Honda Activa 5g vs Honda Activa 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Activa 5g vs Honda Activa 125. Honda Activa 5g: 8 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 107 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 85–90 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Activa 5g
Honda Activa 125
Horsepower (hp)
8 hp
8.52 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.3 Nm
10.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
85 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
107 kg
107 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
8.52 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
10.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
10.9 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
85–90 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed)
95 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results vary by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
107 kg (curb weight)
107 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
45–50 km/L (estimated real-world average; ARAI rated ~60 km/L)
Approximately 45-50 km/L (real-world average); ~2.0-2.2 L/100km
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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
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