The Honda Activa is the
best-selling scooter in India and collectively retails well over two lakh units
every month. While the Activa 110 cc has been consistently updated and brings
in the major chunk of volumes, the Activa 125 is a slow moving product in
comparison with sibling Honda Grazia performing far better in sales figures.
Nevertheless, it now seems Honda is working on bringing some major updates to
the Activa 125 and spy shots of the test mule have now emerged online around
the ARAI facility near Pune.
The updated Honda Activa 125 is expected to carry
new features and styling to bring a fresh new look to the 125 cc scooter.
Alternately, we could be looking at the updated Activa with the BS6 compliant
engine being tested by the manufacturer. That said, cosmetic updates will be
made to the ageing scooter, so expect to see styling changes to the front
apron, side panels, as well as the LED headlamp and taillight. The tail lamp
design looks identical to the current model but the grab rail is new. The instrument console has been revamped
with contrast colours, larger fonts and a digital display.
The updated Honda Activa 125
will continue using the 124 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine with 8.5 bhp
and 10.54 Nm of peak torque, while paired with a CVT unit. The power figures
are likely to remain the same, while a BS6 compliant engine could see fuel
injection being added to the model. Other components remain the same with
telescopic forks up front, and hydraulic shocks at the rear. The alloy wheels
have been retained too with a 12-inch wheel up front and a 10-inch wheel at the
rear.
The Honda Activa 125 gets drum brakes at either end,
with an optional front disc brake, while CBS is standard on the scooter. Prices
currently start at ₹ 59,921 (ex-showroom, Delhi), and the updated version is
likely to command a slight premium over the current model. The updated Honda
Activa 125 is likely to arrive in the second half of 2019.
