Hero Destini 125 vs TVS Jupiter 125

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Hero Destini 125
TVS Jupiter 125

Hero MotoCorp

Destini 125

From ₹79,388

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TVS Motor

Jupiter 125

From ₹81,700

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Hero Destini 125VX · ₹79,388
TVS Jupiter 125Jupiter 125 Drum Alloy · ₹81,700

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Destini 125: ₹79,388 (ahead) Jupiter 125: ₹81,700 Destini 125 ₹2,312 cheaper
Braking Destini 125: Not listed Jupiter 125: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Destini 125: 60 kmpl (ahead) Jupiter 125: 48 kmpl Claimed
Power Destini 125: 9.12 PS (ahead) Jupiter 125: 8.04 bhp Torque 10.4 vs 10.5 Nm
Weight Destini 125: 114 kg Jupiter 125: 108 kg Seat height 785 vs 765 mm
Versions Destini 125: 3 Jupiter 125: 4 (ahead)

Pick the Destini 125 for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Jupiter 125 for more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹79,388
₹81,700
On-road in
₹90,940
₹93,476
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,528 a month
₹1,571 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
9.12 PS
8.04 bhp
Torque
10.4 Nm
10.5 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
60 kmpl
48 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
124.6 cc
124.8 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC, 2-Valve, FI
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
52.4 mm x 57.8 mm
Not listed
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.3:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
Variomatic Drive (CVT)
Automatic (CVT)
Clutch
Dry Centrifugal Clutch
Not listed
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 190 mm (on ZX/ZX+) / Drum, 130 mm (on VX)
Drum
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm
Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Integrated Braking System (IBS)
Not listed
Wheel Type
12-inch Cast Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (12" Front & Rear)
Alloy, 12-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless
Not listed
Braking System
Not listed
SBT
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Telescopic hydraulic
Rear Suspension
Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper
Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG), 3-step adjustable
Frame Type
High-rigidity Underbone Frame
High rigidity underbone
Wheelbase (mm)
1302 mm
1,275 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
162 mm
163 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1858 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
730 mm
Not listed
Height (mm)
1165 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (mm)
785 mm
765 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
114 kg
108 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
5.0 L (Reserve 1.1 L)
5.1 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital LCD with Negative Display & Bluetooth (Analogue-Digital on base)
Semi-digital: analogue speedometer, digital odometer/fuel gauge
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Call, SMS alerts, phone battery status on XTEC/ZX)
Not listed
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation on digital console)
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes (Illuminated USB charging socket in front glovebox)
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
Not listed
Traction Control
No
Not listed
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Automatic Start-Stop
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Projector Headlamp with H-shaped LED DRL
LED with DRL
Taillight
LED H-signature taillamp
Halogen bulb
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Halogen
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Premium dual-tone extra-long seat (785 mm) with pillion backrest
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
19 Litres (with boot lamp) + Front Storage Pocket
33 litres
Front Storage Box
Not listed
Yes
Helmet Hooks
Not listed
4

Choice

Versions
3 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹79,388 – ₹89,119
₹81,700 – ₹89,935
Colours
8 colours
11 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

VX₹79,388 Jupiter 125 Drum Alloy₹81,700 Jupiter 125 ₹2,312 more

On-road price in six cities

Destini 125 VX against Jupiter 125 Jupiter 125 Drum Alloy

CityDestini 125Jupiter 125Gap
Mumbai₹93,322₹95,927Destini 125 ₹2,605 less
Pune₹93,322₹95,927Destini 125 ₹2,605 less
New Delhi₹90,940₹93,476Destini 125 ₹2,536 less
Bengaluru₹94,116₹96,744Destini 125 ₹2,628 less
Chennai₹92,528₹95,110Destini 125 ₹2,582 less
Hyderabad₹94,116₹96,744Destini 125 ₹2,628 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Destini 125 or the Jupiter 125?

The Destini 125, by ₹2,312 on the versions compared here: Destini 125 VX at ₹79,388 against Jupiter 125 Jupiter 125 Drum Alloy at ₹81,700, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹90,940 against ₹93,476.

Which gives better mileage?

The Destini 125 claims 60 kmpl against 48 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Destini 125 VX makes 9.12 PS and 10.4 Nm and the Jupiter 125 Jupiter 125 Drum Alloy makes 8.04 bhp and 10.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,528 a month for the Destini 125 and ₹1,571 for the Jupiter 125, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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