Hero Pleasure Plus Xtec Sports VS Honda Dio: The ‘Xtec Sports’ is a new Pleasure Plus variant that Hero MotoCorp has released. Costing Rs 79,738 (ex-showroom, Delhi), it sits between the “Xtec Connected” and “Xtec” trims. In this article, we will compare the all-new variant to the Honda Dio which has been in the market for a very long time and is trusted by thousands. Let’s compare both of these sporty scooters and see which one is better.
Hero Pleasure Plus Xtec Sports VS Honda Dio
Powertrain Details
| Specs | Hero Pleasure Plus Xtec Sports | Honda Dio |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 110.9cc | 109.51 cc |
| Power | 8 BHP | 7.76 PS |
| Torque | 8.7 Nm | 9 Nm |
The 110.9cc engine that produces 8 bhp and 8.7 Nm and is paired with a CVT gearbox system still powers the Hero Pleasure Plus Xtec Sports. Its fuel tank capacity is a pitiful 4.8 litres, and its tiny curb weight is 106 kilogrammes.
Similar in specs to the Honda Activa 6G, the Dio’s 109.51cc air-cooled engine generates 7.76PS at 8000 rpm and 9Nm at 4750 rpm, but with a slightly different tuning.
Features onboard
The Pleasure Plus Xtec Sports boasts all of the features found in the Xtec model thanks to Hero MotoCorp. It has an LED projector headlamp with indicators located on the apron. With smartphone connectivity and SMS and call alerts, the scooter has a semi-digital instrument console. Having said that, turn-by-turn navigation is absent. Hero’s i3S technology, which improves mileage, is also included in the scooter. The apron also features a respectably sizable storage area.
Honda has equipped the Dio with an array of new features. The most significant differences between the others are an external gasoline filler and fully digital instruments. It still has an LED headlamp, but it also includes extra storage compartments on the front apron, a side-stand cut-off button, and an engine stop button.
Price in India
Priced between the top-tier Xtec Connected and Xtec basic trims, the Hero Pleasure Plus Xtec Sports costs Rs. 79,738 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Prices for the Honda Dio range from Rs. 71,343 to Rs. 77,344. There are four different Honda Dio models available.
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