Is the Honda Activa I a good motorcycle?

Boring, reliable, affordable — exactly what a budget commuter should be. Rating: 6.5/10. Best for: City commuters wanting cheap reliable daily transport. Avoid if: You need highway speed or load carrying.

What is the horsepower of the Honda Activa I?

The Honda Activa I produces 8 hp @ 7,500 rpm, with 8.74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm of torque. Top speed: 85 km/h.

Scooter

Honda Activa I

Name: Honda Activa I
Brand: Honda
Rating: 6.5 (1 reviews)

La Honda Activa i a été introduite en Inde en 2013 en tant que variante plus abordable et plus légère de la populaire gamme de scooters Honda Activa. Il était doté d'un moteur plus petit de 110 cm3 et d'une conception plus compacte destinée aux navetteurs urbains soucieux de leur budget, en particulier sur le marché indien. Bien qu'elle ait finalement été supprimée au fur et à mesure de l'évolution de l'Activa standard, elle a joué un rôle dans l'expansion de la gamme de scooters Honda sur des segments sensibles aux prix en Inde.

8 hp

Pouvoir

8.74 Nm

Torque

103 kg

Poids

85 km/h

Vitesse maximale

45–50 km/L (estimated real-world average)

Carburant

Caréné

Corps

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Ce que les acheteurs doivent savoir

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Proven Engine Reliability

The Activa i uses Honda's battle-tested 109cc air-cooled engine, known for running 80,000–1,00,000 km with minimal issues when serviced regularly. It's one of the most low-maintenance scooters in its segment.

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Watch the CVT Belt

The V-belt in the variator tends to wear out around 30,000–40,000 km and can cause jerky acceleration if neglected. Budget ₹800–₹1,200 for periodic belt replacement to avoid breakdowns.

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Strong Resale Value

Honda Activa models consistently retain 60–70% of their value after 3 years, making the Activa i one of the safest two-wheeler investments in India. Its brand trust and widespread service network keep demand high.

Générations et spécifications par année

2013–2017 Gen 1

Lancé en tant que variante économique d'Activa ; moteur de 102 cm3, éclairage halogène, console analogique de base, freins à tambour.

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2017–2019 Gen 2

Graphisme de carrosserie mis à jour, options de couleurs révisées, efficacité énergétique améliorée, améliorations cosmétiques mineures introduites.

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2019–2022 Gen 3

Moteur conforme à la norme BS6, phare à LED ajouté, système de démarrage silencieux, tableau de bord mis à jour avec indicateur d'entretien.

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Évaluation d'un acheteur d'occasion

6.5/10

Idéal pour

City commuters wanting cheap reliable daily transport

"Boring, reliable, affordable — exactly what a budget commuter should be."

$400-$900 used

The Activa i is Honda's stripped-down answer to budget commuting, and honestly it does that one job reasonably well. The 110cc engine is bulletproof if serviced properly — these things genuinely run forever with basic maintenance. Fuel economy is strong, hovering around 55-60kmpl in real-world city riding, and parts are cheap everywhere. If you're buying used, check the telescopic front fork seals first because they leak on neglected examples, and inspect the CVT belt — a worn belt makes the scooter sluggish off the line and costs more than you'd expect to replace. The downsides are real though. Power delivery feels flat above 60kmph, and the underseat storage is genuinely embarrassing — Honda somehow made it smaller than the standard Activa. Drum brakes front and rear mean you're planning your stops well in advance. It's not exciting, it's not versatile, and it won't impress anyone. But a well-maintained 2015-2019 example for the right money? Solid, unfussy urban transport that won't leave you stranded.

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Les inconvénients

Ignorez si: You need highway speed or load carrying