Honda Activa 5G

It may be the highest-selling two-wheeler in the Indian market, but Honda hasnt stopped the evolution of the Activa. The latest set of updates that make up the 5G are more than merely cosmetic. The front apron gets chrome accents, but the LED headlamp will draw your attention first. The top-spec Deluxe variant even gets a digital display below the analogue speedometer; it now shows the fuel gauge, odometer and trip meter and a clock in the digital part of the instrument cluster. The Activa 5G also gets the new ignition key slot from the Grazia, which has the provision for the seat release. At the heart of the Activa 5G is the same 109cc engine which delivers 8bhp and 8.8Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a CVT transmission. It still rides on the archaic trailing-link front suspension and a rear monoshock. The brake setup consists of drum units at both ends with a combi braking system being offered as standard. A disc brake is not offered, even as an option. The Activa 5G is available in eight paint schemes blue, white, red, silver, black, grey brown and yellow. It shares the market space with the TVS Jupiter, Hero Maestro Edge and the Yamaha Fascino.

The Activa 125 has finally got an upgrade to bring it a little upmarket. With the new feature set, it sits neatly in the Honda India scooter lineup between the Activa 5G and the Grazia. The new features include a part-digital display that debuted on the Activa 5G, in which only the speedometer is analog and the rest are digital. It also gets an LED headlamp, the four-in-one ignition key slot that unlocks the seat as well, and there is now the option of adding a 12V charging socket under the seat as a dealer accessory. The major change is a mechanical one the rear suspension is now preload adjustable. The engine is the same 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder motor that generates 8.5bhp and 10.5Nm. There are six colour schemes available, of which two are matte paints schemes. Three variants make up the Activa 125 range; the base model has steel wheels and drum brakes. The next variant has alloy wheels and drum brakes, and the top-spec variant has alloy wheels and a front disc brake. All three offer CBS linked brakes as standard. The Activa 125s biggest competitor is the Suzuki Access 125 they both project themselves as 125cc family scooters.

The Activa-i is a more affordable, lighter and more stylish version of its bestselling scooter, the Activa. The scooter carries a several cosmetic changes over the regular Activa, while retaining the engine, dimensions and the platform. Though Honda claims that the Activa-i is a unisex scooter, there is a hint of feminism in the design. The 2018 version of the Activa-i has cosmetic changes to it. There is a redesigned instrument cluster and new graphics for the five colours it is available in. It also gets a metallic exhaust muffler, a front storage hook, and the four-in-one ignition key slot that unlocks the seat as well. Mechanically it remains powered by a 109.2cc Honda Eco Technology (HET) engine with CVT, which churns out 8bhp and 9Nm of torque. The fibre body has helped reduce the scooters weight and it now tips the scale at 103kg as compared to 110kg of the Activa.

The TVS Jupiter Grande was launched in time for the festival season of 2018. It offers a few more features for a little higher price compared to the standard Jupiter, but runs the same mechanicals. What it adds to the Jupiter are a full-LED headlamp, and a part-digital instrument cluster. It is available in a different blue to the one available in the regular Jupiter lineup, to distinguish it from the rest of the range. It also gets a beige footboard and a brown seat cover with a very quilt-like pattern and regular-shaped mirrors, but with chrome backs. The Jupiter Grande is powered by a 109cc air-cooled single cylinder engine that generates 7.8bhp and 8Nm. It runs on 12-inch rims both front and rear, and has the external fuel filler lid that adds convenience. A front disc brake is an option. The TVS Jupiter Grande also competes with the Honda Activa 5G just like the standard Jupiter, but it is geared to compete with the Activa DLX, which offers a similar range of features.

