Vespa VXL 125 vs Honda Activa 6G

BikeWale brings you comparison of Vespa VXL 125 and Honda Activa 6G. The ex-showroom price of Vespa VXL 125 is ₹ 1,10,466 and Honda Activa 6G is ₹ 70,703. Vespa VXL 125 is available in 7 colours and 3 variants and Honda Activa 6G is available in 6 colours and 4 variants. 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 Vespa VXL 125 and Honda Activa 6G.

VXL 125 vs Activa 6G Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	VXL 125	Activa 6G
Price	₹ 1,10,466	₹ 70,703
Capacity	124.45 cc	109.51 cc
Power	9.78 bhp @ 7500 rpm	7.68 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Economy	40 kmpl	50 kmpl

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VXL 125

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,10,466
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Activa 6G

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₹ 70,703
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VXL 125
BS VI
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Activa 6G
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	9.78 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	7.68 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Max Torque	9.60 Nm @ 5,500 rpm	8.79 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.45	109.51
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	52	47
Stroke (mm)	58.6	63.1
Valves Per Cylinder	3	2
Compression Ratio	--	10.0±0.2
Ignition	CDI	CDI (capacitor discharge ignition)
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Fan 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)	7.4	5.3
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	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	296	265
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.	40	50
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	85

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	Disc	Drum
Front Brake Size (mm)	200	130
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	140	130
Calliper Type	--	No
Wheel Type	Alloy	Steel
Front Wheel Size (inch)	11	12
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	10	10
Front Tyre Size	110/70 - 11 45L	90/90-12 54J (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size	120/70 - 10 54L	90/100-10 53J (Tubeless)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	20	22
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	26	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	20	22
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	36
Front Suspension	Aircraft derived Single Side Arm Front Suspension with Anti-Dive Characteristics	Telescopic Suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear suspension with Dual-Effect Hydraulic Shock Absorber	3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	114	107
Overall Length (mm)	1,770	1,833
Overall Width (mm)	690	697
Overall Height (mm)	1,140	1,156
Wheelbase (mm)	1,290	1,260
Ground Clearance (mm)	155	171
Seat Height (mm)	770	692
Chassis Type	Monocoque Full - Steel Body Construction	Under bone

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	3
Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	60,000	36,000

features


Odometer	Digital	Analogue
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	Yes	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Semi Digital	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	No	Analogue
Stand Alarm	No	No
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
Low Oil Indicator	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	No
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	No	Yes
Clock	Yes	No
Electric System	12V DC	12V DC
Battery	Maintenance Free	12V 3Ah (MF)
Headlight Type	LED Lights With DRL	Halogen
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	Bulb Type	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	No	Yes
Additional features	--	External Fuel Filling

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Overall good built quality
- Easy to handle due to light weight
- Compact dimension aid in maneuverability
- Refined engine
- Metal body panels
- Vast service network
Could be better
- Ride quality is stiff
- Brakes lack bite
- Limited service reach
- Brakes need more bite
- Stiff rear suspension
- Lacks modern features

Colors


Available Colours	Yellow Matt Black Maze Grey White Azzurro Provenza Vibrant Red Vibrant Pink	Glitter Blue Metallic Pearl Spartan Red Dazzle Yellow Metallic Black Pearl Precious White Matte Axis Grey Metallic

Reviews


Overall rating	3.9(78 ratings) 39 reviews	4.2(704 ratings) 162 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	3	3
Maintenance cost	3	3
Value for Money	4	3
Extra Features	3	3

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