Honda is all set to introduce the new Activa 125 FI on 11 September in India. With the launch of the scooter just around the corner, we tell you what to expect from Honda's first BS VI-compliant offering.
Styling
While Honda has majorly retained the styling of the Activa 125, there are subtle tweaks in order to keep it fresh. The LED headlamps and tail lamps have been altered to look sleeker while the LED position lamps are also sharper now. The narrow chrome strips on the side panels complete the changes on the new model.
Engine
The main highlight of the upcoming Activa 125 is the engine. Although the cubic capacity remains at 125cc, the motor now incorporates Honda's PGM-FI (programmed fuel-injection) technology which aids in making it compliant with upcoming BS VI emission norms while also improves the fuel efficiency. The power output from this engine is rated at 8.1bhp, which is down by 0.4bhp from the carburetted variant.
Features
Along with the aforementioned changes, the new Activa 125 FI also boasts of a bunch of new features. The semi digital instrument cluster now shows more information such as real time fuel efficiency and distance-to-empty, besides the basic information. Furthermore, it also gets an external fuel filler cap, idle-start-stop function and an ACG (AC generator) starter which doesn't use the starter motor and reduces the engine cranking noise. For an added safety, the new Activa 125 also gets starter inhibitor which prevents the engine from firing up if the side stand is engaged.
Cycle parts
In terms of hardware, the scooter remains unchanged. It rides on 12-inch alloy wheels which are suspended by telescopic forks up front and a monoshock at the rear. Braking duties are handled by a disc at the front and drum at the rear while the setup is assisted by CBS (combi-braking system). Honda might also offer the more affordable variant with a drum brake at the front which is currently available in the carburetted trim.
Pricing
Honda is likely to price the Activa 125 FI higher than the existing carbureted trim. While the top-end front disc variant of the latter is retailed at Rs 65,000, we expect the fuel-injected version to be pegged around Rs 65,000 to Rs 70,000. In terms of competition, the scooter will go up against the Hero Maestro Edge 125 and the TVS Ntorq 125 in India.