The TVS Jupiter is a 110cc scooter that competes with the Honda Activa. Of course, as with all TVS products, it delivers better value than the industry standards, and it also manages a dash of style with certain variants like the ZX and Classic series. The Jupiter is powered by a 109cc air-cooled single cylinder engine that generates 7.8bhp and 8Nm. It runs on 12-inch rims, both front and rear, which was a unique wheel size combination for the Indian market when it launched. Another unique feature, at the time of its launch, was the external fuel filler lid the Jupiter does not need its rider to dismount for the seat to access the fuel filling lid, which adds to the convenience. It is available in a staggering twelve colour options, and the Classic variant offers a retro touch with windshields, chrome accents and circular chrome mirrors. The Classic models are available with a front disc brake as standard, while the top-spec ZX trim has the front disc brake as an option. All variants of the Jupiter are equipped with Synchronised Braking System which partially applies the front brake on the application of the rear. The Jupiter has managed to become the top-selling TVS scooter by a large margin thanks to its combination of comfort, value and ease of maintenance. It competes with the Honda Activa 5G, Hero Duet and Yamaha Fascino.

The TVS Jupiter is a 110cc scooter that competes with the Honda Activa. Of course, as with all TVS products, it delivers better value than the industry standards, and it also manages a dash of style with certain variants like the ZX and Classic series. The Jupiter is powered by a 109cc air-cooled single cylinder engine that generates 7.8bhp and 8Nm. It runs on 12-inch rims, both front and rear, which was a unique wheel size combination for the Indian market when it launched. Another unique feature, at the time of its launch, was the external fuel filler lid the Jupiter does not need its rider to dismount for the seat to access the fuel filling lid, which adds to the convenience. It is available in a staggering twelve colour options, and the Classic variant offers a retro touch with windshields, chrome accents and circular chrome mirrors. The Classic models are available with a front disc brake as standard, while the top-spec ZX trim has the front disc brake as an option. All variants of the Jupiter are equipped with Synchronised Braking System which partially applies the front brake on the application of the rear. The Jupiter has managed to become the top-selling TVS scooter by a large margin thanks to its combination of comfort, value and ease of maintenance. It competes with the Honda Activa 5G, Hero Duet and Yamaha Fascino.

The TVS Jupiter is a 110cc scooter that competes with the Honda Activa. Of course, as with all TVS products, it delivers better value than the industry standards, and it also manages a dash of style with certain variants like the ZX and Classic series. The Jupiter is powered by a 109cc air-cooled single cylinder engine that generates 7.8bhp and 8Nm. It runs on 12-inch rims, both front and rear, which was a unique wheel size combination for the Indian market when it launched. Another unique feature, at the time of its launch, was the external fuel filler lid the Jupiter does not need its rider to dismount for the seat to access the fuel filling lid, which adds to the convenience. It is available in a staggering twelve colour options, and the Classic variant offers a retro touch with windshields, chrome accents and circular chrome mirrors. The Classic models are available with a front disc brake as standard, while the top-spec ZX trim has the front disc brake as an option. All variants of the Jupiter are equipped with Synchronised Braking System which partially applies the front brake on the application of the rear. The Jupiter has managed to become the top-selling TVS scooter by a large margin thanks to its combination of comfort, value and ease of maintenance. It competes with the Honda Activa 5G, Hero Duet and Yamaha Fascino.

The Cygnus Ray ZR has been launched to complement the Ray-Z range. Based on the same platform as the Ray, the Cygnus Ray ZR is targeted towards young male consumers. The Yamaha Ray ZR features the same aggressive lines which made the Ray so popular among youngsters. The front gets a redesigned headlamp flanked by turn indicators. The profile also features revised lines, and the grab handle is big and easy to grab. The instrument cluster still doesnt have a digital display. Under the skin, the Cygnus Ray ZR retains the 113cc single-cylinder petrol engine, which develops 7bhp and 8Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a CVT transmission. The Cygnus Ray ZR rides on a telescopic front suspension and a rear monoshock. There is 21 litres of under seat storage. This scooter is available in four variants. Only one of those four has drum brakes with steel wheels. The other three are mechanically identical, with a front disc brake and alloy wheels. The two graphically different ones are the Street Rally edition that has different graphics, in red and blue. The Cygnus Ray ZR competes against the Hero Maestro Edge, Honda Activa 5G and the TVS Jupiter

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