Hero Destini 125 vs Suzuki Access 125: Price, Features, Spec

Hero MotoCorp has revamped the Destini 125, preparing to challenge the best-selling Suzuki Access 125 in the 125cc scooter segment. The 2025 Destini 125 comes with a fresh, chic yet retro design, new features, and several hardware updates. Let’s see how it stacks up against the Access 125.

Hero Destini 125 vs Suzuki Access 125: Powertrain

The new Destini 125 continues to be powered by the 124.6 cc air-cooled engine with 9 bhp at 7,000 rpm and 10.4 Nm at 5,500 rpm. The Access 125, on the other hand, comes with a 124 cc engine with 8.5 bhp at 6,750 rpm and 10 Nm at 5,500 rpm. Both are mated to CVT automatic gearbox.

Hero Destini 125 vs Suzuki Access 125: Features

Hero has added a host of new features to the 2025 Destini 125. The scooter now comes with illuminated switches, under-seat storage lighting, and auto-cancelling indicators — a first in this class. It also gets a brand-new digital instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity, offering turn-by-turn navigation, an ECO indicator, a real-time mileage display, distance-to-empty, a charging port, and a low fuel indicator. The smart display further alerts riders about missed calls, messages, and incoming calls.

The Suzuki Access 125 features a Bluetooth-enabled digital console with turn-by-turn navigation, missed call alerts, caller ID, and notifications for calls, SMS, and WhatsApp messages. It also offers over-speed warnings, ETA updates, and a phone battery-level display. Additionally, the Access 125 includes a voltage meter, a one-push central locking system, and a USB charging port. The Access 125 and the Hero Destini 125 come with a front rack for extra storage.

Hero Destini 125 vs Suzuki Access 125: Price and Variants

Hero MotoCorp has launched the 2025 Destini 125 from Rs 80,450 to Rs 90,300. It is available in three variants — VX at Rs 80,450, ZX at Rs 89,300, and ZX+ at Rs 90,300. 

The Access 125, on the other hand, comes in four trims — Standard at Rs 80,700, Standard Disc Brake at Rs 85,601, Special Edition Disc Brake at Rs 87,402 and Ride Connect Edition at Rs 91,800.