With plenty of noteworthy launches into the two-wheeler market, it’s a difficult time for manufacturers who want to produce a stand-out model. Honda Dio 110 is powered by all-new Dream Mileage engine which also powers the Activa and Aviator. It has displacement of 109cc and generates maximum power of 8 bhp with maximum torque of 8.74 Nm. New Dio 110 is available in five shades: Sports Red, Matt Axis Grey metallic, Pearl Sunbeam White, Candy Palm Green and Leblon Violet metallic. The Dio 110 is a new offering from respected manufacturer Honda, but is it special enough to keep our attention?
Design and Style
Derived from ‘Dionysus’, the name of the son of Venus in ancient mythology, the Dio is a vehicle designed for riding pleasure. It is the perfect scooter for riders who want something a bit more flamboyant than the standard design of other scooters, without completely sacrificing practicality and utility. The Dio replaces the heavy steel form of the Activa with a sleeker plastic body that looks more youthful, sophisticated and cosmopolitan – and it’s this that makes it a hit with younger drivers. The newly redesigned Dio for 2012 has a completely revamped front: it features a brand new unit that incorporates the indicators and headlight that sprawls across the bike’s front panel, also the front fender has been reshaped to look sleeker. The rear has undergone a similarly radical overhaul: the grab rail, large tail-light cluster have been updated to incorporate a more edgy design. At 110kg it’s a solid and heavy two-wheeler with a highly rigid under-bone type chassis, and the build quality is excellent, suggesting that it’s a bike with a long life.
