Honda Activa 3g vs Honda Activa 5g
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Activa 3g
Honda Activa 5g
Horsepower (hp)
8 hp
8 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.54 Nm
10.3 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
85 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
107 kg
107 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8 hp @ 7,000 rpm
8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.54 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
10.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 83 km/h (estimated; note: not officially stated by Honda)
85–90 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
107 kg (curb weight)
107 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 45 km/L (estimated real-world average; official claimed figure ~60 km/L)
45–50 km/L (estimated real-world average; ARAI rated ~60 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Activa 3g
7.0/10
"Bulletproof city commuter that rewards patient, diligent used buyers."
Pros
+Engine practically bulletproof
+Spare parts dirt cheap
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Drum brakes feel vintage
−Highway speeds genuinely uncomfortable
−Fork seals frequently neglected
Honda Activa 5g
7.5/10
"The sensible, boring choice that'll never actually disappoint you."
Pros
+Engine genuinely bulletproof reliability
+CBS braking surprisingly effective
+Fuel economy class-leading
Cons
−Fork seals leak prematurely
−Underseat storage embarrassingly tiny
−Highways feel nervously unstable