Nipponia Dion 125 vs Honda Elite 125 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Nipponia Dion 125stacks up against the Honda Elite 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNipponia Dion 125Honda Elite 125
Model year20122012
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower9 hp11 hp
Torque9 Nm11 Nm
Weight101 kg165 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/80-14 / 140/70-14

Nipponia Dion 125 vs Honda Elite 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Nipponia Dion 125 and the Honda Elite 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Nipponia Dion 125 brings 9 hp in a 101 kg package, while the Honda Elite 125 counters with 11 hp at 165 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: