It’s a battle of giants in the Indian scooter market. The reigning champion, the Honda Activa, faces off against the formidable challenger, the TVS Jupiter, the second-best-selling scooter. Both are available in 110cc and 125cc variants, but we’re diving into the top-tier 125cc models to see how they compare. With TVS rolling out premium updates for the 2025 Jupiter 125, we evaluate whether the Activa retains its crown or if the more budget-friendly Jupiter 125 is the smarter choice for two-wheeler buyers.
Honda Activa 125 vs TVS Jupiter 125 comparison: Engine specifications
The Activa 125 is powered by a 123.92cc engine with a maximum output of 8.3 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 10.5 Nm at 5,000 rpm. The updated Jupiter 125, on the other hand, has a 124.8cc engine that produces 8.4 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 11.1 N m at 4,500 rpm. Both scooters are mated to a CVT gearbox.Â
| Specification | TVS Jupiter 125 | Honda Activa 125 |
| Engine | 124 cc | 123.92 cc |
| Power | 8.4 bhp | 8.3 bhp |
| Torque | 11.1 Nm | 10.5 Nm |
| Gearbox | CVT | CVT |
Honda Activa 125 vs TVS Jupiter 125 comparison: Dimensions
What is interesting to see is that the Jupiter is based on a longer wheelbase of 1,275 mm, a 15mm advantage over the Activa 125. The Jupiter also sneaks ahead in terms of length and height, but the Activa is 16mm wider at 691mm. Both scooters have identical seat height at 765mm, but the Jupiter has a longer seat length at 790mm as compared to the Activa’s 712mm.
| Specification | TVS Jupiter 125 | Honda Activa 125 |
| Length | 1852 mm | 1850 mm |
| Width | 691 mm | 707 mm |
| Height | 1168 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1275 mm | 1260 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 163 mm | 162 mm |
| Seat Height | 765 mm | 765 mm |
| Seat Length | 790 mm | 712 mm |
Honda Activa 125 vs TVS Jupiter 125 comparison: Features and Price
The Activa 125 and the Jupiter 125 come with a TFT display. The Honda scooter sports a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster with day and night display modes. It gets connected to tech or Honda Road Sync App, which offers turn-by-turn navigation, makes and receives calls, controls music and provides real-time weather updates. The top Activa trim also offers a smart key that helps you locate the scooter, keyless unlock without the fob and a digital key. It also has a compartment to store your phone and charge it via 15W USB Type-C.
The Activa 125 is available in two variants, the DLX at Rs 95,702 and H-Smart at Rs 99,674, ex-showroom. It comes in six colours — Rebel Red Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black, Pearl Precious White, Mat Axis Gray Metallic, Pearl Siren Blue and Pearl Deep Ground Gray.
The Jupiter 125 is packed with features like a TFT display with navigation system with voice assist, connected tech, call and social media alerts, distance to empty, average fuel economy, live sports, weather and news updates. It has a 33-litre under-seat storage, a front 2-litre glove box, cushioned pillion backrest, a USB charger, follow me headlamp and hazard lamps.
The TVS scooter gets four variants — Drum Alloy, Disc, DT SXC and SmartXonnet and is priced from Rs 80,740 to Rs 92,001, ex-showroom. It is available in colours like Elegant Red, Matte Copper Bronze, Ivory Brown, Ivory Grey, Dwan Orange, Indiblue, Titanium Grey and White.
