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Read about Honda Dio Scooter Review. Honda Dio is India's first motoscooter.

Honda Dio

Honda Dio
Honda Dio, manufactured and assembled in India by Honda's HMSI subsidiary, is India's first motoscooter introduced in 2001. With attractive body color and appealing structure, Dio makes its presence felt on the road. Light weight fibre body accentuates its looks as well as rider comfort and fuel efficiency.

Looks and Styling
Dio has sleek, aerodynamic, wedge design, and its lightweight body result in improved fuel economy and riding pleasure. Thanks to its slim design, it can navigate easily in heavy traffic. Dio's extensive use of resin and distinguished styling endow it a motorcycle feel. The two wheeler boasts of a striking body texture and structure. Its looks make it a show steeler on roads. The sleek side panels accentuate the chic design of its multi reflector headlight. The scooter is available in colors like Black, Geny Grey Metallic, Misty Pink Metallic, Candy Tahitian Blue, Guarau Red and Moon Yellow.

Control and Comfort
Honda Dio has long front suspension offering a long stroke. Its effective shock absorption ensures superb riding comfort and allows a pleasing ride. Even when moving with an extra passenger, the front/rear portions maintain balance. One can put emergency brakes without fears of skidding. The two wheeler comes with a tuffup tube, which prevents the sudden loss of air pressure by sealing holes or cuts made in the tube by a puncture.

The scooter is equipped with comfy seats along with a spacious legroom and a big storage box. The under seat hook is also quite user- friendly. Specially designed seat ensures passenger comfort. Its wide footboard and movable front fender add to its comfort. The tyres are road gripping and the steering is stable.

Engine
The vehicle is equipped with 4-stroke 102 cc engine which churns out a peak power of 7 Bhp @ 7000 rpm and a peak torque of 0.8 Kg-m @ 5500 rpm.

Engine
Type 4-stroke, Single cylinder, air cooled, OHC
Displacement 102 cc
Max. Power 7 Bhp @ 7000 rpm
Max. Torque 0.8 Kg-m @ 5500 rpm
Transmission V-matic
Ignition Self / Kick
Electricals
Battery 12V, 5Ah
Headlamp 35W
Chassis
Frame High rigidity Under Bone type
Dimensions (lxbxh) 1760 x 710 x 1110 mm
Wheel Base 1235 mm
Ground Clearance 145 mm
Weight Distribution (front/rear wheels) 40:60
Suspension
Front Bottom Link with spring loaded hydraulic damper
Rear Unit swing with spring loaded hydraulic damper
Tyre Size
Front 3.50 - 10, 4 PR
Rear 3.50 - 10, 4 PR
Brakes
Front Drum, 130 mm dia
Rear Drum, 130 mm dia
Fuel Tank
Capacity 6 litres