Honda Grazia Vs. Honda Activa 125 Comparison On Specifications, Features & Price

The 125cc scooter segment in India is witnessing a surge in popularity owing to its higher-power compared to 100cc or 110cc scooters. Honda sells the Activa 125 in the segment, and now, the Japanese manufacturer is looking to offer a sportier 125cc scooter for the Indian buyers.

Does the well-established Honda Activa 125 fare better than the sportier Grazia? Let us compare the Honda Grazia with the Activa 125 and find out which is a better Honda 125cc scooter.

Design

Regarding design and styling, the Honda Grazia has a premium stance. The front apron of the Honda Grazia is dominated by the twin-pod LED headlight, which is a segment-first feature in a scooter in India. Also present are LED positioning lights. Above the headlight on either side are large and stylish turn indicators.

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Other equipment includes a small visor, a new instrument console with a fully digital display along with a small storage space in the interior panel, and a USB charging port in the under seat storage compartment.

The Honda Activa 125 wears a formal look and design, featuring clean lines. While the Activa 125 is a step up to the best-selling Honda Activa, it gets contrasting design elements like a more extended front apron with chrome panel and alloy wheels with disc brake at the front.

The new Honda Activa 125 receives LED pilot lamps positioned above the turn indicators and is integrated into the front apron. The Activa 125 also comes with semi-digital instrument console, and the USB charging port comes with optional fitment.

Comparing the Honda Grazia and the Activa 125, the Grazia does have better design and styling, while the Activa 125 feels Honda has kept it safe when it comes to the styling of the scooter.

Overall Design Rating

Honda Grazia 8/10
Honda Activa 125 7.5/10

Features

The Honda Grazia comes with loads of features such as LED headlight, front glove box with a mobile charging port, fully digital instrument console, front disc brakes, alloy wheels, telescopic front forks among others.

The Honda Activa 125 does not lose out on the convenience-enhancing feature like the telescopic front forks, front disc brakes (optional), semi-digital instrument console, LED pilot lamps among others.

The Honda Grazia does edge out the Activa 125 regarding features and is practical as well.

Overall Features Rating

Honda Grazia 8/10
Honda Activa 125 7.5/10

Engine Specifications & Gearbox

Both the Honda Grazia and the Honda Activa 125 share the same engine specifications and gearbox. A 124.9cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine powers both the Honda scooters. The engine produces 8.52bhp and 10.54Nm of torque and comes mated to a CVT gearbox.

Overall Engine Rating

Honda Grazia 8/10
Honda Activa 125 8/10

Pricing

Prices for the Honda Grazia start at Rs 57,897 and goes up to Rs 62,269, while the prices of the Honda Activa 125 start at Rs 57,497 and goes up to Rs 61,869. All prices are ex-showroom (Delhi).

The Grazia has an edge over the Activa 125 when it comes to pricing as the former offers loads of features compared to the latter.

Verdict

In all departments, the Honda Grazia is a better scooter compared to the Activa 125. That said, the Activa 125 is a simple and elegant looking scooter, but sorely misses out on features.

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While the Honda Grazia might suit young and urban buyers, the Activa 125 is a simple looking scooter, yet stands its ground as a clean and no fuss scooter.