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Hero Destini 125

Hero Destini 125 is a scooter with the last known price range of Rs. 58,048 - Rs. 78,911 in India. It had 6 variants. It and was powered by a 124.6 cc BS4 engine with a user reported mileage of 45 kmpl. It came with both front and rear disc brakes.

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Key specs
  • Displacement124.6 cc
  • Mileage - Owner Reported45 kmpl
  • Kerb Weight111.5 kg

Version

LX - BS VI

  • LX

    ₹ 58,048

    • Electric Start
    • Drum Brakes

  • VX

    ₹ 61,173

    • Electric Start
    • Drum Brakes

  • LX - BS VI

    ₹ 72,660

    • Electric Start
    • Drum Brakes

  • VX - BS VI

    ₹ 77,217

    • Electric Start
    • Drum Brakes

  • 100 Million Edition

    ₹ 78,331

    • Electric Start
    • Drum Brakes

  • Platinum

    ₹ 78,911

    • Electric Start
    • Drum Brakes

Last known Avg. Ex-showroom price

₹ 72,660

Hero Destini 125 is now discontinued in India.

Discontinued

Hero Destini 125 Summary

Destini 125 key highlights
Engine Capacity 124.6 cc
Mileage Owner Reported Mileage: BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get. 45 kmpl
Kerb Weight 111.5 kg
Seat Height 770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 5.5 litres
Max Power 8.7 bhp

About Destini 125

The Destini 125 marks Hero's entry into the premium 125cc scooter segment. It borrows styling cues from its younger sibling, the Duet 110 with its masculine bodywork along with sharp lines throughout. It is offered in four variants- LX, VX, Platinum and a special 100 Million Edition.

The Destini 125 gets a handlebar mounted headlamp with LED guide lamps and turn indicators positioned on its front apron. Both variants also get an external fuel filler cap and the i3S system which helps in conserving fuel. It gets an analogue speedometer with a small digital unit that displays trip meter, odometer, and fuel level as standard.

The Destini 125 is powered by a 124cc engine that puts out 8.7bhp and 10.2Nm of torque. This unit is mated to a CVT gearbox. Braking is handled by drum brakes on both ends with a combined braking system (CBS) as standard. Meanwhile, suspension duties are taken care of by telescopic front forks and a linked monoshock at the rear.

Hero is offering the Destini 125 in eight colour schemes. To celebrate the crossing of 100 million cumulative production milestone, Hero has also introduced a special-edition model that is adorned with a combination of red and white colours. The scooter faces direct competition from the Suzuki Access 125 and Activa 125 in the country.
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Hero Destini 125 Expert Opinion

  • Good Things

    • Has good fuel efficiency
    • Offers comfortable riding position
    • Has good service reach

  • Could be Better

    • Brakes could offer better feel
    • Has vibrations between 30kmph and 50kmph
    • Quality of components could be better

BikeWale's Take

The Destini 125 offers a plush seat, good low-speed stability along with decent performance and storage space. However, it could do better with a slightly more advanced braking setup and better ride quality.

Hero Destini 125 Review

Hero is late to the 125cc scooter party, but has it brought the best wine to offer?

Introduction

Pros: Comfortable seat, linear throttle response, very flickable,  gets i3S technology

Cons: Lower-end vibes, lacks features, low-quality components.

The 110cc scooter segment in India has reached its saturation point which has pushed the 125cc scooter segment to be in vogue lately. So quite evidently, all big players want to be a part of this newly-formed elite club. And Hero Motocorp has chosen to play its card with the Destini 125. Making its debut with a different name at the 2018 Auto Expo in February, the Destini 125 finally arrived in the market nine months later in October. 

So, Hero is late to the party, but has it got the best wine to offer?

Quality

On the face of it, Hero seems to have peeked into their rival's *coughActiva125cough* drawing board while designing the Destini 125. But the Destini has a flair of its own and gets a pronounced amount of chrome under the twin indicators on the front end and strips of the shiny metal on either side of the muscular side panels. Positioned as a family scooter, the styling is conventional but not to the point of monotony.

Now, the quality of plastics on the Destini 125 is passable but the scooter scores low on fit and finish. We found quite a few panel gaps all over the bodywork of our test scooter and the rubber components on the mirrors and foot pegs doesn’t exactly scream quality. The switchgear too feels tacky, dissolving the premium feel of the Destini 125. However, the quality of paint is top-notch and adds to the flair we mentioned earlier.

