Yesterday my friend asked me about Honda Activa. He wanted to own it and was in need of its pros and cons and being a motorcycle blogger, he preferred to ask me. I told him only what I knew about the Scooty but in evening I realized bikeSpace has not reviewed Honda Activa yet. So it took me about 5 hours to examine this great scooty so as I could provide the necessary information to my readers and visitors. I should say, this is the best scooty out their in market. So let’s get to know this bike!
An Overview On Honda Activa:
Design And Engine Of Honda Activa
Should I call it a scooter? It doesn’t offer any boring looks like any other scooter do. No doubt, it is the most adored scooty in India and the credit goes to its stylish looks and stunning color schemes. Design responses in comfort for family ride as well in style for youth. Activa comes with plastic panels featuring impact resistant ABS that make the scooty feel lighter and reduces the curb weight to 110kg. The Honda Activa features an OHC engine with displacement of 102cc which can produce a maximum power of 8bhp @ 7500rpm. Moreover, the scooty has V-Matic 4-speed transmission which delights the riding experience.
Spacing And Hardware Of Honda Activa
The latest version of Honda Activa has receivd some good changes. Like it feels the new one offers more space between handle bars and seating. Besides, to get your things stored, you have two places to choose within.
- A designed storage box below handle bars for light items
- Spacious storage (18lt) beneath seat so as to store large items like Helmet and tool kits
Brakes And Suspension Of Honda Activa
Not expecting much on this side, brakes in Honda Activa are 130mm drum type on rear as well on front. Here i should say, TVS Rockz takes a lead in here. But still a special add-on on brakes from Honda in the form of CBS which helps in managing balance on bike when rear brake is activated. In simpler words, front brake is activated when you hit rear one. This reduces chances of skidding. The suspensions earn a lot of credit for comfort criteria. The suspension at front is loaded with spring hydraulic damper whereas the rear suspension is unit link with same add-on.
Extra Points To Be Considered
- Honda Activa can produce a good amount of power and some quick acceleration to ride you over 80kmph.
- The fuel tank can reserve just 5.3lt of petrol for you.
- HMSI claims that the scooty can give a fuel mileage of 52kmpl.
Colors And Price Of Honda Activa
Honda Activa can be owned in various shades viz. pearl sunbeam white, metallic, black, lucid red, force silver metallic, wild purple metallic and geny grey.
Honda Activa comes with a price tag of 40,814INR which is pretty acceptable in accordance with its features and reliability.
Add-on Options:
Combi Brakes And Self-start in Honda Activa Delux version.
Technical Specifications Of Honda Activa
Chassis Tubular Underbone
Engine Design SingleCylinder AirCooled OHC
Displacement 102 cc
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Maximum Power 7.0@7000 BHP@RPM
Maximum Torque 7.85@5500 Nm@rpm
Cylinder Bore 9.0:1
Stoke 52 mm
Wheel Base 1238 mm
Tyre Size Front 90/100-10 53J Rear 90/100-10 53J
Wheel Type Alloy
Length 1765 mm
Height 1130 mm
Width 715 mm
Clearance 145 mm
Saddle Height 760 mm
Curb Weight 111 kg
Brakes Front Drum, 130 mm Dia, Rear Drum, 130 mm Dia
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Honda Activa is an easy to ride two wheeler with good pick-up and high reliability. Thanks to its user-friendly features, it has been quite successful in India.
PLS COMPARE THE SAME WITH HERO MAESTRO.. ALTHOUGH IT HAS IN NEWSS THAT HERO IS GOING TO STOP MAESTRO AFTER 2014
When will the new activa Honda 102cc be launched in market and what will be the price in Amritsar?
the success of activa lies in the honda reinventing the same scooter (adding new features and styling) frequently to match the competition