Honda Activa 125 launched in India, prices start ₹67,490: Check specs, photos

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) Pvt. Ltd. on Wednesday launched the Activa 125 scooter in the Indian markets. The new Activa, priced at ₹67,490 for its base configuration, is BSVI compliant and is an upgrade over its previous generation.

HMSI said it launched the Activa much ahead of its April 2020 deadline. As per Supreme Court order, only BS-VI compliant vehicles will be allowed for sale from 1 April, 2020.

The Activa 125 comes with several new features, including a smarter 125cc engine with Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), silent start system and a new digital-analogue meter that displays real time informatics on instant and average fuel efficiency.

The 2019 Activa also boasts a refreshed design, with a new signature LED lamp and signature accents.

Honda claims the new Activa provides 13% better mileage than the outgoing model due to a completely new engine powered by globally acclaimed eSP technology.

Road transport & highways minister Nitin Gadkari was also present at the launch.

“Pollution is a major concern for India. To address this concern on priority, we decided that we will move to BSVI norms in the auto industry across the country directly from BSIV by April 1, 2020. Launch of first BSVI Activa125 will be a step towards a greener environment. I congratulate Honda 2wheelers India for taking such initiative well ahead of time," Gadkari said.

The new Activa comes a new 'idling stop system' that automatically switches the engine off at the traffic light and other brief stops, eliminating unnecessary fuel consumption and resulting in lesser emission. The engine can be restarted with a twist of the throttle.

Other features include a combi-brake system (CBS) with equalizer and a 3-step adjustable rear suspension.

Honda is offering a special 6-year warranty package (3 years standard + 3 years optional extended warranty) on the Activa 125.

The 2019 Activa 125 is available in three variants (Standard, Alloy and Deluxe) priced at ₹67,490, ₹70,990 and ₹74,490 respectively.