Honda Dio 2018 edition launched in India at Rs. 51,000
What's the story
A couple of months after unveiling its fifth-generation Activa scooter, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the 2018 edition of the Honda Dio scooter in India. 2018 Honda Dio, which gets a host of new features, is available in a standard model and a new deluxe variant, priced at Rs. 51,292 and Rs. 53,292 respectively. Here's more on 2018 Honda Dio.
Features
The 2018 Honda Dio gets LED headlamps, four-in-one lock
Both the variants of the all-new Honda scooter gets a premium LED headlamp, LED position lamp, a four-in-one lock with seat opening switch, a new metal muffler protector, dual-tone colors and new graphics. Notably, the Honda Dio Deluxe variant also gets a digital instrument panel with three-step "Eco Speed Indicator", along with a service reminder indicator and new gold-finished rims.
Engine and Power
Powered by 110cc engine, top speed of 83 kmph
The 2018 Honda Dio is powered by a 110cc engine, which generates 8 bhp of peak power at 7,000 rpm and 8.9 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 rpm. The scooter gets a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and can reach a claimed top speed of 83 kmph. It rides on 10-inch wheels with 130mm drum brakes on both ends with a combined braking system.
News colors
The scooter comes in nine color options across both variants
The 2018 Honda Dio is offered in nine dual-tone color options across both the standard and deluxe variants. The standard variant is available in - Vibrant Orange, Pearl Sports Yellow, Sports Red, Candy Jazz Blue and Matte Axis Grey Metallic. The deluxe model comes in in four shades - Dazzle Yellow Metallic, Matte Marshal Green Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black, and Matte Axis Grey Metallic.
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Honda Dio is the largest exported scooter from India
"Taking ahead the 15-year-old legacy of the Dio, the 2018 avatar is available in two variants. The Dio is also the largest exported scooter from India, and has crossed the 5 lakh exports milestone," said Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior VP, Sales and Marketing, HMSI.