Honda Vario 125 vs Honda Activa 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vario 125 vs Honda Activa 125. Honda Vario 125: ~11 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, ~107 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Vario 125
Honda Activa 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
8.52 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.8 Nm
10.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
107 kg
107 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~11 hp @ 8,500 rpm
8.52 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
~10.8 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
10.9 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~95 km/h
95 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results vary by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
~107 kg (curb weight)
107 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~2.2 L/100km or ~45 km/L (typical real-world average)
Approximately 45-50 km/L (real-world average); ~2.0-2.2 L/100km
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Vario 125
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards practicality over passion."
Pros
+Bulletproof eSP engine reliability
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Useful underseat storage space
Cons
−Zero personality whatsoever
−Weak forks on rough roads
−Highway speeds feel strained
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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