The Honda Dio received a facelift for 2017. Apart from a BS IV-compliant engine, the new Dio gets a slew of cosmetic updates and new paint schemes to boost its visual appeal.
Cosmetic upgrades for the new Honda Dio include two white position lamps on the front apron and an LED strip on the handlebar. The rear section also gets a re-designed tail lamp, although it isnt an LED unit. A wider seat makes it more comfortable for the rider and the pillion, while a mobile charging point under the seat improves convenience. The Dio also gets four new dual-tone paint schemes with new decals to improve the visual appeal. Auto headlamp on (AHO) feature is also offered. A DLX variant has been added to the 2018 Dio range. It offers three new paint schemes, an LED headlamp, and a part-digital instrument cluster.
Powering the Honda Dio is the same 109cc single-cylinder engine that delivers 8bhp and 9Nm of torque through a CVT transmission. The Dio rides on a bottom-linked front suspension and a rear monoshock. The 10-inch wheels of the Dio are shod with tubeless tyres. The drum brakes at the front and the rear are offered with Hondas proprietary combi braking system.
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Honda launched the Cliq in India and is Honda's most affordable automatic scooter targeted towards the rural and semi-urban market. The Navi-based Cliq borrows mechanicals and styling bits from the Activa 4G as well. The scooter gets faux carbon-fibre finish on the plastic panels, but in different colours. It gets a handlebar like a motorcycle despite being an automatic scooter. The headlight and the indicators have been positioned in the front apron like the Honda Dio. The analogue instrumentation includes a speedometer, odometer, a fuel gauge and other indicators. The surrounding area of this instrumentation console also gets the same pseudo carbon fibre finish. Like some of the side body panels, the Cliq's exhaust unit also bears similarity with the one seen on the Honda Navi. Keeping in mind the utilitarian features, Honda has equipped the Cliq with an optional luggage rack. The wide footboard can accommodate some luggage, but the lack of hooks is a disappointment. Otherwise, storage space has been generously provided despite the compact dimensions. The 14-litre under-seat storage easily houses a half-faced helmet. It also gets a USB charging point. Then, another highlight is the scooters Ceat's block pattern tyres, offered as standard to take on the rough roads easily. The Honda Cliq comes powered by the same 109.19cc air-cooled engine, which does duty in the Honda Activa as well as the Honda Navi. This mill is capable of producing 8bhp of maximum power at 7,000rpm and 8.94Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm. This powerplant comes coupled to a CVT gearbox. With a kerb weight of 102kg, the Honda Cliq weighs same as the Navi and is 6kg lighter than the Honda Activa 4G.
The Fascino is Yamahas lifestyle scooter in the Indian market. The scooter sports a neo-retro design language with its main target buyers being the urban youth. The Fascino gets a distinctive appearance due to its curvy styling which flows right from its front fender to the tail lamp. It also sports bits of chrome on the bodywork and mirrors to accentuate its retro characteristics. The scooter features a large 21-litre underseat storage capacity which is good enough to accommodate a full-face helmet. Apart from that, the Fascino also gets a cubbyhole in the front apron that is capable of holding a mobile phone and a hook under the front end of the seat. It is powered by an 113cc air-cooled single-cylinder Blue Core engine that produces 7bhp at 7,500rpm and 8.1Nm of torque at 5,000rpm. This unit is mated to a continuous variable transmission (CVT). The scooter rides on 10-inch wheels with 90/100 section tyres on both ends. Conventional telescopic forks at the front and a link-type suspension at the rear take care of suspension duties. The Fascino gets 130mm drum brakes for both ends. While the company doesnt offer a disc brake for the front even as an option, it does come equipped with Yamahas Unified Braking System. The scooter weighs 103kgs and gets a 5.2-litre fuel tank capacity. The Fascino is available in seven colours- Sassy cyan, Dazzling grey, Beaming blue, Dapper blue, Glamorous gold, Season green and Darknight. It competes against the Honda Activa-i, Honda Dio, Hero Maestro Edge and TVS Jupiter
The Honda Grazia is to the Dio what the Activa 125 is to the regular Activa. It occupies a space alongside the Activa 125 that caters to the younger generation. The focus of the scooter is on generating more excitement rather than focusing on practicality. As such, it gets aggressive styling with motoscooter looks, and a host of features like LED headlamps and a twin digital instrument cluster that also includes a feature we havent seen on a scooter since the Kinetic Blaze a tachometer! The Honda Grazia is to the Dio what the Activa 125 is to the regular Activa. It occupies a space alongside the Activa 125 that caters to the younger generation. The focus of the scooter is on generating more excitement rather than focusing on practicality. As such, it gets aggressive styling with motoscooter looks, and a host of features like LED headlamps and a twin digital instrument cluster that also includes a feature we havent seen on a scooter since the Kinetic Blaze a tachometer! It is powered by the same 125cc single-cylinder engine that powers the Activa 125, with 8.5bhp and 10.5Nm. In base form it has steel wheels and drum brakes, but opt for the Deluxe variant, and youll get alloy wheels, a front disc brake and Hondas Combi braking system. It is available in orange, black, grey, white, blue and red.
Sitting at the top of the current 110cc Honda scooter lineup in India, the Aviator gets the same engine that powers the Dio and the Activa. The 109cc single cylinder air-cooled engine churns out 8bhp at 7000rpm and maximum torque of nearly 9Nm at 5500rpm. With the Honda Eco Technology (HET) the scooter has a company claimed efficiency of 60kmpl. The Aviator is sold in three variants in India. The base model has steel wheels and drum brakes. Next, you can opt for alloy wheels but you still get drum brakes. Finally, you can get a front disc brake with alloy wheels. All three offer CBS combined brakes as standard. For 2018, the Aviator also gets an LED headlamp, a metal muffler heat shield, and two hooks for bags. Also added to it is the four-in-one key slot for the ignition, which unlocks the seat from the ignition key slot itself. There is a new paint scheme for 2018, a red shade, bringing the total to four colours.
