Honda Activa 4G
The Activa brand is the essential vehicle of Honda company since it was brought in the Indian automobile market. It has also achieved highest sales record among all the two-wheelers across India. Covering a lifespan of more than a decade, the scooter passed through some facelift and upgrades retaining its freshness. After it's 3rd generation success, now Honda launched its new model Activa 4G, which comes with a new BSIV engine, AHO (Automated Headlamp On) with the price tag of RS. 50,730 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi).
Honda Activa 4G Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement (cc) | 110 |
Engine Type | 4 stroke,BS IV Engine |
No. of Cylinders | Single |
Maximum Power | 8 BHP @ 7500 RPM |
Maximum Torque | 8.83 NM @ 5500 RPM |
Starter System | Electric/Kick |
Fuel Delivery System | Carburetor |
Ignition | CDI |
Cooling System | Air-Cooled |
Gears | Automatic |
Clutch | V-Matic |
Bore (mm) | 50 |
Stroke (mm) | 55.6 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Chassis Type | Under Born Type |
Front Suspension | Spring Loaded Hydraulic Type |
Rear Suspension | Spring Loaded Hydraulic Type |
BRAKES
Front Brake | Durm130 Drum |
Rear Brake | Durm130 Drum (CBS) |
TYRES AND WHEELS
Front Tyre Size | 90/100-10 |
Rear Tyre Size | 90/100-10 |
Wheel Size (inches) | 10 |
Tyres Types | Tubeless |
Wheel Type | Alloys |
ELECTRICALS
Battery | 12V 3Ah (Maintenance Free) |
Tail Light | LED TailLight |
Dashboard | Analogue |
Headlamp | 12V 35/35W Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length (mm) | 1761 |
Width (mm) | 710 |
Height (mm) | 1149 |
Weight (Kg) | 108 |
Ground Clearance (mm) | 153 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1238 |
COLOR
Colors | Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Trance Blue Metallic, Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Pearl Amazing White, Majestic Brown Metallic, Matte Selene Silver Metallic |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 5.3 |
Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 40.00 |
Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 45.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Honda Activa 4G
What’s Good
Honda launched the fourth generation model of Honda Activa to comply with BS-IV emission norms. Activa 4G has some designs in common as the last model. With the addition of two new colors, which are silver and grey, and Automatic Headlamp On (AHO), the bike is updated to an existing model. To makeover the predecessor, a few modifications have been made in the front apron with added 4G badge to the rear side panels. The complete look of Activa 4G appears ripe but it also gives a look of some outdated form. For the convenience of the rider, the Honda Activa 4G offers a USB charging facility. The scooter has a 5.3-litre fuel tank and weighs 108kg. The body of scooter measures 1761 mm x 710mm x 1149mm (LxBxH). Some of the attractions:
- Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
- Two new colors; silver and grey
- BS-IV emission norms
- Upgraded front apron
- 4G badge on rear side panels
- A USB charging facility
Power And Mileage
Honda Activa 4G is powered by a 109cc, air-cooled, single cylinder engine and mated to an automatic gearbox. The engine of Activa 4G maintains its firm characteristics and evenness in the newly iterated Activa 4G and able to produce maximum power of 8BHP and maximum torque of 9Nm. For better fuel economy, the engine is mated to a Honda Eco Technology. The engine follows BS-IV norms. The peak speed which can be touched by scooter is 83 kmph and the mileage of the Honda Activa 4G is 60kmpl. Some of the attractions are:
- A 109cc, air-cooled, single cylinder engine
- Automatic gearbox
- Maximum power of 8BHP
- Maximum torque of 9Nm
- Honda Eco Technology
- BS-IV compliant engine
Handling And Riding
The new generation Honda Activa 4G is equipped with 130mm drum brakes at the front and rear ends. The chances of skidding are maintained by Honda’s patented Combi Braking System (CBS). The suspension system includes bottom link type absorbers in relation to hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear end. The scooter is balanced by 90/100-10 tubeless tyres that make rider confident even in case of a puncture. The handling and riding of Activa 4G are quite comfortable even in tight city traffic. The scooter has Combi Braking System(CBS) which is applied independently when pressing the rear brake lever, consequently to reduce the skidding circumstances. The respective wheelbase measures 1238 mm and minimum ground clearance of 153mm. Some of the attractions are:
- 130mm drum brakes at both ends
- Combi Braking System (CBS)
- Suspension with bottom link type absorbers
- Hydraulic shock absorbers
- 90/100-10 tubeless tyres
- The wheelbase measures 1238 mm
- Minimum ground clearance of 153mm
Maintenance
All the rights for maintenance and servicing are reserved with Honda India to repair or replace at company's authorized service centres either free of cost or in payment. To keep the performance of the scooter firm, it is necessary to do timely check for engine oil, air cleaner, engine oil filter, battery, wheel bearings, brake pads and as described in the manual to take care about.
Safety
Honda provides a better experience with the braking duties of 130mm drum brakes at the front and rear ends. It comes with a 90/100-10 tubeless tyres fitted at the front and rear ends making a rider confident even in case of a puncture. The wheelbase of the scooter measures 1238 mm. Some of the attractions are:
- 130mm drum brakes at both ends
- 90/100-10 tubeless tyres
- Wheelbase measures 1238 mm
Verdict
Overall, the quality of the Honda Activa 4G scooter is good and it is a better replacement for an older version. Some tweaks like BS-IV compliant norms, Automatic Headlight On(AHO) feature, a USB charging port are great attractions for the rider who have planned to buy Honda Activa scooters and will get an upgraded version than the previous model. The Honda Activa 4G is priced at Rs. 51,324(ex-showroom, India) in India.