Engine, Performance & fuel efficiency:
The 125 cc air-cooled engine now makes 8.6 bhp at 6500 rpm, which is 0.6 bhp more at a thousand lesser revs than the older 110cc motor. It produces 10.12 NM of torque at 5500 rpm, which makes the Activa 125 slightly quicker off the block in comparison to it’s lesser powered version.
The mid-range feels moderately stronger in comparison to the Activa 110 and even with a pillion, the engine doesn’t protest if you open the throttle abruptly. The speedo needle will show an indicated 90 kmph at full chat, where it sounds like a small turbine. Initial throttle response is good, making the Activa 125 feel zippy in city taffic. We even managed to surprise a few 100-125cc bikes at red lights.
The CVT is smooth, except at start-up, when mild judder can be noticed on the handlebars, which disappears as the scooter sets in motion. In entirety, the Activa 125 has enough performance in it’s kitty for the city. The convenience it offers in stop-go traffic, coupled with it’s ability to maintain decent speeds on arterial roads, doesn’t make you feel shortchanged if you switch from a 100-125 cc motorcycle. Coming to the important aspect, in our mixed test during peak hours and at times when it was on full chat, the Activa 125 managed to return a combined figure of about 46 kmpl, which is impressive for a gearless scooter.
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Very well reviewed. Good work. And why a taller scooter for an average female heighted at 5.2-5.4? Think they are targetting males now.
Very colorful review indeed, enjoyed all three pages.
good review guys and useful too
No gear? How is that possible?