Honda recently launched the Activa 5G in India with a starting price of Rs 52,460. It directly competes with the TVS Jupiter and Yamaha Fascino in the 110cc scooter segment. Apart from these, you can also opt for a wide range of scooters and motorcycles in a similar price range. Here is what the grid looks like-
From Honda’s scooter stables itself, there is the Aviator, Activa-i and the Dio. The Aviator and Dio use the same engine as the Activa 5G which is a 109cc motor that produces 8bhp and 8.83Nm of torque. While the Dio retails at Rs 49,849, the Aviator is priced at Rs 54,279. The Activa-I, on the other hand, is a cheaper, more stylish version of the standard Activa 5G and is targeted at women. It is powered by a 110cc single-cylinder engine that produces 8bhp and 8.74Nm of torque. The Honda Activa-i retails at Rs 50,432.
TVS offers the Wego and the Scooty Zest 110. The Wego gets a conservative design that appeals to both young and old buyers. It is priced at Rs 52,605. The TVS Wego is powered by a 109cc engine that churns out 8bhp and 8Nm of torque. The Scooty Zest 110 retains the familiar Scooty look with a similar fascia, a big headlamp and vertically stacked turn indicators. It uses a 110cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine that produces 7.9bhp and 8.7Nm of torque. It retails at Rs 49,493.
Hero has the Maestro Edge, Duet and Pleasure. The Hero Maestro Edge gets an edgy styling and is aimed at the youth. The Duet is promoted as a family scooter positioned between the Pleasure and the Maestro Edge. Powering both the scooters is a 110cc single-cylinder engine that produces 8.31bhp and 8.30Nm of torque. While the Maestro Edge costs Rs 50,525, the Duet costs Rs 50,025. The Hero Pleasure is built keeping women riders in mind. It is powered by a single-cylinder 102cc engine which produces 7bhp and 8Nm of torque. The scooter retails at Rs 48,252..
Also on offer is the Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR. It sports a sharp design and is aimed at the urban youth. The scooter retails for Rs 54,543. The manufacturer also offers the Alpha which based on the same platform as the Fascino, albeit with sharper lines. The Yamaha Alpha is priced at Rs 53,223. Both scooters use the same 113cc engine that produces 7.1bhp and 8.1Nm of torque.
Suzuki offers its flagship scooter, the Access 125 in this price range. The scooter gets a retro design language and touches of chrome to boost its classic appeal. It is powered by a 125cc engine that produces 8.4bhp and 10.2Nm of torque. The Suzuki Access 125 is priced at Rs 56,716. You could also opt for the Suzuki Let’s, marketed as a scooter for women. It is powered by a 112cc engine that puts out 8.5bhp and 9Nm of torque. The scooter costs Rs 50,701.
Lastly, there are two scooters from Mahindra- the Gusto and the Gusto 125. The scooters look visually the same with their boxy design although the Gusto 125 gets fresh graphics and dual colours to set it apart. The Gusto is powered by a 109cc single-cylinder engine that produces 8bhp and 9Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the Gusto 125 is powered by a 124cc single-cylinder engine that puts out 8.5bhp and 10Nm of torque.
In the case of motorcycles, there is the Honda CD 110, the most affordable motorcycle from the manufacturer's Dream series line-up. It is powered by a 110cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 8.25bhp of power and 8.63Nm of torque and retails at Rs 47,070. The second bike from Honda's Dream series motorcycles is the Dream Yuga which also sports a conventional commuter styling. The bike is a powered by a 109cc that engine produces 8.2bhp and 8.6Nm of torque. It costs Rs 53,544.
TVS offers the Star City Plus which gets a honeycomb-textured side panel grills, a crown visor and a new stainless steel muffler guard. It is powered by the 'Ecothrust' 110cc engine which produces 8.3bhp and 8.7Nm of torque. The bike is priced at Rs 45,653.
You could also opt for the Suzuki Hayate EP that is priced at Rs 52,307. It uses a slightly bigger 113cc engine that produces 8.6bhp and 9.3Nm of torque. Also on offer is the Yamaha Saluto RX which draws inspiration from its bigger 125cc sibling, the Saluto. It uses a 110cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine, delivering 7.4bhp and 8.5Nm of torque. The Saluto RX is priced at Rs 47,721.
You could also look at three other motorcycles from Hero Motocorp. There is the Splendor Pro, Splendor i3s and Passion Pro. The Splendor Pro and the Splendor i3S sport styling similar to the standard Splendor and also get the same engine. However, the latter gets the proprietary i3S start-stop system for better fuel efficiency. Powering the bikes is a 97.2cc single-cylinder engine that produces 7.4bhp 7.95Nm of torque. While the Splendor Pro costs Rs 51,476, the Splendor i3S retails at Rs 51,911. The Hero Passion Pro is an upgrade to the Splendor range of commuter motorcycles. It gets stylish bodywork, a host of funky paint schemes and modern features. The 97.2cc single-cylinder engine on the Passion Pro gets a bit more of power at 8.3bhp and 8Nm of torque. It also gets the i3S system.
Also on offer is the Bajaj Discover 125 and Discover 110. Both bikes sport similar styling and LED DRLs. The Discover 125, is powered by a 124cc engine that delivers 10.6bhp and 10.98Nm of torque. On the other hand, the Discover 110 sports a 115cc engine that produces 8.6bhp and 9.81Nm of torque. While the Discover 125 is priced at Rs 53,491, the Discover 110 comes with a Rs 50,560 price tag.
