Honda Activa I vs Honda Activa 4g
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 4g
Horsepower (hp)
8 hp
8 hp
Torque (Nm)
8.74 Nm
10.12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
85 km/h
83 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
103 kg
107 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
8.74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
~10.12 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
85 km/h
~83 km/h
Weight
103 kg (curb weight)
~107 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
45–50 km/L (estimated real-world average)
~45–50 km/L (approximately 2.0–2.2 L/100km, real-world average)
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 4g
7.5/10
"The most sensible used scooter purchase under $1,500, period."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent fuel economy
+Parts everywhere, cheap
Cons
−Wooden, uninspiring suspension
−Weak highway performance
−Variator belt gets neglected