Which scooter is better Honda Activa 125 or Vespa VXL 125?

According to our average user rating, Honda Activa 125 has a score of 4.4/5 while Vespa VXL 125 is rated 3.8/5.

Which scooter among Honda Activa 125 and Vespa VXL 125 is cheaper?

Honda Activa 125 is the cheapest among these scooters.

Which scooter between Honda Activa 125 and Vespa VXL 125 has a better mileage?

Honda Activa 125 (47 kmpl) has a better mileage than Vespa VXL 125 (40 kmpl).

Which scooter is heavier Honda Activa 125 or Vespa VXL 125?

Vespa VXL 125 is heavier (114 kg) than Honda Activa 125 (111 kg).

Honda Activa 125 vs Vespa VXL 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda Activa 125 and Vespa VXL 125. The ex-showroom price of Honda Activa 125 is ₹ 75,754 and Vespa VXL 125 is ₹ 1,26,892. Honda Activa 125 is available in 6 colours and 5 variants and Vespa VXL 125 is available in 7 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Honda Activa 125 and Vespa VXL 125.

Activa 125 vs VXL 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Activa 125	VXL 125
Price	₹ 75,754	₹ 1,26,892
Capacity	124 cc	124.45 cc
Power	8.18 bhp @ 6500 rpm	9.78 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	47 kmpl	40 kmpl

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Activa 125

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Activa 125
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	8.18 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	9.78 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	10.3 Nm @ 5,000 rpm	9.60 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124	124.45
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	50	52
Stroke (mm)	63.1	58.6
Valves Per Cylinder	2	3
Compression Ratio	10.0±0.2	9.2:1 ± 0.4
Ignition	CDI (capacitor discharge ignition)	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Fan Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Type	CVT	CVT
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	5.3	7.4
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	1.3	2
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	249	296
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	47	40
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	90+	90

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	CBS	CBS
Front Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	130	200
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	140
Calliper Type	No	Dual Piston
Wheel Type	Steel	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	12	11
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	10	10
Front Tyre Size	90/90-12 54J	110/70 - 11 45L
Rear Tyre Size	90/100-10 53J	120/70 - 10 54L
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	22	20
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	26
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	22	20
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Aircraft derived Single Side Arm Front Suspension with Anti-Dive Characteristics
Rear Suspension	3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic	Rear suspension with Dual-Effect Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	111	114
Overall Length (mm)	1,850	1,770
Overall Width (mm)	707	690
Overall Height (mm)	1,170	1,140
Wheelbase (mm)	1,260	1,290
Ground Clearance (mm)	169	155
Seat Height (mm)	712	770
Chassis Type	Under Bone	Monocoque Full - Steel Body Construction

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	5
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	36000 Kilometers	60000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Analogue	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	Yes	No
Under seat storage	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Semi Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	No	No
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	1	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	No	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	No
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	No	No
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	5.0 Ah	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Lights With DRL
Brake/Tail Light	Bulb Type	Bulb Type
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	No
Additional features	External Fuel Fill	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Known for its super smooth 125cc engine
- Has a good service network
- Gets modern technology
- Overall good built quality
- Easy to handle due to light weight
- Compact dimension aid in maneuverability
Could be better
- Could get better brakes
- Could get better suspension setup
- Ride quality is stiff
- Brakes lack bite
- Limited service reach

Colors


Available Colours	Rebel Red Metallic Midnight Blue Metallic Heavy Grey Metallic Pearl Precious White Strontium Silver Metallic Pearl Night Star Black	Yellow Matt Black Maze Grey White Azzurro Provenza Vibrant Red Vibrant Pink

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(975 ratings) 293 reviews	3.8(90 ratings) 44 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.5	4.7
Reliability	4.5	4.2
Performance	4.4	4.1
Comfort	4.5	4.5
Service Experience	4.3	3.9
Maintenance cost	3.9	3.8
Value for Money	4.2	4.2
Extra Features	4.1	3.6

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Nice and trustworthy...

Bike costs around 87k for basic drum variant and additional 4k for disc model. The bs

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Nice experience....

Riding is very comfortable and with 125cc engine you can cruise on the highway. Easy

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03 December 2019

Neil Nair

While the BS6 mandate will only be implemented next year, Honda was early to the party and came with the Activa 125 BS6. Spending a couple of days with the scooter, we test it in various conditions to find out how different it is is and if the new tech makes life any easier.

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