Honda Dio 125 H-smart version 2024 Full Review
I bet there’s no one out there who hasn't heard about the Honda Dio. Honda Dio has been synonymous with riders over the past years with its perfect blend of style, performance, and versatile features. And even now, with its latest offering, Honda has made the decision to add clever features to its sports scooter, the Dio. Consequently, the premium H-Smart version of the new Dio 125 was introduced by the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer.
The Dio 125 is powered by the same engine found in the Honda Activa 125 and Grazia 125. With a well-known telescopic fork/monoshock combo supporting the underbone frame, the Dio 125 boasts a substantial 171mm of ground clearance.
The Dio 125 has a front disc brake and a rear drum brake, just like practically every other 125-cc scooter in the nation. However, the front disc brake isn't your typical round device; instead, it has a "wavy" pattern. The Dio 125 has alloy wheels that are 12-inch/10-inch (front/rear) in size, just like every other Honda scooter now available for purchase.
With features including an LED headlight, a digital readout, a silent starter, and a start/stop system, the Dio 125 is a feature-rich scooter. Scooters are, of course, mostly used as daily runabouts; hence, the Dio 125 is equipped with convenience features like an external gasoline filler cap and an 18-liter under-seat boot that can be opened with a dual-function switch.
An LED headlight, an integrated headlamp beam, a passing switch, an idle-stop system, a side-stand indicator with an engine inhibitor, and a combined brake system are all included in the base and Smart versions. Then, the H-Smart technology, which adds features like smart find, keyless start, and security, advantages the Smart Key variation even more.
On all models, telescopic front forks and a single rear spring with preload adjustment perform shock absorption duties. Conversely, the base model's braking system consists of drum brakes. In contrast, the Smart version has a drum arrangement at the back and a front disc brake with a petal design.
If we talk about and compare the Dio 125 and Ntorq XP, both scooters are designed to have a sporty appearance, and they succeed in this regard. They are somewhat different in terms of size, though. Ntorq is wider and longer than Dio 125, despite the latter being marginally taller. In addition to being substantially heavier than the Dio 125, the Ntorq has a longer wheelbase than its competitor.
SMART FEATURES:
The new Dio includes a brand-new digital instrument panel. The analog display has been replaced with a multipurpose console that displays the distance to empty as well as the average and current fuel economy. In addition, it shows a plethora of additional crucial warnings, such as those regarding battery and service maintenance, as well as a 3-step eco indication.
The Smart Safe comes next. You may turn on the Dio H-Smart from a distance of two meters. In order to ensure safety, the scooter will automatically turn off if the distance between the two-wheeler and the key exceeds the specified value.
Smart Start is the last feature. Honda is committed to simplifying the customer experience. One must turn the knob and press the engine start/stop button to turn on the scooter.
All in all, for the price of the new Dio, the features are probably the best in the segment.