Honda launches ‘New Dio’ with advanced style & best in class technology
New Delhi, January 31, 2012
| • New Dio has 10cc more powerful engine, 15% more mileage • Now with tubeless tyres – a category first feature • Combi Brake System for rider Safety – an exclusive Honda feature |
| New Delhi, January 31, 2012: Ensuring that nothing comes between you and the pure Joy of riding, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) today launched the All New Dio - India’s first Unisex Moto-scooter for style conscious youth. |
| Since Dio’s launch in 2002, Honda has consistently upgraded and refined the model. In its new avatar, Dio now comes with global moto-scooter styling and new advanced 110cc engine which replaces the earlier 102cc engine. |
| The All new Dio boasts a host of new features. New Dio is now the first automatic scooter in India with tubeless tyres for better comfort and convenient riding. The new Combi-brake feature (Exclusive feature of only Honda’s automatic scooters in India) ensures improved riding stability and braking efficiency. Other new introductions are increased leg space and wider seat for comfortable ride experience. |
| Under the refreshingly glorious body lies the soul of the machine. New Dio has new heart of highly reliable 110cc Honda engine which has 10cc more power than earlier version. New Dio generates 5.71 KW power (8 BHP@7,500rpm) and 8.66Nm@5,500 rpm maximum torque. |
| Its engine is equipped with several cutting edge technologies like Roller rocker arm, reduced valve spring load, reduced cooling fan diameter size and better stability of weight roller & load of pulley spring leading to reduced friction and astonishing mileage of 55 kmpl (ARAI certified mileage of 66.7 kmpl) which is 15% greater than earlier Dio version. |
| Dio’s new frontal design expresses dynamic and youthful moto-scooter look through its sleek and aerodynamic wedge design. Also upping the style ante of the New Dio are the unique premium 3D Emblem and sporty shaped integrated rear with elegant tail lamp. |
| Promising the same hassle-free ride & convenience is the Maintenance-Free battery, Viscous Air Filter and spacious under-seat luggage box of new Dio. |
| The new Dio is available for sale starting end of February, 2012 across all Honda Exclusive Authorized Dealerships (HEADs) and is priced attractively at Rs. 43,134 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). The New Dio comes in five exotic colours – Sports Red, Matt Axis Grey Metallic, Pearl Sunbeam White, Candy Palm Green and Leblon Violet Metallic. |
| Excerpts from Company Spokesperson- |
| “The New Dio has 110cc powerful engine and offers 15% more fuel economy. It has tubeless tyres - First in category and Combi-Brakes - Exclusively in Honda scooters. The increased convenience and comfortable riding position of New Dio will appeal to both style conscious young males and females. It is very affordable and shall be available by February’12 end in the market.” said Mr. N.K. Rattan, Vice President – Sales, Marketing & Corporate Affairs, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. |
| For further information, please contact: Ms.Vibhuti Dimri / Ms. Namrata Pant (Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.) E-mail: vibhuti.dimri@honda2wheelersindia.com , namrata.pant@honda2wheelersindia.com |
