Honda Dio: What is the scooter all about?
Available in three striking colors, the Honda Dio combines style and practicality like no other. The design of the scooter is characterized by a very powerful and stylish LED headlamp. Along with its sophisticated design, the unique placement of the headlamp gives Dio a special and contemporary look. Complementing the headlamp is the LED position lamp which further accentuates the design factor in a very sophisticated manner.
The length, width, and height of the Dio are rated at 1808mm, 723mm, and 1150mm respectively. A long 1260mm of wheelbase is good for the comfort factor while 160mm of ground clearance makes sure you won’t scratch the Dio’s underbelly even on rough terrains. The total curb weight of the scooter is 105 kg while the fuel tank capacity is rated at 5.3-litre.
Honda Dio scooter features a host of revolutionary features when it comes to the engine and transmission department. The swept volume capacity of the motor is 109.51 cc and the engine uses four-stroke spark-ignition technology while featuring a fan-cooled mechanism for keeping the temperature in check. The mixture of air and fuel is fed to the combustion chamber using the PGM-Fi technique and the high compression ratio of the engine delivers an optimum combination of performance and fuel efficiency. In terms of output, Dio delivers 7.6bhp along with 9Nm of max torque. You get both self-start and kick-start options and the power is delivered to the wheels via an automatic transmission.
Tubeless tire technology has been used by Dio at both front and rear ends. While the front tire measures 90mm in width with a 12-inch wheel diameter, the rear one comes with the same width on a 10-inch diameter rim. For providing the superior stopping power, Dio features 130 mm drum brake arrangement at both front and rear wheel respectively.
In terms of chassis hardware and suspension system, Dio utilizes the services of the under-bone frame which is suspended with the help of telescopic suspension at the front and a 3-way adjustable rear hydraulic suspension system. The frame of the scooter complements the suspension system and as a result, the dynamics of the Dio is one of the best among its contemporaries.
Honda Dio mileage is one of its strongest factors and thanks to the new-age technologies, the fuel efficiency of Dio is one of the best in the segment. One of the special features available on Honda Dio is its fully digital instrument cluster that displays a variety of information in a very neat and readable manner. The cluster is a delight to look at and information is structured in a way that helps the rider to have a close tab on crucial operating indicators such as distance-to-empty, real-time mileage, and average mileage among others. External fuel filling cap is another option that adds to the overall convenience factor. Further complimenting the convenience are the front pocket and under-seat storage on Dio. Among other significant features, one gets an engine start-stop button, the revolutionary side-stand engine cut off, retractable footstep for the pillion, split grab rail, muffler protector, and passing switch. In closing, Honda Dio offers a perfect combination of style and performance and that too in a fuel-efficient manner.