Honda Activa 125 Latest Updates
Honda has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to adhering to the ever-changing automobile laws of our country. Not surprising then, the Honda Activa 125 became the first BS6 two-wheeler in India. It comes with a whole host of updates, most of which aren’t visible to the naked eye. And nearly six months after its launch, the prices of the scooter have been hiked. The base variant is now priced at Rs 68,042 (ex-showroom Delhi).
Honda Activa 125 Price
The price of Honda Activa 125 starts at Rs. 73,529 and goes up to Rs. 80,702. Honda Activa 125 is offered in 3 variants – Drum BS6, Drum Alloy BS6, and the top variant Activa 125 Disc BS6 which comes at a price tag of Rs. 80,702.
Activa 125 Specifications
The new Activa 125 is powered by an all-new 124cc single-cylinder fuel-injected motor that makes 8.29PS and 10.3Nm. This motor makes less power and torque, 0.34PS and 0.2Nm to be precise, but Honda claims that it will be 13 percent more fuel-efficient than the BS4-compliant 124.9cc mill. We did put the claim to test and found out that the Activa 125 BS6 delivered 52.63kmpl in the city. Comparatively, the older BS4 motor was only able to deliver 46.7kmpl. That is a definite increase in fuel efficiency. The BS6-compliant Activa 125 makes use of the same components as the BS4 version. Hence, on the namesake alloy and the top-of-the-line deluxe edition, you get the same 12-inch alloy rims, while the base variant gets regular steel rims. A telescopic fork and three-step preload-adjustable monoshock continue their duties on the Activa 125 BS6. The front disc brake is found only in the deluxe variant as the other two make use of a front drum brake. A 190mm rear drum unit remains constant across the board.
Honda Activa 125 Variants
The Activa 125 BS6 arrives in three variants: standard, alloy, and deluxe. They are priced at Rs 68,042 (standard), Rs 71,542 (alloy), and Rs 75,042 (deluxe) (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).Check out this story for the unique features of each variant.
Activa 125 Design
While the Activa silhouette remains the same, there are neat touches on the Honda Activa 125 BS6 to distinguish it from its predecessors. For instance, the beak has received a slight nip and tuck. The headlight and DRL continue to be LED units but the turn indicators are still of the conventional bulb-type. There is a bit of chrome to be found on the side panels, which are longer than before.
Activa 125 Features
For the first time for a Honda scooter, an external fuel-filler cap has made its way onto the Activa 125. On the higher two trims (alloy and deluxe), you get a digital inset along with the regular analog speedometer. Although it is the same unit as the older BS4 model, you now get extra information like real-time and average fuel efficiency indicators and distance-to-empty indicators. Honda has brought a slew of updates to the engine, the biggest one being the ACG starter feature. The ACG, short for Alternator Current Generator, the starter gets rid of the conventional starter motor, making for quieter starts. While an engine-kill switch comes as standard on the standard and alloy trims, the deluxe trim gets the idling stop system. This is quite similar to the i3S technology you find on Hero two-wheelers, where the engine spark is cut once you come to a standstill. A side-stand engine cut-off switch comes as standard on the deluxe and alloy trims and is optional on the standard variant.
Honda Activa 125 Competitors
The Honda Activa 125 BS6 continues to rival the likes of the Suzuki Access 125 BS6 and the Hero Maestro Edge 125 BS6. When comparing the feature-loaded trims of each one of these scooters, the Activa 125 is the most expensive.