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TVS Jupiter vs Honda Activa vs Hero Maestro: A Brief Comparison
The Indian automatic scooter market, already bustling with activity, received a fresh shot in the arm with the entry of yet another new model. This time it is from TVS, which unveiled the Jupiter at an event held in Chennai on Sep 16.
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The launch of a new scooter means buyers have yet another 110cc model to choose from - not that we are complaining, in fact its the contrary. In this post we have slotted the new TVS Jupiter up against other similarly styled models, Honda Activa and Hero Maestro. This guide should come in handy to prospective buyers and help them in making a decision.
Also Read: Top 5 Mileage Scooters In India
The story continues in the next section. Click through the slides for more:
Overview - TVS Jupiter
Jupiter
is
Wego
in
a
more
conventional
scooter
clothing.
However,
it
does
get
some
added
features
not
found
in
the
former,
which
add
to
the
value
proposition.
Announced
in
time
for
the
festive
season
Jupiter
will
go
on
sale
first
in
North
India,
followed
by
South
soon.
TVS
Jupiter
is
priced
at
Rs
44,200
(ex-showroom).
Overview - Honda Activa
Activa
needs
no
introduction.
A
household
name
across
India,
the
Japanese
branded
is
riding
the
wave
of
its
own
popularity.
The
refreshed
Honda
Activa
gives
it
a
modern
look,
while
still
retaining
the
old
Activa's
core.
The
sturdy
design
and
the
refined
Honda
engine
are
its
strength.
Honda
Activa
is
priced
at
Rs
49,
965
(ex-showroom).
Overview - Hero Maestro
Hero came out with the Maestro primarily targeting younger male buyers and hence the styling leans towards the sporty, but that terms is relative. An interesting fact about the Maestro is that it is, at its core, the Activa.
Hero Maestro is priced at Rs 46,900 (ex-showroom).
Styling - TVS Jupiter
The side profile of the Jupiter is similar to both the Activa and Maestro, but it is with the small details that TVS keeps its scooter apart. The highlight of the design are the twin front city lights that sport a trendy design. The ‘V'-shaped sculpted body lines on the face adds to the visual appeal.
Styling - Honda Activa
The Activa's design is simple, yet effective. There is nothing fancy about it, but it works when you are selling it as a family scooter. To be noted are the boring, old style handlebar mounted turn signals, which for younger buyers, may be a turnoff.
Styling - Hero Maestro
You will be surprised to notice how much the Jupiter and Maestro have in common with each other in the design department. The twin front lights are there, albeit differently styled. It even has a sort of ‘V' shaped body sculpt and a similarly styled side panel. The differentiating factor is the dual coloured mirror covers and head cover. But in the end, it lacks the simplicity of the Activa's design and neither manages to look as attractive as the Jupiter.
Engines, Transmission & Mileage TVS Jupiter
- The Jupiter borrows Wego's 109.7cc engine that produces 7.88 horsepower and 8 Nm of torque. It is controlled by a CVT gearbox. The Wego engine is a refined unit, with no vibrations bothering the rider. It is almost on par with the Activa's.
- TVS claims a mileage of 62 kpl for the Jupiter. But based on the mileage delivered by the Wego we can estimate that figure to be 43 kpl in city and 47 kpl on highway.
- The tank can hold 5.3-litres of fuel.
- Honda's 109 cc engine has been praised for its high level of refinement that beats the rest. The engine delivers 8 horsepower and 8.74 Nm of torque, which is delivered to the road through CVT transmission as well.
- Post the HET update to the engine, Activa delivers an average mileage of 45 kpl in city and 49 kpl on highway, which just manages to surpass Jupiter.
- Fuel tank holds 5.3-litres of fuel.
- The 109cc engine that Hero uses is the result of the now defunct Hero Honda partnership. Hence, the underlying technology is the same. However, the engine has been tuned to generate 8 horsepower and 9.10 Nm torque.
- Minus the HET upgrade however, Maestro delivers 35 kpl in city and 40 kpl on highways. Significantly below the numbers achieved by the other two.
