# Honda Dio 125 — Latest News & Updates 2026

> All news, price revisions, and new variant launches for Honda Dio 125.

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**February 2026 - X-Edition Launched**
Honda launched the Dio 125 X-Edition in India in February 2026, adding a sporty cosmetic variant to the lineup. The X-Edition features distinctive orange-painted alloy wheels and X-Edition-specific graphics, while remaining mechanically identical to the STD variant. It is priced at Rs 87,883 ex-showroom Delhi - just Rs 625 more than the STD.

**April 2025-2025 Dio 125 OBD-2B Update**
Honda significantly updated the Dio 125 in April 2025 to comply with OBD-2B emission norms. Along with the regulatory update, Honda introduced a 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster on the H-Smart variant with Honda RoadSync Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation support, call and message alerts, and a USB Type-C charging port. The 2025 update also brought revised pricing - the DLX (now called STD) was priced at Rs 96,749 and the H-Smart at Rs 1,02,144 ex-showroom Pune at launch.

**July 2023 - Original Dio 125 Launch**
Honda launched the Dio 125 in India in July 2023 at Rs 83,400 (Standard) and Rs 91,300 (Smart), positioning it as a 125cc sporty scooter to take on the TVS NTorq 125 and Suzuki Avenis 125. The launch was well-received for the scooter's design and Honda reliability, though some reviewers noted the pricing was aggressive compared to the NTorq.

## Updates
- 2026-02: Honda launched the Dio 125 X-Edition in India on February 5, 2026 at Rs 87,733 ex-showroom Delhi - Rs 625 more than the STD variant. The X-Edition adds orange-painted alloy wheels, dual-tone Pearl Siren Blue / Pearl Deep Ground Grey livery with X-Edition-specific graphics, while remaining mechanically identical to the STD with the same 123.92 cc engine.
- 2026-01: Honda unveiled the Dio 125 X-Edition ahead of its launch in January 2026, showcasing orange alloy wheels and new dual-tone cyber drift-themed graphics. The variant was confirmed to be mechanically unchanged, positioned as a style upgrade over the existing STD variant.
- 2025-04: Honda updated the Dio 125 in April 2025 with OBD-2B compliance and re-launched it as the 2025 Dio 125. Key changes included a new 4.2-inch TFT instrument console on the H-Smart variant with Honda RoadSync Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, and a USB Type-C charging port. The base DLX (now STD) was priced at Rs 96,749 and the H-Smart at Rs 1,02,144 ex-showroom Pune.

No major mechanical or platform updates are expected for the Dio 125 in the near term - Honda typically runs full update cycles every 2-3 years for this segment. Watch this page for any mid-cycle refresh announcements, new colour launches, or pricing changes. Honda has also offered limited Repsol edition variants of the Dio 125 in the past, so special editions are always a possibility around race season.

## FAQs

**What are the latest updates for Honda Dio 125 in 2026?**
In February 2026, Honda launched the Dio 125 X-Edition featuring orange-painted alloy wheels and new graphics, priced at Rs 87,883 ex-showroom Delhi. Prior to this, the major update came in April 2025 with OBD-2B compliance, a 4.2-inch TFT display on the H-Smart, Honda RoadSync Bluetooth, and a USB Type-C port.

**Is a new variant of Honda Dio 125 expected soon?**
No new Dio 125 variant has been officially announced as of May 2026. Honda has historically offered Repsol-liveried special editions of the Dio lineup around MotoGP season - a similar limited edition remains a possibility. A full generation update is unlikely before 2027 given Honda's typical 3-year cycle for this segment.

**Has Honda Dio 125 received any recent price change?**
Yes. The 2025 OBD-2B update (April 2025) brought a significant price increase - the base variant was re-priced at Rs 96,749 ex-showroom Pune, compared to the original Rs 83,400 at the 2023 launch. Prices have since adjusted across markets; the current Delhi STD price is Rs 87,258 ex-showroom. The X-Edition was added in February 2026 at Rs 87,883.

## More
- [Overview](/bikes/honda/dio-125)
- [Variants & Prices](/bikes/honda/dio-125/variants)