The scooter segment in India is currently dominated by Honda with Activa, followed by TVS Jupiter. Hero is expanding its presence in this segment with the Destini 110, which has been launched in the country and is currently priced at Rs 73,300 (ex-sh), with the Activa starting at Rs 75,583 and the Jupiter starting at Rs 75,550 (ex-sh).
The Hero Destini 110 brings a similar design to its 125cc counterpart, the Destini 125, which was launched early last year. It comes with the same 110cc engine as the Xoom 110 and Pleasure+. We experienced the Destiny 110 for a few weeks in Pune and included it in our everyday affairs and here’s what we thought about it.
Hero Destiny 110 Review
The Destiny 110 is currently Hero MotoCorp’s third 110cc scooter in the country after the Pleasure+ XTEC and Zoom 110. Destiny is also Hero’s best-selling scooter nameplate, which is currently the 10th best-selling scooter (ICE & EV) in the country. Hero sold 24,177 Destiny scooters in May 2026, a 53.96% year-on-year growth.
In terms of design, the Destini 110 is a familiar scooter as it looks similar to the Destini 125 in every way. Except for the dual tone colors with copper highlights, which are exclusive with the ZX+ variant of the Destiny 125. Talking about variants, the Destiny 110 comes with just two variants – VX and ZX. The Destiny 110 design has a polarizing design and will divide opinions among buyers.
The front design and side silhouette look quite cool with a certain neo-retro appeal. It has a beautiful fascia with projector LED headlights with unique LED DRL signature that stands out. The side profile is typically that of a family-format scooter and looks quite nice, especially with those side body panels. The rear pillion backrest is shared with the Destini 125, but the dual-tone finish on the 12-inch alloy wheels is missing on the Destini 110.
The rear design is where opinions are likely to be divided. It is like a two-step lighting design with turn indicators on the top and LED tail lights below that. The turn indicators here get a silver surround, but there is nothing around the taillights. You either love it or hate it and there is no in between. In the media rides of the Destiny 125 in Goa, we thought that this rear could have been designed better and that it has not evolved for us over the years.
The base VX comes in Eternal White, Nexus Blue and Matte Steel Gray color options. The top-spec ZX trim comes in Groovy Red, Nexus Blue and Aqua Grey. We had the Groovy Red color and it is one of the standout colors that might appeal to youngsters, while the Aqua Gray is lighter, which might appeal to adults.
Features and Tools
Hero MotoCorp’s Destini 110 doesn’t fall into the list of heavy hitters when it comes to features and comfort. One might feel that the Hero doesn’t go all the way, but as far as basic functionality is concerned, there is nothing lacking. The seat is single-piece and well padded, providing maximum comfort for everyday urban commuting.
LED projector headlights are quite impressive as they provide excellent illumination and convenience for city commuting. Interestingly, the projector actually has a high beam, while the low beam has a reflector chamber. There are chrome highlights on the front apron, side body panels and exhaust heat shield. The external fuel filler cap and rear seat back are nice touches.
The footpeg design and bar ends are also quite fancy. The Destiny 110 has the same traditional key system and both the fuel filler cap and seat can be opened with this keyhole. The switchgear looks premium, but it has its flaws (more about this later) and Hero’s proprietary i3S engine start/stop system works reliably, with only a negligible amount of errors. Also notable are the USB Type-A charging port and LED lights for under-seat storage.
practicality and utility
Talking about under seat storage, Hero MotoCorp’s Destiny 110 offers a boot capacity of around 18L to 19L. It can easily accommodate a fancy half-face helmet, but it doesn’t have enough room for a premium XL-sized ADV style helmet. There are dedicated compartments for first aid and tool kits and even an LED light. The floorboard is flat and can hold a gas cylinder or a large water can if you need a utility.
Below the USB Type-A port, there is also a convenient glove compartment, which is quite practical to use in the real world too. Near the floorboard, there is a hook for hanging shopping bags and other items. The ORVMs were also quite practical and did their job well. The Destiny 110 has a side stand engine cut off feature and it works well and then there is also a main stand.
The instrument cluster consists of an analog speedometer as well as a small digital LCD screen for the odometer, trip computer and AVG fuel efficiency computer. Being an analog cluster, legibility was excellent in all lighting conditions and even the LCD screen was decently legible. The fuel level is also digital, and slightly inconsistent with the actual fuel level.
ride and show
The Hero Destini 110 rides on 12-inch alloy wheels and comes with tubeless tires at both ends. The front wheel has a 90/90-R12 tire and the rear wheel has a 100/80-R12 tyre. The scooter has RSU telescopic front forks at the front and single-sided single shock absorber setup at the rear. They do a good job of filtering Indian bad roads with good bump absorption.
For short rides, the ergonomics are comfortable and even for my large 6-foot frame, the Destiny 110 didn’t feel ridiculously small like some scooters. The 114 kg weight isn’t really a bother, but lightness is still king and we would have liked it if Hero had targeted 100 kg. The weight may be due to the metal panels and front fender.
The engine is also worth liking. It is a 110.9cc single cylinder air-cooled engine with maximum power of around 8 bhp and peak torque of 8.7 Nm, mated to a single-speed CVT gearbox. I live on a hilltop in Pune and these steep slopes were not a problem for the Destiny 110. Performance is adequate for urban use, although the lighter weight makes the scooter more responsive.
Should you buy one?
Apart from the subjective and polarizing design, which has divided opinions among buyers, there is not much to dislike about the Hero Destiny 110. However, you will still have to buy it or take delivery of it and get it serviced from your nearest Hero dealership. It has again divided opinion across the country and has developed a reputation for being seriously underwhelming.
Additionally, we have reservations and safety concerns about the switchgear of the Destiny 110 as the starter button is stuck in and the engine starts with a flick of the brake lever. This is not limited to just this particular Destiny 110. My personal Zoom 125 has the same switchgear and it gets stuck the same way. We would have liked if Hero had worked out the total weight of all its scooters.
Apart from these reservations, there is nothing objectively wrong with the Hero Destiny 110 and it offers a solid ownership experience. It has systematic mechanics and doesn’t give you any surprises. It’s predictable and offers a smooth experience in everyday urban commuting. If you are in the market to buy a scooter and don’t want to stand out as the best-selling scooter, the Hero Destini 110 could be a good option for you.
