Honda Activa 125 vs Hero Maestro Edge 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Activa 125 vs Hero Maestro Edge 125. Honda Activa 125: 8.52 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 107 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results vary by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Hero Maestro Edge 125: 8.7 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 111 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~95 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Activa 125
Hero Maestro Edge 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.52 hp
8.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.9 Nm
10.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
107 kg
111 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.52 hp @ 6,500 rpm
8.7 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
10.9 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
10.2 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results vary by rider weight and conditions)
~95 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
107 kg (curb weight)
111 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 45-50 km/L (real-world average); ~2.0-2.2 L/100km
approx. 50-55 km/L (estimated real-world average; note: Hero claims ~55 km/L under standard test conditions)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Activa 125
7.5/10
"Honda's most dependable urban scooter, if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−CVT belt wears unnoticed
−Soft suspension on rough roads
−Drum rear brake feels dated
Hero Maestro Edge 125
6.5/10
"A sensible urban workhorse, not a scooter to get excited about."
Pros
+Bulletproof parts availability
+Low running costs
+Comfortable city ergonomics
Cons
−Cheap plastics scratch easily
−Soft suspension with pillion
−Drum brakes feel dated
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