The Honda Dio is a scooter manufactured by Honda, introduced in 1988 and originally produced in Japan as a series of two-stroke models. In 2001 Honda added a four-stroke version, with production of the 50 cc model transferred to Sundiro Honda in China and a four-stroke built in India since 2001.
Honda Dio at a glance
| Maker | Honda |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1988 |
| First model | Dio AF18 |
| First engine | 49 cc air-cooled two-stroke single |
| First power | 6.4 PS, later 6.8 PS |
| Dio SR (AF25) | 1990, sportier variant |
| Super Dio (AF27) | 1991, second generation |
| Four-stroke from | 2001 |
| 50 cc production | Sundiro Honda, China |
| Indian production | HMSI, Narsapura, Karnataka |
| Model families | AF 50, JF 110, SCV100 and SCV110 |
Based on one source, the English Wikipedia article on the Dio.
History of the Honda Dio
The first Dio
Introduced in 1988, the Honda Dio AF18 was the first model in the series. It was powered by an air-cooled 49 cc two-stroke AF18E single with electric start. Early models had a 12 mm crankshaft and produced 6.4 PS, while later revisions raised output to 6.8 PS. The AF18 established the layout and styling that characterised later Dios.
Special editions and the SR
Several special editions of the AF18 were built, including the SE, Aztek Edition, Marine Edition and SP; the SP used the sportier look of the later Dio SR but kept the standard specification. In 1990 Honda introduced the Dio SR (AF25), a higher-specification variant with revised suspension, a front disc brake, an upgraded intake and airbox and sport styling. The standard AF18 was revised in the same year with the new intake and airbox, and both stayed in production until the first-generation platform ended in 1992.
Second generation and four-strokes
The Honda Super Dio (AF27) arrived in 1991 as the second generation, with an all-new chassis and more aerodynamic bodywork. In 2001 Honda introduced a four-stroke version, moving 50 cc production to Sundiro Honda in China; HMSI has also built a four-stroke Dio in India since 2001.
Design and features
- Two-stroke origins: the 49 cc AF engine with electric start.
- Dio SR equipment: front disc brake and sport suspension from 1990.
- Four-stroke era: Chinese and Indian production from 2001.
- Many families: AF 50, JF 110, SCV100 and SCV110.
Honda Dio versions
- Dio AF18 (1988): the original two-stroke.
- Dio SR AF25 (1990): sportier variant with a front disc.
- Super Dio AF27 (1991): the second generation.
- JF 110 and SCV models: later four-stroke families for China and India.
The Dio sits in Honda’s small-scooter range with the CHF50 and the Lead. More Hondas are in the Honda collection.
Sources
- Honda Dio, English Wikipedia: models, engines, production
