New Honda Activa 125 images: BS-VI engine, ‘noiseless’ starter and more

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) today unveiled its very first and India's BS-VI compliant two-wheeler in the form of the new Honda Activa 125. Besides the upgradation to an engine that will be compliant to global emissions standards, the new Activa 125 has also received a new set of features. Honda will be launching it in India by September this year.

Honda Activa 125 is now also the second scooter in India to come with fuel injection (the first being Hero Maestro Edge 125 FI). Honda have so far not shared the engine specifications yet, but expect it to be the same 125cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine with Honda's PGM-FI tech to match the stringent emissions regulations.

The current BS-IV model of Activa 125 makes 8.4 bhp at 6500 rpm and 10.54 Nm at 5000 rpm. Honda say that not just cleaner emissions, the new Activa 125 will be more fuel efficient by 10%.

The main highlight of the new features that will come with the BS-VI Activa 125 is the new starter motor for a noiseless engine start, along with a engine idle start-stop system for improved fuel economy. The new Activa 125 will also be the first in its segment to feature a side-stand indicator with engine inhibitor, which means the scooter will not start if the side stand is down.

Honda have equipped the Activa 125 BS-VI with a new semi-digital instrument console which will now also indicate fuel range and average fuel efficiency. For added convenience, the new Honda Activa 125 will come with an external fuel filler cap and a 4-in-1 ignition switch.

In terms of design, the new Honda Activa 125 BS-VI looks mostly similar to the current model with a few styling updates which include new LED headlamp with reflectors, chrome inserts on side panels, and a new tail lamp. It does get new colour options that include Rebel Red Metallic, Black, Heavy Grey Metallic, Midnight Blue Metallic, Pearl Precious White, Majestic Brown Metallic.