The Honda Activa 125 FI BS6 gets an engine overhaul and other cosmetic revisions.
Here are five aspects to know about the Honda Activa 125 FI BS6.
Revamped Engine
The BS6-compliant engine of the Honda Activa 125 FI gets 26 patents. It features the same motor but with a reduced horsepower, 8.1 to 8.52, as it is at present. The vehicle now sports Honda’s PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel-Injection) and ESP (Enhanced Smart Power) for optimizing energy output. The shape of the inlet port has changed to make the scooter’s combustion chamber a compact one. Thus, this revamped engine is 13% more efficient than that of the outgoing model.
Cosmetic Upgrades
The design of both the scooters is the same but with minor changes such as the restyled headlight. The visor has a sharper look, as well. The apron has changed a bit. The side panels get chrome treatment, as does the tail light. Otherwise, the two models are similar. The new variant will come in four exciting colors, Metallic red, blue, and grey along with the pearly white.
New Features
This scooter comes with an AC generator instead of the conventional stator to enable noiseless starting. The Honda Activa 125 Fi gets an idle start-stop system along with an external fuel-filler cap, front glove box, and a pass-light switch. The side-stand-down indicator and an engine inhibitor to prevent the engine from starting when the stand is engaged are new features.
The fuel injection system introduces an ECU to provide more information, such as distance-to-empty to improve fuel efficiency.
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Arrival Date and Pricing
The Honda Activa 125 Fi BS6 will come in three variants, Deluxe, Alloy, and Standard with the respective pricing as Rs 74,490, Rs 70,990, and Rs 67,490. It implies that the base variant of the new vehicle is more expensive than the high-end option of the current model at Rs 65,012. The hike looks high, but BSVI compliance comes with a cost. However, the scooter comes with a 3-year warranty extendable by three more years. Deliveries should commence from September 28.
Many Firsts
Though Hero announced the launch of Hero Splendour iSmart, the first BS6-compliant motorcycle, the Honda Activa 125 FI BS6 is the first BSVI-compliant scooter. Many more such products could follow in the days to come as BS6 norms kick off on April 01, 2020.
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