Honda Dio 125 vs Honda Sh 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Dio 125 vs Honda Sh 125. Honda Dio 125: ~8.2 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, ~102 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Sh 125: 12.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 130 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 105 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Dio 125
Honda Sh 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.2 hp
12.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.5 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
130 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~8.2 hp @ 6,500 rpm
12.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
~10.5 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
11.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight
~102 kg (curb weight)
130 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km (approximately 50 km/L real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Dio 125
7.5/10
"Sensible, reliable urban transport that rarely disappoints careful buyers."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Parts everywhere, dirt cheap
+Excellent real-world economy
Cons
−Fork seals leak eventually
−Stock tyres lack grip
−Minimal wind protection
Honda Sh 125
8.5/10
"The sensible choice that somehow never feels like a compromise."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent underseat storage
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Forks leak with age
−Premium price even used
−Drum brake on older models
Top 10 Accessories
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