Honda Activa i vs Honda Dio (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Activa istacks up against the Honda Dio. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Activa iHonda Dio
Model year20172017
Price
Engine109 cc109 cc
Horsepower8 hp8 hp
Torque9 Nm9 Nm
Weight103 kg105 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Optional diskExpanding brake (drum brake). With CBS
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake). With CBS
Tires90/90-12 / 90/100-10 90/100-10 / 90/100-10

Honda Activa i vs Honda Dio — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Activa i and the Honda Dio usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Activa i brings 8 hp in a 103 kg package, while the Honda Dio counters with 8 hp at 105 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: