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 offour-stroke lines: the AF-series 50 cc and the JF-series 110 cc are now assembled in China.
Model history and specifications
The original Dio was equipped with the two-stroke 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 fuel tank with no reserve. The JF-series 110 cc version is also assembled in China, which is exported to Australia and New Zealand.
Indian model
The Honda Dio is an Indian scooter manufactured by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India. It was introduced in 2001, which is India's best selling scooter, and has crossed 30 lakh sales milestone. Aside from the domestic market, the Dio is exported to Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Latin America. A rebadged version is sold as the Honda Lead in the European market. The original model was equipped with a air-cooled, four-stroke, 8V, OHC engine with both electric self-start and kick start. This version has a fuel tank, of which one litre is reserve. In 2012, HMSI launched a new Dio at Auto Expo in India. It has a new engine, which also runs Honda's Activa and Aviator. It also has a new look and new headlight. The 2013 HMSI Dio had claimed improvements in fuel efficiency and combined brakes. In 2017, Honda launched the revamped version of the Dio, complying with Bharat Standard – IV Emission regulations, featuring a redesigned speedometer design, along with the inclusion of an LED headlight. Later in 2018, Honda launched the Dio DX, 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 Emission regulations and with the addition of programmed fuel-injection system. The top-of-the-line Dio DX has been retained with redesigned full digital speedometer and power seats.
