Honda Activa I vs Honda Activa 125
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 I
Honda Activa 125
Horsepower (hp)
8 hp
8.52 hp
Torque (Nm)
8.74 Nm
10.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
85 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
103 kg
107 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
8.52 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
8.74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
10.9 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
85 km/h
95 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results vary by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
103 kg (curb weight)
107 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
45–50 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Approximately 45-50 km/L (real-world average); ~2.0-2.2 L/100km
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Activa I
6.5/10
"Boring, reliable, affordable — exactly what a budget commuter should be."
Pros
+Engine practically indestructible
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Cheap parts everywhere
Cons
−Embarrassingly small underseat storage
−No front disc option
−Flat power above 60kmph
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