Hero Destini 125: The Second Most Sold 125cc Scooter of India

  • 22nd, Apr 2019 1:29 PM
  • Resham Aswani
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The growth chart of Hero Destini 125 is showcasing an acceleration on a monthly basis.Gestated and invented at Hero’s CIT (Centre of Innovation and Technology) in Jaipur, the scooter was launched back in October 2018, and till this time it has gained tremendous popularity and success, it has become one of the most preferred scooters in India.

Every month the largest two-wheeler manufacturer of India, Hero, is witnessing an increased sales of the Destini 125. It is the first and foremost fuel efficient scooter from Hero comes integrated with i3S start/stop technology and stands at the second position in terms of most sold 125 cc scooter in India.

The seamless elevation can be seen in the growth status of Hero Destini 125 when it rose to 17,364 units sale in December 2018 from 16,047 units of November 2018, when it was the 7th most sold scooter In India. It inaugurated the new year 2019 with the 20,000 unit sales for the first time and seized the fifth position , it hoisted to the fourth position in March 2019 with the 24,018 units & 22,564 units sold in February & March respectively and finally grabbed the position of second most sold 125 cc scooter in the India after Suzuki Access scooter .

Power: Engine and other Specifications

Powered by a 124.6 cc single-cylinder air-cooled Energy Boost engine, it delivers a maximum power output of 8.70 bhp at 6,750 rpm and 10.2 Nm of peak torque at 5,000 rpm. It measures 1,809 mm in length, 729 mm in width and 1,154 mm in height. With the 1,245 mm wheelbase, the Destini 125 touches the weighing scale at 112 kg and a maximum speed of 85 kmph. In addition to the i3S start/stop technology and above-mentioned features, other key specifications of the scooter includes a mobile charger, remote key opening, semi-digital instrument panel and an integrated braking system as standard.

Price: Availability and Competition

Available in two variants, the Hero Destini 125 (Lx) 125 is worth Rs. 54,650 (ex-showroom) and the Hero Destini 125 (Vx) is worth Rs. 57,500 (ex-showroom). The Indian premiere of the Destini 125 was launched under Duet 125 moniker at the 2018 Auto Expo and at present locking horns with TVS Ntorq 125 scooter and Suzuki Access 125.