Honda Activa I 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 I
Honda Activa 5g
Horsepower (hp)
8 hp
8 hp
Torque (Nm)
8.74 Nm
10.3 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
85 km/h
85 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
10.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
85 km/h
85–90 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
103 kg (curb weight)
107 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
45–50 km/L (estimated real-world average)
45–50 km/L (estimated real-world average; ARAI rated ~60 km/L)
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 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