Honda Grazia 125

Detailed Review by Maxabout Team

Overview

The Honda Grazia 125 was introduced in India in 2017. Honda's powerful scooter was designed to dethrone the 125cc segment leaders. The main draw for buyers is its distinct style and dependable engine. The New Honda Grazia 125 is also known for its high build quality, which gives it an advantage over some of its competitors. The new Honda Grazia is an eye-catching scooter. The Honda Grazia has always been attractive, and with the BS6 update, it became even more so. It has a youthful appearance and is very popular among teenagers. It even has a Sports Edition, which is even more unique than the regular Grazia.

Honda Grazia 125 Design and Style

The Honda Grazia 125 is a stylish scooter. It has an aggressive design and a sharp-looking personality that gives it a sporty stance. The New Grazia is designed with a sporty flair and has a dynamic appearance. The scooter has sharper contours across the body, giving it a more stylish appearance. The scooter also has blacked-out five-spoke alloy wheels and premium features such as LED headlamps and split LED position lamps.

Aside from the aforementioned features, the new Grazia 125 has gloss black highlights on the side panels that give it personality. In addition, the Honda Grazia 125 is available in four different colour schemes from which customers can choose. The scooter has ultra-stylish Jet-inspired tail lamps at the back, with a double lid external fuel inlet just above it. It also has a silver muffler cover that adds a premium touch to the scooter, as well as a silver-finished edgy-looking split grab rail for added convenience.

2023 Honda Grazia 125 has a length of 1829 mm, a width of 707 mm, and a height of 1167 mm. The scooter has a wheelbase of 1260 mm and a seat length of 708 mm. When compared to its competitors, the scooter has a 171 mm ground clearance. The new Grazia 125 has a kerb weight of 108 Kg, making it lighter than the Activa 125, and a fuel tank capacity of 5.3 litres.

Honda Grazia 125 Engine and Gearbox

The BS6-compliant 124cc fan-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI engine powers the new Honda Grazia 125, which is mated to a clutch-type automatic V-matic transmission. The 124cc fuel-injected engine produces 8.14 HP of maximum power and a peak torque of 10.3 Nm. The motor has a strong initial pick-up and provides adequate performance for city commuting. The 124cc engine is responsive and produces adequate power. It also performs well during city commutes. The Grazia 125's BS6 engine is also smooth and refined. It receives a fuel-injection system, which significantly improves the engine's smoothness and refinement. Also, the engine responds quickly in the low and mid-range rev ranges.

2023 Honda Grazia 125 accelerates quickly to a speed of up to 65 km/h but takes its sweet time to accelerate further. The engine is smooth even at speeds of 70 to 75 km/h. The vehicle has a decent fuel efficiency, but it is much lower when compared to competitors such as the TVS NTorq 125. Fuel injection technology is important in this case because it improves not only fuel economy but also power delivery.

Honda Grazia 125 Suspension, Brakes and Tyres

The suspension setup of the new Honda Grazia 125 BS6 is the same as the BS4 model, which we appreciate because this scooter continues to provide a very comfortable ride. The scooter is built around a high-rigidity underbone frame. A telescopic fork at the front and a 3-step adjustable type spring-loaded hydraulic suspension at the rear handle the scooter's suspension duties. The Honda Grazia 125 provides a comfortable and composed ride. It effortlessly glides over speed bumps and broken patches of road.

2023 Grazia 125 also has a 190mm front disc brake with a strong bite and the 130mm rear drum brake is also impressive. The Combined Braking System is also included with the scooter (CBS). The CBS system automatically applies the front brake to stop or slow the scooter while you engage the rear drum brake. This ensures efficient braking and aids the rider in coming to a complete stop.

Tubeless tyres are also fitted to the front and rear of the Honda Grazia 125. The front tyre is 90/90-12 54J, while the rear tyre is 90/100-10 53J. These sizes of tyres are known for providing good resistance to aquaplaning and should provide adequate grip on rough sections of the road.

Instrument Console of Honda Grazia 125

2023 Honda Grazia 125 gets a full digital twin instrument cluster with a tachometer, which hasn't been seen on a scooter since the Kinetic Blaze. This console was modified during the BS6 update to display additional data such as Real-Time Mileage, Average Mileage, Distance-to-Empty, 3-Step Eco Indicator, and so on. The Honda Grazia 125's intelligent mind provides precise measurements ranging from real-time mileage to average mileage. With a single click, you can now track distance-to-empty updates. The 3-Step Eco Indicator keeps you informed at all times and ensures you are riding in the most economical range.

Key Features of Honda Grazia 125

2023 Honda Grazia 125 has a full digital instrument cluster, and the Idling Stop System (ISS) makes every ride more economical by automatically switching off the engine at brief stops such as traffic lights. With its revolutionary intelligent system, the Side Stand Engine Cut-Off system turns off the engine whenever the side stand is in use. eSP technology improves combustion and reduces friction, resulting in class-leading performance and mileage. The Honda Grazia 125 is outfitted with an ACG starter, which not only starts the engine silently by eliminating gear meshing noise but also lowers maintenance. The sensor-based PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) system continuously adjusts the air/fuel mixture according to the ride mode and conditions, allowing complete combustion. This leads to more consistent performance, improved fuel efficiency, all-weather starting, and lower emissions. Split LED Position Lamp and Headlamp, Stylish Muffler Protector, External Fuel Lid, Front Disc Brake, Front Glove Box, Integrated Pass Switch allows you to pass signals on a low/high beam while riding, Telescopic Front Suspension, and Multi-function Switch: allows you to quickly and easily operate the ignition, handle lock, seat lock, and external fuel lid.

Top Speed and Mileage of Honda Grazia 125

The New Honda Grazia 125 has a top speed of about 92 km/h and a mileage of 45 to 50 km/l. In terms of performance, the 125cc scooter can reach 60 km/h in about 9 seconds.

Honda Grazia 125 Colour Options

2023 Honda Grazia 125 comes in four different colours: Mat Axis Gray Metallic, Mat Marvel Blue Metallic, Pearl Night Star Black, and Sports Red.

Honda Grazia 125 Competitors

Aprilia SR 125, Hero Maestro Edge 125, Honda Activa 125, Honda Activa 6G, Honda Dio, Suzuki Access 125, Suzuki Burgman Street, TVS Jupiter, TVS NTORQ 125, TVS Scooty Zest 110 are some of the top competitors for the new Honda Grazia 125.

Conclusion

Most people consider a scooter to be a mode of transportation that will get them from point A to point B with minimal fuss. And in this regard, Honda reigns supreme. It has earned a reputation for producing dependable, fuel-efficient, and trouble-free scooters. As a city commuter offering, the scooter checks all the convenience boxes, including a smartphone slot, digital display, and sporty looks. The company will begin sales in 35 cities across the country, and while it may not be the next Activa in terms of sales, it has the potential to become a major player on its own. If you want a compelling 125cc scooter but don't mind a plastic body, the Honda Grazia is a good buy in the segment.