Honda Activa 6G BS6 Models Prices Hiked Within Three Months Of Launch

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has announced an increase in prices of their Honda Activa 6G models. The price increase is marginal, and has gone up by Rs 552. The scooter is available in two variants, and is now priced starting at Rs 64,464.

Honda Activa 6G BS6 Models Prices Hiked Within Three Months Of Launch

The Honda Activa 6G was launched during January this year, and arrived with a host of updates and new features. The models arrive with longer dimensions, better ground clearance, and a longer wheelbase.

Honda Activa 6G BS6 Models Prices Hiked Within Three Months Of Launch

The 2020 Honda Activa 6G models feature an ACG starter, LED headlamps (on the Deluxe variant), and engine start/ stop button, an external fuel filler cap, telescopic forks at the front, a three-step adjustable suspension set-up at the rear, and an 18-litre under-seat storage.

Honda Activa 6G BS6 Models Prices Hiked Within Three Months Of Launch

Both variants are powered by a 109cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 7.79 brake horsepower and 8.79Nm of torque. The scooter also features the company's PGM-Fi technology that offers engine refinement, enhanced performance, and better fuel efficiency.

Honda Activa 6G BS6 Models Prices Hiked Within Three Months Of Launch

The Honda Activa 6G BS6 models are available in six different colours - Black, Dazzle Yellow Metallic, Glitter Blue Metallic, Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Pearl Precious White, and Pearl Spartan Red.

Honda Activa 6G BS6 Models Prices Hiked Within Three Months Of Launch

The scooter is available in Standard and Deluxe variants that are now priced at Rs 64,464, and Rs 65,964, respectively. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi.

Honda Activa 6G BS6 Models Prices Hiked Within Three Months Of Launch

In related news, the company has officially discontinued its Honda Cliq model in India. The company announced a discontinuation last year but was listed on the brand's website until recently with the aim of selling what BS4 compliant stock it had lft.

Honda Activa 6G BS6 Models Prices Hiked Within Three Months Of Launch

The Cliq isn't the only model that the company has unlisted from its website. The Honda Aviator and Grazia have also been unlisted, temporarily of course. The current lock down across the country has forced Honda to postpone BS6 upgrades for the scooters, and they are expected to receive upgrades in due course of time.

Honda Activa 6G BS6 Models Prices Hiked Within Three Months Of Launch

Thoughts About Honda Increasing The Price Of The Activa 6G Models

We're unsure why Honda has increased prices of the Activa 6G models, considering the economic crisis the country is currently facing, and the expected financial crisis it is expected to face over the foreseeable future. Well, we hope they're able to sell as many Activa 6G models as they can — any sort of increase in price during the current situation has a high chance of backfiring.

Article Published On: Friday, April 17, 2020, 12:52 [IST]
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