm
Fuel tank 5.3 L 5.3 L
Kerb weight 103 kg 104 kg
Length × width × height 1,808 × 723 × 1,150 mm 1,830 × 707 × 1,172 mm
Wheelbase 1,260 mm 1,260 mm
Ground clearance 160 mm 171 mm
Front brake Drum, 130 mm Disc
Rear brake Drum, 130 mm Drum
Front tyre 90/90-12, tubeless 90/90-12
Rear tyre 90/100-10, tubeless 90/100-10
Rear suspension Unit swing 3-step adjustable, spring-loaded hydraulic

The two scooters are almost the same size and weight, with the same wheelbase, tank and tyre sizes. The 125 is 22 mm longer and 22 mm taller, and the 110 is 16 mm wider. The real differences are the engine, the front brake, ground clearance and the rear shock.

Power: how much is 0.31 kW?

The Dio 125 makes 6.09 kW against 5.78 kW, about 5% more, and 10.4 Nm against 9.03 Nm, about 15% more torque (our arithmetic from Honda's figures). Both are automatic scooters meant for city riding. Honda gives no top speed or acceleration figure, so we cannot say how that shows up on the road.

Brakes and ground clearance

The Dio 125 has a front disc and a rear drum. The Dio 110 has drums at both ends. A disc brake is a feature many buyers look for, and it is the clearest hardware difference between the two. Neither Honda page lists ABS in our catalogue data, so ask the showroom what braking aid your version has.

Ground clearance is 171 mm on the 125 and 160 mm on the 110. That 11 mm will not change much on a smooth road, but it can matter over high speed breakers and broken surfaces.

Features: what each page lists

Taken from the two official pages:

  • Dio 110: LED headlamp and position lamp, an "intelligent" meter with real-time and average mileage and distance to empty, an external fuel lid, silent start, and a side-stand engine cut-off listed as optional.
  • Dio 125: LED split position lamp and headlamp, a smart digital meter with the same mileage and range readouts, an idling stop system, side-stand cut-off, an external fuel lid, 18 litres of under-seat storage and the 3-step adjustable rear shock. The DLX adds Honda's smart key (H-Smart).

The Dio 110 page does not give an under-seat storage figure in our data, so check it in the showroom if you carry a helmet or shopping every day.

What we like

  • Dio 110: the lowest price, from Rs 2,69,900
  • Dio 110: 1 kg lighter, and the widest of the two at 723 mm
  • Dio 125: front disc brake and 171 mm ground clearance
  • Dio 125: more power and torque, 18 L under-seat storage listed

What could be better

  • Dio 110: drum brakes at both ends
  • Dio 125: Rs 45,000 more at the base level

Mileage and running cost

Honda Nepal does not publish a km/l figure for either Dio. Both meters show average mileage, so you can measure your own after a few tanks. To turn that into money, divide the petrol price by your km per litre. With petrol at Rs 200 a litre (Nepal Oil Corporation, October 2026), a scooter that returns 45 km/l would cost about Rs 4.44 a km. That 45 km/l is only an example to show the sum, not a Honda claim. Our fuel price guide tracks the current rate, and the best-mileage scooters list shows scooters that do publish a figure.

EMI example

Lenders regulated by Nepal Rastra Bank can finance at most 60% of a private vehicle's price, so plan on at least 40% down. Honda names Syakar Hire Purchase as its finance partner but does not publish a rate. As an example only, we use 8.99% over 36 months, the rate Bajaj's finance partner announced in July 2026 as reported by The Himalayan Times.

Dio 110 STD Dio 110 DLX Dio 125 STD Dio 125 DLX
Price Rs 2,69,900 Rs 2,84,900 Rs 3,14,900 Rs 3,31,900
Down payment (40%) Rs 1,07,960 Rs 1,13,960 Rs 1,25,960 Rs 1,32,760
Loan (60%) Rs 1,61,940 Rs 1,70,940 Rs 1,88,940 Rs 1,99,140
EMI, 36 months at 8.99% about Rs 5,150 about Rs 5,440 about Rs 6,010 about Rs 6,330

Moving from the Dio 110 STD to the Dio 125 STD adds about Rs 860 a month on this example and Rs 18,000 more cash down. Ask Syakar for its real rate and fees, and try your own numbers in the EMI calculator. Our bike and scooter loan guide covers the paperwork.

Honda Dio 110Honda Dio 110Rs 2,69,900 – Rs 2,84,900vsHonda Dio 125Honda Dio 125Rs 3,14,900 – Rs 3,31,900Compare side by side →

Other scooters in the same price range

Scooter Price from (official)
Hero Xoom 110 Rs 2,55,900
TVS Jupiter Rs 2,64,900
Suzuki Access 125 Rs 2,83,900
TVS Ntorq 125 Rs 2,93,900
Suzuki Avenis 125 Rs 3,09,900

See every scooter on our scooter price list or choose within a budget on best scooters under Rs 3 lakh, and try any two in the compare tool.

Which Dio should you buy?

  • Buy the Dio 110 if price matters most and your rides are short city trips. It is the cheaper scooter, and the engine difference is small.
  • Buy the Dio 125 if you want a front disc brake, the extra ground clearance, more torque and the 18-litre storage, and Rs 45,000 is not a stretch.
  • Either way, check the version's braking aid and under-seat space in person, ask Syakar about warranty terms and free services, and read how to buy a used bike if you are considering a second-hand one.

What is the price of the Honda Dio 110 in Nepal?

Rs 2,69,900 for the STD and Rs 2,84,900 for the DLX (indicative ex-showroom, official Honda Nepal site, October 2026).

What is the price of the Honda Dio 125 in Nepal?

Rs 3,14,900 for the STD and Rs 3,31,900 for the DLX (official Honda Nepal site, October 2026).

What is the difference between Dio 110 and Dio 125?

The 125 has a 123.92 cc engine with 6.09 kW and 10.4 Nm, a front disc brake, 171 mm ground clearance and an adjustable rear shock. The 110 has 109.51 cc, 5.78 kW, 9.03 Nm, drum brakes and 160 mm ground clearance.

Which Dio has the better mileage?

Honda Nepal does not publish a km/l figure for either. Both meters show average mileage, so you can measure your own.

Does the Dio 125 have a disc brake?

Yes, a front disc and a rear drum. The Dio 110 has drum brakes at both ends.

Sources

  1. Honda Nepal (Syakar) – Dio 110 BS6: price, specifications and features
  2. Honda Nepal (Syakar) – Dio 125: price, specifications and features
  3. Honda Nepal (Syakar) – Financing facilities
  4. The Himalayan Times – Bajaj rolls out lower-EMI financing scheme, extends loan tenure to five years (20 July 2026)
  5. Business 360 – Monetary policy mid-term review: vehicle loan ratio set at 60% (26 February 2025)
  6. Nepal Oil Corporation – retail fuel prices (petrol Rs 200 per litre)

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