| Battery & Range | - Fuel tank capacity 4.6 litres
- Claimed city mileage up to ~50 km/l
| - Fuel tank capacity 5.3 L (official Honda Nepal site)[1]
- Claimed mileage around 60 kmpl (bikebazarnepal.com, India-spec-style figure)[11]
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 124cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 2-valve, air-cooled FI engine
- Max power 8.5 PS @ 7500 rpm
- Max torque 9.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
- Euro 4 certified engine
- CVT automatic transmission
- Electric and kick starter system
| - 123.92 cc 4-stroke SI single-cylinder, fan-cooled BS6 HET PGM-FI engine with eSP (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- Max power 8.28 PS @ 6250 rpm (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- Max torque 10.4 Nm @ 5000 rpm (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- V‑Matic automatic transmission (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- PGM-FI sensor-based fuel injection for efficiency (official brochure for Dio 110cc, similar tech)[0]
- Silent start with ACG starter (Honda Nepal feature article)[9]
- Idling Stop System to save fuel at halts (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) technology (Honda Nepal feature article)[9]
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase 1270 mm
- Ground clearance 135 mm
| - Wheelbase 1260 mm (Honda Dio 110cc official brochure, platform-shared)[0]
- Ground clearance 171 mm (bikebazarnepal.com)[11]
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| Dimensions | - Scooter kerb weight 104 kg
- Length 1820 mm
- Width 685 mm
- Height 1125 mm
| - Length 1830 mm (Honda Nepal Dio 125 page)[1][8]
- Width 707 mm (bikebazarnepal.com)[11]
- Height 1172 mm (Honda Nepal Dio 125 page / bikebazarnepal.com)[1][11]
- Kerb weight 104 kg (Honda Nepal Dio 125 page / bikebazarnepal.com)[1][11]
- Seat height 765 mm (Honda Dio 110cc official brochure, closely related model)[0]
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| Cargo | - Underseat storage suited for daily essentials; no official volume (Not disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026))
- Flat floorboard adds usable cargo space
| - Underseat storage sized for helmet, notebook or DSLR (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
- Front pocket for phone, glasses and small items (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
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| Comfort & Interior | - Leather-finished comfortable seat
- Telescopic front fork suspension
- Rear single shock coil spring, oil-damped
- Ergonomics tuned for city commuting
| - Telescopic front suspension, rear unit swing for comfort (Dio 110cc brochure + India-spec Dio 125 virtual brochure)[0][6]
- Retractable pillion foot step for passenger comfort (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
- Engine start/stop switch on handlebar (official Dio 110cc brochure, carried over)[0]
- Seat length 650 mm for two-up comfort (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Full LED lighting set
- Engine kill switch provided
- Hazard light switch included
- Analog-digital instrument cluster; basic readouts
| - Intelligent digital meter with real-time mileage and average mileage (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
- Distance-to-empty and battery indicator on meter (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
- External fuel lid allows refuelling without opening seat (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
- Passing switch to flash headlamp without horn (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
- Side stand engine cut-off function (Honda Nepal Dio 125 article)[9]
- Underseat storage accessible via seat lock (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
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| Safety | - Front disc brake with 190 mm rotor
- Front disc uses dual-piston calipers
- Rear 130 mm drum brake
- 12-inch wheels front and rear
- Tyres: 100/90-12 front, 110/90-12 rear
- No ABS mentioned officially (Not disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026))
| - Combined Braking System (CBS) standard (Honda Nepal Dio 125 article)[9]
- Side stand engine cut-off prevents riding with stand down (Honda Nepal Dio 125 article)[9]
- LED headlamp for better night visibility (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
- Tubeless tyres front and rear for safer puncture behavior (official Dio 110cc brochure, same sizes)[0]
- Front brake: disc, 130 mm class (official Dio 110cc brochure, similar hardware)[0]
- Rear brake: drum with CBS assist (throttlenepal.com, common Dio 125 spec)[12]
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| Design & Exterior | - Neo-retro design with classic styling cues
- Complete LED headlamp, tail-lamp and indicators
- Available colors: white, black, blue, yellow
- Plastic body panels; city-focused build
| - Sporty scooter styling targeted at young riders (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- Fierce LED headlamp with integrated position lamp (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
- Split grab rail design for style and grip (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
- Stylish muffler protector for heat safety and looks (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
- Alloy wheels for sturdiness and heat conduction (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
- Standard variant Nepal colors: Sports Red2, Jazzy Blue Metallic, Mat Axis Grey Metallic (official Dio 110cc brochure)[0]
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| Sales & Imports | - Introduced in Nepal as Panarea 125 EFI scooter
- Only Benelli scooter currently offered in Nepal
- Initial price Rs 334,900 at launch
- Revised price Rs 2,99,900 on-road
- Marketed by KTM International as neo-retro premium scooter
| - Officially distributed in Nepal by Syakar Trading Company (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- Positioned as premium 125 cc Honda scooter for Nepal (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- Price Rs 2,99,900 MRP in Nepal for Standard (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- Imported and assembled under Honda’s Nepal two-wheeler lineup (Honda Nepal site)[1]
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Price cut improved value versus other 125cc scooters
- Premium features at competitive sub-3 lakh pricing
- Fuel economy acceptable for city, not class-leading
- Brand image weaker than Japanese rivals affects resale
| - Offers more power than 110 cc rivals at competitive pricing (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- Strong resale value expected due to Honda brand in Nepal (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- Standard trim balances features and affordability within Dio 125 range (throttlenepal.com)[12]
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| Pros | - Distinctive neo-retro styling stands out in segment
- Full LED lights, hazard switch, kill switch as premium touches
- Comfortable leather-finished seat for city rides
- Smooth CVT and refined engine for urban use
- Competitive revised price Rs 2.99 lakh
| - Refined BS6 PGM-FI engine with eSP for efficiency (Honda Nepal article)[9]
- Idling Stop System helps in city fuel savings (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- CBS and side stand cut-off improve everyday safety (Honda Nepal article)[9]
- Sporty styling and LED lighting appeal to youth (official Dio 110cc brochure + throttlenepal.com)[0][12]
- Honda reliability and wide service network in Nepal (Honda Nepal corporate info)[1][12]
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| Cons | - No ABS; braking tech behind some rivals (Not disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026))
- Service and parts network narrower than Honda/TVS
- Fuel tank only 4.6L limits long-range touring
- Brand reliability perception lower than Japanese scooters
| - Front disc likely absent on base Standard trim (feature gap vs Deluxe/H-Smart, throttlenepal.com)[12]
- No Smart Key H-Smart features on Standard variant (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- Suspension tuned more for city than rough rural roads (throttlenepal.com)[12]
- Underseat storage adequate but not class-leading capacity (bikebazarnepal.com)[11]
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