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Manufacturer | Honda |
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Production | 1988–present |
Assembly | Japan (until 2001) China (from 2001) |
Class | Scooter |
Engine | 50 cc (3.1 cu in) (Two-stroke (until 2001)), Four-stroke (AF) 110 cc (6.7 cu in) Four-stroke (JF) |
Ignition type | Electric start |
Transmission | CVT Continuously Variable Transmission |
The Honda Dio is a scooter manufactured by Honda and was introduced in 1988. It was originally built in Japan, as a 2-stroke model until 2001. It is now assembled by Sundiro Honda Motorcycle Co., Ltd. in China.
It is composed of four-stroke lines: the AF-series 50 cc (3.1 cu in) (SK50) and the JF-series 110 cc (6.7 cu in) (NSC110) are now assembled in China.
The original Dio was equipped with the two-stroke 50 cc (3.1 cu in) AF18E single-cylinder engine with electric start. It is superficially similar to the US-market Honda "Elite S”. The Honda Dio was sold in 17 different models, and used the model code “AF” with numbers from 18 to 35 e.g.: AF28, it also has huge aftermarket support therefore, has been widely known in the Asian scooter scene. The model has a 4-litre (0.88 imp gal; 1.1 US gal) fuel tank with no reserve.
In 2011, Honda introducing a 110 cc (NSC110) version of the long-awaited Dio in Japan. It is also manufactured in China. It is also available in Australia and New Zealand.
Manufacturer | HMSI |
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Also called | Honda Lead |
Parent company | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
Production | 2001–present |
Assembly | Narsapura, Karnataka, India |
Successor | Honda Dio STD/Deluxe (DLX) |
Class | Scooter |
Engine | 102 cc (6.2 cu in), OHC, four-stroke, air-cooled, single 110 cc (6.7 cu in), SOHC, four-stroke, air-cooled, single |
Bore / stroke | 50 mm × 55.6 mm (1.97 in × 2.19 in) |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Top speed | 85 km/h (53 mph) [ citation needed ] |
Ignition type | Electric start |
Transmission | CVT |
Frame type | Underbone |
Suspension | Spring-loaded hydraulic type |
Brakes | Drum (130 mm (5.1 in)) with combined braking system (CBS) |
Tyres | Tubeless |
Rake, trail | 27˚30', 92 mm |
Wheelbase | 1,238 mm (48.7 in) |
Dimensions | L: 1,781 mm (70.1 in) W: 710 mm (28 in) H: 1,133 mm (44.6 in) |
Seat height | 765 mm (30.1 in) |
Weight | 105 kg (231 lb) [ citation needed ] (dry) |
Fuel capacity | 5.3 litres (1.2 imp gal; 1.4 US gal) |
Oil capacity | 1.0 litre (0.22 imp gal; 0.26 US gal) |
Fuel consumption | 60 km/L (170 mpg‑imp; 140 mpg‑US) |
The Honda Dio is an Indian scooter manufactured by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India. It is being built at the plant in Narsapura, Karnataka. It was introduced in 2001 and has crossed 30 lakh sales milestone in 2019. [1] Aside from the domestic market, the Dio is exported to Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Latin America and Malaysia. A rebadged version is sold as the Honda Lead in the European market.
Original model was launched in 2001, model name SCV100, was equipped with a 102 cc (6.2 cu in) air-cooled, four-stroke, 8V (8 valve), OHC engine with both electric self-start and kick start. This version has a 6-litre (1.3 imp gal; 1.6 US gal) fuel tank, of which one litre is reserve.
In 2012, HMSI launched a new Dio, SCV110, at Auto Expo in India. It has a new 110 cc (6.7 cu in) engine, which also runs Honda's Activa and Aviator. It also has a new look and new headlight.
The 2013 Dio had claimed improvements in fuel efficiency and combined brakes. [2]
In 2017, Honda launched the revamped version of the Dio, complying with Bharat Standard – IV (BS-IV) Emission regulations, featuring a redesigned speedometer design, along with the inclusion of an LED headlight. Later in 2018, Honda launched the Dio Deluxe, featuring digital speedometer and power seats, while retaining the look of the 2017 model.
In 2020, Honda launched an all-new revamped version of the Dio, complying with Bharat Standard – VI (BS-VI) Emission regulations and with the addition of programmed fuel-injection system. Telescopic shock absorbers were introduced in this model. The top-of-the-line Dio Deluxe (introduced in 2018) has been retained with redesigned full digital speedometer and power seats. A Repsol Edition based on the Dio Deluxe was introduced in November 2020.
In 2023, Honda introduced a new 125cc version of the Dio (not to be confused with a Chinese Dio 125) in contrast to the regular Dio. It is powered by the same 125cc engine from the Activa 125 and other Indian scooters from Honda.
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