The top-of-the-line Honda Dio Deluxe comes with a number of upgrades over the standard Dio. It goes head-to-head with the Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR in the trendy 110cc scooter segment.
The Honda Dio Deluxe edition comes with an all-LED headlight with LED DRL. It also comes with fully-digital instrumentation that features the Three-Step Eco Speed Indicator and a service reminder. The steel wheels have a gold finish, and the apron gets a 4-in-1 lock with seat opening switch for added convenience. The Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR has a masculine design with lots of angular elements on the bodywork. The scooter gets a large 21-litre underseat storage space and two front pockets to store knick-knacks. Let’s see how they perform on paper.
| Specifications | Honda Dio Deluxe edition | Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR |
| Engine | 109.19 cc HET engine | 113 cc SOHC 2-valve engine |
| Peak Power | 7.92 PS at 7,000 rpm | 7.2 PS at 7,500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 8.91 Nm at 5,500 rpm | 8.1 Nm at 5,000 rpm |
| Transmission | V-matic | V-belt automatic |
| Front Suspension | Bottom link-type suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock absorber | Unit Swing shock absorber |
| Front Brake | 130 mm drum with CBS | Drum / 170 mm disc |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm drum with CBS | Drum |
| Front Tyre | Steel wheel 90/100-10 53J (Tubeless tyre) | Tubeless tyre, alloy wheel 90/100-10 53J |
| Rear Tyre | Steel wheel 90/100-10 53J (Tubeless tyre) | Tubeless tyre, alloy wheel 90/100-10 53J |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 5.3 litres | 5.2 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 104 kg | 105 kg |
| Seat Height | 765 mm | 775 mm |
| Price | INR 53,292, ex-showroom, Delhi | INR 53,451 for drum and INR 55,898 for front disc variant. Both ex-showroom, Delhi |
Despite having a slightly bigger engine, the Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR is marginally less powerful than the Dio. It also gets a rather simple analogue instrumentation. However, the scooter comes with an uprated front telescopic fork which can handle road undulations more effectively than the bottom-link unit in the Honda Dio Deluxe. The Dio has the advantage of having CBS for better safety, while the Ray-ZR gets a 170 mm front disc as an option. The LED light in the Dio will offer better illumination and energy efficiency than the Ray-ZR’s halogen headlight. The Ray-ZR received colour updates in March, this year.
