India’s first BS-6 two-wheeler, the new Honda Activa 125 BS-6 has been launched in India. Here are its variant-wise features, specifications and colours.
The new Honda Activa 125 has been launched in India, now starting off at Rs 67,490 (ex-showroom Delhi). It is the first two-wheeler to get a BS-6 compliant engine, nearly 6 months prior to the emissions deadline.
With the new fuel-injection system onboard the Activa 125, it offers slightly better mileage, but the power has dropped down by a bit. It also comes with Silent Start technology, which basically reduces the noise that comes while starting off the scooter.
Not just the engine, but Honda has also put many new features onboard to the make the Honda Activa 125 BS-6 feel more premium. These are the variant-wise features of the scooter:
| Features | Standard | Alloy | Deluxe |
| Silent Start | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Programmed FI | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Headlamp | LED | LED | Halogen |
| Speedometer | Digi-Analog | Digi-Analog | Analog |
| External Fuel Filler Cap | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Real-Time Mileage, Range And Average | Yes | Yes | – |
| Side Stand Engine Cut Off | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Engine Stop Switch | – | Yes | Yes |
| Idling Stop System | Yes | – | – |
| Wheels | Alloy | Alloy | Sheet Metal |
| Front Brakes | Disc | Drum | Drum |
As you see, the list of features of the new Honda Activa 125 includes many segment-first like silent start, information on the speedometer and the side-stand engine cut off. Rest, most of the features are a first time for a Honda scooter as well.
Honda Activa 125 continues with the same capacity engine but gets revisions necessary for the BS-6 transition. Following are the specifications of the scooter:
| Engine | 124cc fan-cooled |
| Power | 8.1 BHP at 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 10.3 Nm at 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 5.3 Litres |
| Weight | 5.3 Litres |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | 3-step adjustable spring |
Honda offers the Activa 125 BS-6 in four colour options:
- Rebel Red Metallic
- Pearl Precious White
- Heavy Grey Metallic
- Midnight Blue Metallic
Lastly, the new Activa continues to be sold in three variants and following are the prices of each:
| Variant | STD | Alloy | Deluxe |
| Price (ex-showroom) | 67,490 | 70,990 | 74,490 |