- Fuel tank has a capacity of 5.-litre
Engines, Transmission & Mileage - Honda Activa
Engines, Transmission & Mileage - Hero Maestro
Suspension, Wheels & Braking - TVS Jupiter
The front features telescopic suspensions, while a standard unit swing with spring loaded hydraulic & gas filled suspension does duty on the rear. From our experience with the Wego we can claim the suspension system offers a comfortable ride even in our pothole covered and undulated roads.
Suspension, Wheels & Braking - TVS Jupiter
The
Wego
and
now
Jupiter
are
the
only
scooters
that
offer
12
inch
alloy
units
and
to
add
to
that,
the
Jupiter's
is
done
in
sporty
matte
black
paint.
This
could
clearly
be
a
differentiating
factor
for
some
buyers.
Tyres
are
tubeless
units.
The
brakes
are
130mm
drums,
which
are
good
enough
on
most
occasions.
There
is
no
word
on
the
optional
disc
brakes
yet.
Suspension, Wheels & Braking - Honda Activa
Activa's
bane
has
always
been
the
outdated
spring
loaded
hydraulic
type
suspension
system
at
the
front,
which
makes
it
downright
painful
to
ride
for
long
when
the
road
gets
bumpy.
The
wheels
are
simple
pressed
metal
units,
covered
in
grippy
tubeless
tyres.
The
130
mm
drums
with
combo
breaking
are
reliable
and
offer
better
stopping
power
compared
to
Jupiter,
during
emergency.
Suspension, Wheels & Braking - Hero Maestro
Once
again,
the
Maestro
suffers
from
the
same
problem
as
Activa,
with
its
spring
loaded
hydraulic
type
front
suspension.
The
wheels
are
regular
pressed
metal
units.
However
the
tyres
are
not
tubeless,
though
they
are
come
with
"Puncture
Endurance" to
put
it
in
Hero's
words.
The
breaks
are
again
the
same
130mm
drums,
with
Activa's
combo
breaking
system.
Feature List - TVS Jupiter
The Jupiter comes with the longest feature list among the three. To start with, the all analog instrument panel has a low fuel indicator lamp and ‘Econometer' to help riders maintain optimum speed to extract a good economy figure.
Feature List - TVS Jupiter
The under seat bag hook is positioned at the right height and is retractable.
Feature List - TVS Jupiter
In addition to the twin ‘city lamps', the headlamp is accompanied by twin pilot lamps.
Feature List - TVS Jupiter
Also, there is a dedicated pass light switch. Furthermore, the rear lamp cluster are LED units.
Feature List - TVS Jupiter
The 17 liter under seat storage is large enough to store a full face helmet. What's more, there is also a charging point to fuel your mobile phone on the go.
Feature List - TVS Jupiter
Also to be noted, the fuel filler cap is on the outside.
Features - Honda Activa
The basic instrument panel pales in comparison to the Jupiter's multifunction display. The under 18 liter under seat storage is larger than the Jupiter's but that is not a decisive advantage. The fuel tank can only be accessed by lifting the seat, which could be an inconvenience. In terms of notable features the Activa mostly falls short.
Features - Hero Maestro
The under seat storage, like the Activa, has a capacity of 18 liters and the fuel tank opening is under the seat. The instrument panel is a combination of analog and digital and also displays a trip meter. This is about the only positive point that can be mentioned about the Maestro's feature set.
Value For Money Or The Final Verdict
TVS Jupiter is hands down, the best of the three. For a scooter that is the least expensive of the three, the Jupiter comes with a surprising array of features, which are not found in other scooters. For us, the Jupiter also wins in the looks department, with its smart, yet simple styling...(Cont.)
Value For Money Or The Final Verdict
Honda
Activa
comes
with
the
best
engine
and
delivers
the
best
mileage,
but
that
is
about
the
only
category
in
which
it
wins.
Moreover,
the
Jupiter
is
not
bad
here
either,
being
almost
on
par.
The
final
nail
in
the
coffin
is
driven
by
the
Jupiter's
more
comfortable,
front
telescopic
suspensions.
Hero
Maestro,
though
not
a
bad
scooter
on
its
own,
has
nothing
extra
to
offer.
Compared
to
the
other
two,
it
has
the
lowest
fuel
economy
and
fares
no
better
in
ride
quality
than
the
Activa.