What are the differences between Honda Activa and Activa-i
Compare and find the differences between Honda Activa and Activa-i scooters. Read this article to learn which scooter is suitable for you.
I first heard about the Activa-i when I started my research to buy a scooter for me. After some initial thoughts, I shortlisted Honda Activa and Suzuki Access. Finally, I decided to go for Activa due to the style and the brand value Honda brings in. But all of a sudden, I saw the "Ready to fly?" flier from Honda, which indicated the arrival of another stylish scooter from Honda. I was expecting a 125cc scooter, but was not disappointed when I saw the stylish Activa-i.
But when I went through the details, I was really confused on which one to buy - Activa or the new Activa-i. Obviously, most of us would think we should go for the new Activa-i since it is new and it is always better to go for the new model and dump the outdated one.
Well, that is not the case here. Activa-i is not really the successor of the classic Activa scooter. They are 2 different models, is the 4th member of the Honda scooter family in India (the current models in the Honda scooter family are Activa, Aviator and Dio)Compare Activa and Activa-i
Let us compare the Activa with Activa-i and see what are the important differences between them.
Body: This is where the primary difference is. The classic Activa has a bulbous appearance with its rear half of the body projecting outwards. Activa-i has a sleek, thin and stylish appearance. In Activa-i, the body covers only a smaller portion of the internals of the scooter compared to the old Activa, which looks like a mini-skirt to me! I wish it had covered a bit more of the body since it would have added a bit more colorful look to the scooter. Activa-i currently has a lot more black body parts visible compared to the Activa-i.
According to one of the sales person in the Honda showroom, the body of the Activa is metal but the body of Activa-i is made of fiber. I could not really feel the difference by touching it, but I think metallic body is better. If there are dents on the metallic body, it can be fixed but if something happens to a fiber body, your only option is to replace the parts.
Most insurance companies will cover damage to the metallic body but I believe the fiber body parts are not covered. This means, in case of an insurance claim, you will a lot less for the Activa-i compared to the Activa.
Indicator lamps in the front: In the Honda Activa, the turning indicator lamps are on the handles. But for Activa-i, it is moved down to the front body, just above the wheels, which adds to the beauty of the Activa-i.
Tubeless tyres: Activa has regular tyres but the new Activa-i offers tubeless tyres, which improves the safety and reduces the inconvenience of sudden tyre puncture.
Display panel: The analog panel shows the same data in both the models but the 2 meters are aligned differently in both the models. The Activa-i looks a bit more stylish probably because you are already familiar with the Activa dashboard.
Weight and size: Another difference between both the models are in the size and weight. Activa-is a smaller scooter, which gives it a feminine appearance. The weight of Activa-i is about 8Kg less than Activa, which makes it a better choice for smaller people and women. Height of i-variant is about 32mm less than Activa but Activa-i is about 34mm longer than the other one. Overall, Activa-i looks thinner but longer.
The metallic/fiber body, front indicator lamps, tubeless tyres, dashboard view, sleek appearance and smaller size are the primary differences between Activa and Activa-i.
Technology: There is no difference. Same engine, same auto gear system etc. Both uses Honda's advanced combi-brake system, which gives better braking for your safety.
If you are looking for a two-wheeler for a small family, Activa sounds a better choice but for women riders, Activa-i is a stylish companion.
I think Activa is stil the best, thats why still now you see them in the road a lot. Activa i is not bad, I still like Activa. I think more people will continue to buy Activa than Activa-i.