Comfort

The suspension setup on the Destini is stiff and seems happy on smoother roads and minor undulations. Ride over big bumps or potholes and the scooter seems to forget about its damping duties quite a bit. Tingling vibrations can be felt on the footboard at the 40-50kmph mark which then creeps up to the handlebar and seat as speeds increase. These vibrations then reduce once the Destini hits the 80kmph mark. 

The Destini has a wide and comfy seat. More importantly, it felt the same even after a few hours on the saddle. The floorboard has enough space to stretch out your legs and keep grocery bags if called for. And as is the standard in the segment, it gets two hooks in the front and 19-litres of underseat storage which is, good enough to store a half-face helmet and still have room for a few other knick-knacks. 

Performance

The Hero Destini 125's 8.7bhp and 10.2Nm figures aren't going to give you mini-backlashes each time you wring the throttle. Rather it feels more like sipping a glass of wine on a starry night; gradually dawning upon you, perfectly suiting its family scooter persona. It doesn’t let down when needed either, especially whilst overtaking, the scooter moves forward with conviction. Complement that with its effortless flickability and the Destini 125 is a breeze through the narrowest gaps in traffic. Now, a really smart feature on the scooter is the i3S technology which helps in reducing consumption of fuel. It cuts power to the engine when left idle after six seconds. The scooter can then be turned on just by touching the brake and a slight twist of the throttle. 

The braking setup on the Destini 125 consists of drum brakes at both ends. While the front end has bite, it lacks progression. The rear brake is the complete opposite, with good feedback, it lacks initial bite. It does get a CBS unit which Hero calls the IBS or 'Integrated Braking System'. Well potato-potato aside, the system feels unobtrusive amidst the slightly uninspiring feel of the brakes. As much as we liked the maneuverability and feel of the engine, we wished for a better braking setup. A disc brake at the front at least as an option, even.

Technology

Hero seems to have forgotten the rest of the features at the store and left only with the i3S technology. In the day and age of LED-lighting and jazzy-instrument clusters the Destini is prehistoric. What you get is a conventional headlamp, tail lamp and turn signals and the instrument cluster is a boringly haphazard fitment.

The unit has an analogue speedometer with an orange-backlit digital display which shows odometer, trip meter and fuel gauge. Something like a white or blue backlit unit that also displays a clock along with a brighter coloured analogue unit would be much more refreshing to look at. There also is a USB-charging port and boot lamp, although these are offered as an option.

Fuel Efficiency

The Destini 125 returned an average of 54.3kmpl in our efficiency test. Combined with a fuel tank capacity of 5.5litres, the Destini should cover a distance of roughly 298km, which is not the best in the segment but is decent in comparison to its rivals.

Fitness Of Purpose

The Destini 125 comes with a price tag of Rs 57,500 and it lays in between the base variants of its biggest competitors, the Suzuki Access 125 and Honda Activa 125. The Destini 125 is positioned as a family scooter targeted specifically at male riders from tier 2 towns where Hero has a strong dealership network. It gets a masculine design and the ability to carry a family with ease and in that sense, it justifies its purpose well.

Our take

The scooter gets a plush seat, excellent low-speed stability along with decent performance and storage space. Nevertheless, it could do better with a slightly more advanced braking setup, retuned suspension and more features apart from the i3S and bits of chrome. The manufacturer might have held back on the Destini's feature list to offer all the goodies on the soon-to-be-launched Maestro 125.

So, Hero is late to the 125cc party and not fashionably so and the Destini 125 is certainly not the best wine they can offer.

Photography by Kapil Angane

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Hero Destini 125 mileage

As reported by Destini 125 owners, the real mileage of Hero Destini 125 is 45 kmpl.

