Honda launches the 2018 Activa 125 with new features: Price INR 59,621

With the stiff competition the Activa 125 was facing from the Suzuki Access 125 and TVS NTorq, an update was necessary. Thus, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) have launched the updated 2018 Honda Activa 125 at a starting price of INR 59,621 (ex-showroom, Delhi) which is INR 2,000 more than the previous vehicle. The 2018 model receives new features, design updates, and new color options. The updated Activa 125 is part of the manufacturer’s plan to launch 18 updated products for the 2018-19 financial year.

2018 Honda Activa 125: New Features

The new features include LED headlights, four-in-one ignition, a new semi-digital instrument console, and a separate switch to open the seat. All these features were seen first on the Grazia. Another feature that the Activa 125 has borrowed from the Grazia’s instrument cluster is the Eco Speed indicator. The service due indicator is a new feature that has been given with the Activa 125. The scooter continues to get an under-seat Smartphone charger as an optional extra.

2018 Honda Activa 125: Design

Changes to the body overall include new grey alloy wheels and a chrome muffler cover. The chrome muffler is an accessory that is only available in the top model, the DLX disc brake variant. Also the headlight and taillight of the scooter have received minor cosmetic changes with both becoming a little bit sleeker. The chrome finish with the integrated LED headlamps is still there. The 2018 Honda Activa 125 still gets Telescopic front forks with the rear getting a new 3-step adjustable mono-shock. Drum brakes are standard at both the ends with front disc brakes being an option on the top variant. Combined braking system (CBS) or combi-braking is a standard fitment on the new Activa 125. Honda has not actively done any major changes but has quietly given the scooter a mid-life refresh to keep it relevant.

2018 Honda Activa 125: New Paint Options

The new Activa 125 gets two new matte paint schemes that include ‘matte crust metallic’ and ‘matte selene silver metallic’.

2018 Honda Activa 125: Engine

The 2018 Honda Activa 125 continues to power itself using the 124.9 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine. The motor produces 8bhp and 10.54Nm of peak torque, while paired with to an automatic gearbox.

2018 Honda Activa 125: Mileage

Honda claims that with the 2018 Honda Active 125 with the its 5.3 litre tank will return 59km/l.

2018 Honda Activa 125: Price

With prices starting from INR 59,621(Ex-showroom Delhi) and going up to INR 64,007(Ex-Showroom Delhi) the new Activa 125 does not only compete with rivals like the TVS NTorq, Aprillia SR125 and Suzuki Access 125 but with a bike in Honda’s own stable. Yes, the Activa 125 is almost similarly priced with the similar features as the Honda Grazia. Not only are the power and features specifications the same, it’s almost as if Honda decided to water down everything from the best scooter it has in its line up to a model that needs a major refreshment. The only major and crucial difference between the Grazia and the Activa 125 is the latter has a full metal body. With all this said the Activa 125 does make for an appealing package over the Activa 5G from Honda. It is feature loaded now and is a great purchase option for someone in the market looking at the 125cc range.