Honda Activa 125 Drum Brake

Overview

Honda Motorcycles & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of world renowned Japanese auto giant Honda Motor Company. Recently, it has unveiled a new and upgraded version of their much applauded scooter, Activa on February 5, 2014 at 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. It has attracted everyone's attention with its beautiful design and noteworthy features and has been finally launched in the Indian market in April, 2014 to compete with the likes of Suzuki Access, Suzuki Swish, Suzuki Let's, Mahindra Duro and Mahindra Rodeo. Let's check out this scooter in detail.

Design and Instrument Cluster

Honda Activa 125 has got some praiseworthy new features and design elements which makes it a formidable competitor and includes a puffed out front panel with a chrome wing-like strip between a pair of clear lens indicators, a black crown above its bright LED headlight, a well sculpted metallic body, a viscous air filter, a maintenance free battery, a sharp tail light, a large floorboard with a convenient hook, a large and comfortable seat which is a little stepped at rear, black rear view mirrors on a nicely placed handlebar, nicely positioned passenger footrests, high rigidity underbone type chassis, digital readout on the perfectly illuminated instrument console for trip meter, odometer, time and other readings, 12-inch alloy wheels at front and 10-inch alloy wheels at rear with tuff up tires with a special layer of fluid between the tire and the tube to prevent immediate deflation for a stress-free ride and a comfy straight-back riding position.

Dimensions and Capacities

This scooter has a length of 1814mm, a width of 704mm and a height of 1151mm as its dimensions and a large wheelbase of 1260mm for a stable ride.

Engine, Gearbox and Mileage

Honda Activa 125 has got a 124.9cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, SI engine with a maximum power of 8.6bhp at 6,500rpm and a maximum torque of 10.12Nm at 5,500rpm and is mated with a variable-controlled automatic transmission. The company is also claiming to provide a class-leading fuel economy with this new machine.

Suspension and Brakes

Honda Activa 125 has got a combi-braking system with 135mm diameter drum brakes at front and rear with the option of a 190mm diameter front disk brake. The suspension system consists of telescopic forks at front and spring loaded hydraulic type at rear.

Variants, Shades and Price

Honda Activa 125 is available in 2 variants: Standard and Deluxe with a price tag of Rs. 55,130 and Rs. 61,300 respectively. It is available in four shades: White, Black, Blue and Silver.

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