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Destini 125 Specifications & Features

Version

LX - BS VI

  • LX

    ₹ 58,048

    • Electric Start
    • Drum Brakes

  • VX

    ₹ 61,173

    • Electric Start
    • Drum Brakes

  • LX - BS VI

    ₹ 72,660

    • Electric Start
    • Drum Brakes

  • VX - BS VI

    ₹ 77,217

    • Electric Start
    • Drum Brakes

  • 100 Million Edition

    ₹ 78,331

    • Electric Start
    • Drum Brakes

  • Platinum

    ₹ 78,911

    • Electric Start
    • Drum Brakes

Specifications

  • Power & Performance

    Displacement Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size. 124.6 cc

    Max Power 9 bhp @ 7,000 rpm

    Max Torque 10.4 Nm @ 5,500 rpm

    Stroke Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom. 57.8 mm

    Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine. 2

    Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition. 9.8:1

    Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. --

    Mileage - Owner Reported This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers. 45 kmpl

    Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. 225 Km

    Top Speed The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve. 85 Kmph

    Transmission Automatic

    Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has. CVT

    Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern Automatic

    Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder. 1

    Bore Bore is the diameter of each cylinder. 52.4 mm

    Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses. --

    Spark Plugs A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture. 1 Per Cylinder

    Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid. Air Cooled

    Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission. --

    Fuel Delivery System --

    Fuel Tank Capacity The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel. 5 litres

    Reserve Fuel Capacity Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel. 1.8 litres

    Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country. BS6

    Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Petrol

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  • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

    Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber

    Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper

    Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. IBS

    Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. 10 inch

    Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 90/100 - 10

    Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 90/100 - 10

    Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Drum

    Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 130 mm

    Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Drum

    Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 130 mm

    Calliper Type No

    Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Alloy

    Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 10 inch

    Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubeless

    Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. No

    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) 22 psi

    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) 29 psi

    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 22 psi

    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 36 psi

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  • Dimensions & Chassis

    Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 114 kg

    Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. 778 mm

    Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 155 mm

    Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 729 mm

    Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,154 mm

    Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,245 mm

    Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 1,809 mm

    Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. High Rigidity Under Bone Type

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  • Manufacturer Warranty

    Standard Warranty --

    Standard Warranty --

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. Digital

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Analogue

Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle. Yes

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)Yes

Shift LightNo

Headlight Type--

Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display. No

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. Digital

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. Yes

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. 1

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. Digital

Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon. Yes

Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate. No

Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge. No

Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display. No

Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger. 12 V - 4 Ah ETZ5 (MF Battery)

Front storage box No

Under seat storage Yes

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. No

DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles. No

Brake/Tail Light--

Turn Signal--

Pass LightYes

GPS & NavigationNo

USB charging portYes

Start TypeElectric Start

KillswitchNo

Stepped SeatNo

Pillion BackrestNo

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Additional featuresXSENS Advantage Technology, Boot Light

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4.4 487 ratings 100 reviews

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  • 4

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  • 4

    Comfort

  • 4

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    Value for Money

  • 4

    Performance

  • 3

    Maintenance cost

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  •  5Excellent improvement 5 months ago by Tafazzul, Hyderabad

    I must say it is one of the best scooters on today's date. It has an excellent pickup, mileage is around 50 to 55 kmpl. Looks attractive and has very good suspensions which make the ride comfortable. Instead of buying activa which is more into commercial usage or access

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  •  1Horrible experience 8 months ago by Md Nawazish Alam, Purnea

    The worst scooter ever seen I still have the scooter & spend 10000 per year.... So many problems with the scooty The wiring of the scooter is haunting I don't like the bike The visor along with the headlight broken several times in a few days The ignition is not working

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  •  1Worst product ever 8 months ago by Meena, Dehradun

    When I contacted the sale person, the salesperson didn’t guide me properly and hide the cons of the product and before 1 year it breaks down 2 times. Most importantly he didn’t tell me about roadside assistance services. Even their customer care person didn’t have much

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  •  1I chosen wrongly destini bike 9 months ago by Omkar, Warangal

    The riding experience was horrible And no proper mechanics in the service centre In the service centre, they will do only water wash and oil change that's it So many time I told shock absorbers are not working Again and again, I am getting the same problem Really I had

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  •  1Spinal cord pain is permanent. Vital thing missed ime good shock 10 months ago by Rahul, Pondicherry

    Vibrates at 30_50 speed. Design-wise is ok. The major biggest thing to avoid this bike is 1. Low mileage 45kmpl. 2. Severe back pain as shock absorbers won't work for damaged roads(pits worn out roads). Indian roads no one bothered we shud only own a good bike. No one l

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  •  1Destini drawbacks 1 year ago by Prashant, Lucknow

    There are 3 major drawbacks to this scooter that should be considered before buying 1. Kick is very hard, you will find it difficult to start it with a kick. 2. There is a design defect with the petrol lid being opened by the ignition key. The cable breaks down every 6

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