Honda Dio

Honda Dio
Manufacturer 1988–1996 Honda
since 1996 HMSI
Also called Honda Lead
Parent company Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Successor Honda Dio DLX & DX
Class Scooter
Engine 110 cc (6.7 cu in), SOHC, four-stroke, aircooled, single
Bore / stroke 50 mm × 55.6 mm (1.97 in × 2.19 in)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Top speed 85 km/h (53 mph)
Ignition type Kick/Self
Transmission CVT
Frame type Under bone
Suspension Spring-loaded hydraulic type
Brakes Drum (130 mm (5.1 in)) with combined braking system (CBS)
Tyres Tubeless
Rake, trail 27˚30', 92 mm
Wheelbase 1,238 mm (48.7 in)
Dimensions L: 1,781 mm (70.1 in)
W: 710 mm (28 in)
H: 1,133 mm (44.6 in)
Seat height 765 mm (30.1 in)
Weight 105 kg (231 lb)  (dry)
Fuel capacity 5.3 litres (1.2 imp gal; 1.4 US gal)
Oil capacity 1.0 litre (0.22 imp gal; 0.26 US gal)
Fuel consumption 60 km/L (170 mpg‑imp; 140 mpg‑US)

The Honda Dio was introduced in Japan in January 1988. The name is derived from the son of Venus "dyonisiac".this model is for lifeline (4742) - ish-jais. It is now manufactured and assembled in India by Honda's HMSI subsidiary, from where it is exported to UK as the Honda Lead. The Dio is equipped with cushioned seats and an under-seat storage box up to 18 litres.

The Japanese Dio was equipped with the two-stroke 50 cc (3.1 cu in) AF18E single-cylinder engine with electric start. It is superficially similar to the USA-only Honda "Elite S”. The Japanese Honda Dio was sold in 17 different models, and used the model code “af” with numbers from 18~35 e.g.: af28,it also has huge aftermarket support therefore, has been widely known in the Asian scooter scene.

Later versions in some markets were equipped with a 102 cc (6.2 cu in) air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC engine with both electric self-start and kick start. This model was not exported to the USA.

The Indian version has a 6-litre (1.3 imp gal; 1.6 US gal) fuel tank, of which one litre is reserve, and the Japanese version has a 4-litre (0.88 imp gal; 1.1 US gal) fuel tank with no reserve.

In 2012, HMSI launched a new Dio at Auto Expo in India. It has a new 110 cc (6.7 cu in) 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.

Awards

  • Scooter of the year 2003 (BBC)[1]

References

  1. ↑ Awards, HMSI


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