Updated Hero Destini 125 Teased Again, Previews New Design Language
Hero has teased the new Destini 125 scooter, offering us a hint of what to expect. The scooter is currently the Hero's most expensive scooter. The current Hero Destini 125 is priced from Rs 80,048 for the LX variant to Rs 86,538 for the Xtec variant (ex-showroom price).
By Kanika Sachdeva
We will have a good look at Hero's 125cc Destini scooter with the launch of the updated version in the coming days. Ahead of its launch, Hero has teased the new Destini 125 scooter, offering us a hint of what to expect. The Destini 125 is currently positioned as the most expensive scooter in Hero's lineup.
The teaser trailer suggests that the upcoming Hero Destini 125 will adopt a new design language, with a headlamp going to be an LED unit. The LED projector headlamp will come with LED daytime running lamps (DRLs). The front apron too is expected to receive some changes – sleeker turn indicators with an H-shaped pattern, among other things. At the rear, the scooter will likely get a shorter exhaust, a thicker grab rail, and a passenger backrest. Like the headlamp, the taillamp will be an LED unit. Features-wise, we expect Hero to offer a digital display on the top-spec XTec variant. The display could come with Bluetooth connectivity. The existing scooter offers a digi-analogue console, a USB charger, a pillion backrest, and storage cubbies.
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New Hero Destini 125: Hardware
The suspension setup is expected to be carried over from the current model – telescopic front fork and rear monoshock, while the braking hardware will likely comprise a disc-drum setup for the top-spec variant. The existing Destini 125 sits on 10-inch wheels, and we expect that to change with the updated iteration. Expect Hero to equip the new bike with 12-inch alloy wheels at both ends or at least a 12-inch wheel at the front to remain relevant in the market, albeit on the top-end variant only.
New Hero Destini 125: Engine
The updated Destini 125 should be powered by the same 124.6cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine mated to a CVT. In the current iteration, the engine develops 9bhp at 7,000rpm and 10.4Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm. There is a possibility that Hero might give a few engine tweaks to the new Destini 125.
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The current Hero Destini 125 is priced from Rs 80,048 for the LX variant to Rs 86,538 for the Xtec variant. The prices are ex-showroom. Expect the new scooter to be priced in the range of Rs 80,000–Rs 85,000 (ex-showroom). It will rival the Suzuki Access 125, TVS Jupiter 125, and the Honda Activa 125.
