Hero Destini 125 vs TVS Jupiter

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Hero MotoCorp

Destini 125

From ₹79,388

Destini 125 version

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TVS Motor

Jupiter

From ₹74,125

Jupiter version

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Hero Destini 125VX · ₹79,388

Only differences

TVS JupiterJupiter Drum Alloy · ₹79,725

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Destini 125: ₹79,388 (ahead) Jupiter: ₹79,725 Destini 125 ₹337 cheaper

Braking Destini 125: Not listed Jupiter: Combined braking (CBS)

Mileage Destini 125: 60 kmpl Jupiter: 61.2 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Destini 125: 9.12 PS (ahead) Jupiter: 7.91 bhp Torque 10.4 vs 9.2 Nm

Weight Destini 125: 114 kg Jupiter: 105 kg Seat height 785 vs 770 mm

Versions Destini 125: 3 Jupiter: 6 (ahead)

Pick the Destini 125 for the lower price and more power.

Pick the Jupiter for better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹79,388

₹79,725

On-road in

₹90,940

₹91,309

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹1,528 a month

₹1,534 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

9.12 PS

7.91 bhp

Torque

10.4 Nm

9.2 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

60 kmpl

61.2 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

124.6 cc

113.3 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

10.5:1

Cooling

Air Cooled

Gearbox

Variomatic Drive (CVT)

Automatic (CVT)

Clutch

Dry Centrifugal Clutch

Not listed

Drive Type

Belt Drive

Not listed

Emission Standard

Not listed

BS6 Phase 2B

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)

Steel, 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

Twin tube emulsion-type shock absorber, 3-step adjustable

Frame Type

High-rigidity Underbone Frame

High rigidity underbone

Wheelbase

1302 mm

1,275 mm

Ground Clearance

162 mm

163 mm

Dimensions

Length

1858 mm

Not listed

Width

730 mm

Not listed

Height

1165 mm

Not listed

Seat Height

785 mm

770 mm

Kerb Weight

114 kg

105 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

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)

Analogue

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)

Yes, front-mounted

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

None

Not listed

Traction Control

Not listed

Quickshifter

Not listed

Cruise Control

Not listed

Automatic Start-Stop

Not listed

Yes

Side-stand Engine Cut-off

Not listed

Yes

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Projector Headlamp with H-shaped LED DRL

LED

Taillight

LED H-signature taillamp

LED

Turn Indicators

Bulb / Halogen

Halogen bulb

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

Choice

Versions

3 versions

6 versions

Price range

₹79,388 – ₹89,119

₹74,125 – ₹89,825

Colours

8 colours

10 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 Drum Alloy₹79,725 Jupiter ₹337 more

On-road price in six cities

Destini 125 VX against Jupiter Jupiter Drum Alloy

City	Destini 125	Jupiter	Gap
Mumbai	₹93,322	₹93,701	Destini 125 ₹379 less
Pune	₹93,322	₹93,701	Destini 125 ₹379 less
New Delhi	₹90,940	₹91,309	Destini 125 ₹369 less
Bengaluru	₹94,116	₹94,498	Destini 125 ₹382 less
Chennai	₹92,528	₹92,904	Destini 125 ₹376 less
Hyderabad	₹94,116	₹94,498	Destini 125 ₹382 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?

The Destini 125, by ₹337 on the versions compared here: Destini 125 VX at ₹79,388 against Jupiter Jupiter Drum Alloy at ₹79,725, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹90,940 against ₹91,309.

Which gives better mileage?

The Jupiter claims 61.2 kmpl against 60 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 Jupiter Drum Alloy makes 7.91 bhp and 9.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,528 a month for the Destini 125 and ₹1,534 for the Jupiter, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.