Hero Destini 125 LX

What’s Good

Hero Desitin 125 is the first 125cc scooter from India’ s largest selling manufacturer. Most affordable offering in the 125cc scooter bandwagon at price sticker INR 57,500 (ex-showroom Delhi), the Destini 125 undercuts rivals such as Suzuki Access 125, Honda Activa 125 and TVS Ntorq as well. It uses an all-new 125cc , air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that offers smooth performance without any sense of vibration. Other aspects which would pull the customers include

• First in Class, i3S system
• Light in Speed, Nimble
• A Few Hooks to carry knick knacks
• Comfortable Ergonomics
• Fuel efficient

Power and mileage

Hero MotoCorp packed the scooter with an all-new 125 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine. Not a bored out unit of the 110cc duet. Comes mated to a CVT unit, the engine returns a smooth power delivery throughout the rev range. Its refined, torquey engine sports in transiting city traffic easily and attaining highway speed of around 90kmph. Other engine specs are listed down here

• 125cc Engine Displacement
• Air-Cooled, Single-Cylinder Single
• CVT Transmission
• Top Speed: 90kmph (Approx.)

Riding and handling

In terms of riding, the Destini 125 is quite good with every kind of road undulations, one can easily encounter such inconvenience. Designed to serve the family audience, the scooter is decent in terms of handling. If pushes limits, the scooter loses its composure which high-speed cornering. All in all, the scooter is not meant for people seeking for a performance ride.

Safety

Whatever needed for a 125cc scooter with decent performance and excellent fuel economy, is provided by the automaker. It gets drum brakes units at both ends with the combi-braking system. The front disc is not even on offer as optional. The suspension setup comprises telescopic front forks and a single coil spring hydraulic unit at the rear mounted over the 10-inch wheels at both ends.

• Drum Brakes
• Combi Braking System
• Telescopic Front Forks
• Single Coil Spring Hydraulic Unit
• 10-inch Wheels
• Tubeless Tyres

Verdict

At such an aggressive price tag of INR 57,500 (ex-showroom Delhi), the Hero Destini is the most affordable scooter available in the segment with all requirements for a family scooter. In terms of rivalry, it will undercut the models such as Suzuki Access 125, Honda Activa 125 and TVS Ntorq 125 in the segment.