Hero Destini 125 vs Honda Activa 125: Which Scooter is Better in Terms of Engine, Features, and Price?

Hero Destini 125 vs Honda Activa 125: The Hero Destini 125 was launched by Hero MotoCorp in January 2025 in the scooter segment to rival Honda Activa 125. Here is a detailed comparison of the engine specifications, features and prices of both scooters to help you figure out which one is a better buy.

Engine: Hero Destini 125 vs Honda Activa 125

Hero Destini 125 uses a 124.6cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that churns out 9 BHP of power and 10.4 Nm of torque. It comes with better fuel injection technology for mileage and comes with the same CVT technology with dry centrifugal clutch. According to Hero, you can get almost 59 km from a single litre of petrol on the Destini 125.

In comparison, the Honda Activa 125 gets a smooth running 124cc four-stroke, air-cooled engine which makes 6.11 kW of power and 10.4 Nm of torque.

Hero Destini 125 vs Honda Activa 125: Features Compared

Hero Destini 125 facelift: New Features This one features LED DRLs, LED projector headlamps, copper chrome garnishes, a 12-inch alloy wheel, a digital speedometer, turn-by-turn navigation, distance-to-empty, Bluetooth pairing, auto-cancel blinkers, illuminated start switch, a seat backrest, long-seat, i3s tech, USB charging port, and 19 more liters of boot space. For improved safety, it also comes equipped with a 190mm disc brake at the front and a front apron hook for a maximum 3 kg of weight.

The Honda Activa 125 features an engine start/stop switch, H-Smart, ISS, a multi-function switch, an open glove box, LED lights, silent start, FI and a digital speedometer. It also has live mileage, average mileage and distance-to-empty along with five different colour options.

Pricing: Hero Destini 125 vs Honda Activa 125

Hero Destini 125 price starts at ₹ 80,450 (ex-showroom) and goes up to ₹ 90,300 (ex-showroom) for the top variant.

Honda Activa 125: Honda Activa 125 prices start at ₹82,257 ex-showroom and go up to ₹91,430 ex-showroom for the top variant.

Conclusion

The Hero Destini 125 and the Honda Activa 125 pack some nice features, good performance, and a proven engine but one outshines the other. How you choose between the two will come down to design, features, and price. Hero Destini 125 is a very tech-packed, fuel-efficient scooter, and Honda Activa 125 too is a very old, and better traditional scooter at a price point that’s a bit higher.