Honda Activa and Activa 125 become costlier: Check top alternatives
What's the story
Honda has increased the prices of the Activa and Activa 125 to Rs. 75,347 and Rs. 78,920, respectively (starting prices, ex-showroom). The former has become costlier by Rs. 811, while the latter has received a hike of Rs. 1,177. The price revision is likely done to counter the rising input costs. If the Activa models don't suit you, check out these capable alternatives.
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Why does this story matter?
Honda has been touted as the pioneer of mass-market gearless scooters in India. The segment became popular after the introduction of the Activa in 1999. Currently, in its sixth generation avatar, the scooter is the highest-selling model in the sub-125cc category on our shores. However, with the introduction of stricter emission norms and rising input costs, the cost of the scooter has been hiked.
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A quick look at Honda Activa and Activa 125
Both the Honda Activa and Activa 125 have a stylish front apron, a flat footboard, an analog instrument cluster, and all-LED illumination. The scooters are equipped with a disc/drum brake on the front, a drum brake on the rear, and a combined braking system. The Activa gets a 110cc, single-cylinder engine (7.68hp/8.79Nm), while the Activa 125 has 123.97cc, single-cylinder mill (8.2hp/10.3Nm).
Rival #1
Suzuki Access 125: Price starts at Rs. 79,400
Suzuki Access 125 has a squared-out LED headlamp, a single-piece seat with a grab rail, a flat footboard, blacked-out mirrors, a Bluetooth-enabled digital instrument console, and alloy wheels. The scooter gets a front disc/drum brake and a rear drum unit, a combined braking system, telescopic front forks, and a mono-shock rear unit. It draws power from a 124cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine (8.6hp/10Nm).
Rival #2
Hero Maestro Edge 125: Price begins at Rs. 82,766
Hero Maestro Edge 125 features a dual-tone body, an indicator-mounted front apron, an LED headlight, a single-piece seat, a fully-digital instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity, and alloy wheels. The scooter has a front disc/drum brake and a rear drum unit, a combined braking system, telescopic front forks, and a mono-shock rear unit. It is fueled by a 124.6cc, single-cylinder engine (9hp/10.4Nm).
Rival #3
TVS Jupiter 125: Price starts at Rs. 83,605
TVS Jupiter 125 has chrome embellishments on the front apron, an LED headlight, a USB charging socket, a semi-digital instrument cluster, and 12-inch alloy wheels. It is equipped with a disc/drum brake on the front, a drum brake on the rear, a combined braking system, telescopic front forks, and a mono-shock rear unit. It runs on a 124.8cc, single-cylinder engine with start/stop system (8.3hp/10.5Nm).
Rival #4
Ola S1 Air: Price begins at Rs. 84,999
Ola S1 Air flaunts a smiley-shaped LED headlight, a flat footboard, and a 7.0-inch TFT touchscreen instrument cluster. It has drum brakes on both wheels, a combined braking system, telescopic front forks, and dual rear shock absorbers. It is backed by a 4.5kW hub-mounted electric motor paired with either a 2kWh, 3kWh, or 4kWh battery pack. It promises a range of up to 165km.