Honda Activa 5G STD

What's Good

This fifth generation offering from the factory of legendary scooter maker Honda Activa was unveiled at this year's Auto Expo 2018. This budget offering comes with a price tag of Rs 52,460 (ex-showroom) for the standard variant and Rs 54,325 (ex-showroom) for the Deluxe variant. The new offering, however, lacks any major overhaul to the already mass popular cosmetic or mechanical design. In addition to a few cosmetic updates and the Combi Brake System, the Japanese Automaker has kept its belief pegged to its traditional design and budget-driven mechanical specifications. A feature that attracts attention is the all-new semi-digital instrument cluster that boasts new features like service reminders and engine oil temperature indicators. The budget scooter boasts of an underbone chassis type incorporated with Spring Loaded hydraulic type front and rear suspension.

Some of its other highlighting features are:-

• Chrome Highlights
• LED Headlamp
• Front Hook
• Headlamp position
• Metal Muffler Protector
• The Combi Brake System
• 4-in-1 lock Opener
• Retractable Rear Hook

Power and Mileage

The Honda Activa 5G comes with a 109.19 cc engine coupled to an automatic CVT gearbox. The HET powered air-cooled BS-IV engine churns out 8 bhp of max power and 9 Nm of peak torque. The cloaked top speed by the SI engine driven scooter is 83 kmph. The Honda Activa 5G power and mileage features are as follows:-

• 109.19 cc, Fan cooled, 4 stroke, SI Engine
• Maximum power of 8 bhp @ 7500 rpm
• Maximum Torque of 9 Nm @ 5500 rpm
• V - Matic Transmission with fuel Efficiency of 60 Kmpl

Handling and Riding

The Honda Activa 5G comes rests on underbone chassis type coupled with Spring Loaded hydraulic type front and rear suspension. Driving and handling are as smooth and light as butter. Semi-digital instrument cluster instantly indicates Service reminders and engine oil temperature indicator. The 5th generation of the Honda Activa family now comes equipped with Combi Brake System to ensure the safety of the driver.

Safety

The Honda Activa 5G with its subtle new features adds new feathers to its already best on the road safety features in the 2-wheeler segment. The 5th generation of the Honda Activa family now comes equipped with Combi Brake System and Pillion Seats to ensure the safety and comfort of the driver. Some notable safety and handling features are:

• The Combi Brake System
• Clic Mechanism
• Retractable Rear Hook
• Pillion Seat
• 4-In-1 Lock With Seat Opening Switch
• LED Headlight

Verdict

The new Honda Activa 5G with its all-new star wars inspired LED headlamp comes with subtle changes to its design. It, however, still carries the same mechanical prowess that has made it a mass favorite for all these years. The clever pricing coupled Honda’s safety, as well as quality assurance, is sure to continue its single reign on the two-wheeler scooter segment.