Yamaha Mio 125 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
Yamaha Mio 125
Honda Activa 125
Horsepower (hp)
9 hp
8.52 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.6 Nm
10.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
93 kg
107 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~9.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm (note: varies slightly by market variant and year)
8.52 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
~9.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (note: varies slightly by market variant and year)
10.9 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~95 km/h (estimated; may vary by variant and market)
95 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results vary by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
~93-96 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by variant)
107 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~45-55 km/L (approximately 1.8-2.2 L/100km, real-world average)
Approximately 45-50 km/L (real-world average); ~2.0-2.2 L/100km
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mio 125
7.0/10
"The sensible urban runabout that rarely disappoints if bought carefully."
Pros
+Extremely reliable, low maintenance
+Parts cheap and abundant
+Fuel sipping economy
Cons
−Weak above 90kph
−Soft suspension, bottoms easily
−CVT neglect very common
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