Honda is also offering a 10-year warranty package on the Activa Limited Edition.

Honda has launched a limited-edition version of its popular scooter, the Activa. It is available in two variants: DLX and Smart, priced at Rs 80,734 and Rs 82,734 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Activa Limited Edition comes in a dark colour theme with black chrome elements. It has new decals, a 3D emblem and black chrome garnish. It rides on alloy wheels, and the Smart variant features Honda's Smart Key.

The Activa Limited Edition is powered by a 109.51cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 7.7 BHP and 8.90 Nm. The engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Honda is also offering a 10-year warranty package on the Activa Limited Edition. This includes a standard warranty of 3 years and a 7-year optional warranty.

The Honda Activa was introduced in the Indian market in 2001.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is celebrating a new sales milestone, as its most popular model, the Activa, crossed the 3 crore sales mark.

The Honda Activa was introduced in the Indian market in 2001. It took the company 22 years to achieve the milestone figure of 3 crore units.

The Activa was an instant success in India. It became the best-selling model in the segment within the first 3-years. Sales crossed the 10 lakh unit mark within the next 2-years. Activa sales hit the 1-crore mark in 2015, and by 2018, there were 2-crore Activas on the road.

Honda has been updating the model regularly. Now in its sixth generation, the Activa is also available with Honda Smart Key. It continues to be powered by a 109.51cc, single-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

This could be in preparation for the launch of Honda's first electric scooter.

Honda has decided to rebrand its most popular scooter, the Activa 6G. The latest generation of the scooter loses the '6G' suffix and will simply be called Activa.

Honda has updated its official website, which now lists the Activa 6G as Activa. The suffix has also disappeared from all the official pictures of the scooter.

Honda adopted the branding specifying the generation from 2015 onwards. The Activa 3G was the first to get a suffix. Since then, the bike maker has launched three generations of the popular scooter – 4G, 5G and 6G.

The fact that Honda has rebranded the Activa suggests that the company could be looking to reposition the model as it prepares to launch its first electric scooter in the Indian market.

Honda plans to launch its first electric scooter in India by March 2024. It is likely to carry the ‘Activa’ brand name.

Honda is all set to announce its electric 2-wheeler plans for India on March 29.

Honda’s first electric offering for the Indian market is expected to be an e-scooter based on the Activa. Reports suggest that the company might reveal it in concept form by the end of this month.

Atushi Ogata, MD & CEO of Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), had stated that the company was developing electric 2-wheelers in collaboration with Honda Japan and that the first EV would be ready by the end of the current fiscal.

Ogata also revealed that Honda plans to launch its first electric scooter in India by March 2024. It is likely to carry the ‘Activa’ brand name.

The Activa Electric will be powered by an electric motor developed in-house and a fixed battery pack. However, Honda is also said to be working on swappable batteries. The company will be modifying its existing assembly lines to produce both, ICE and EVs within the same plant.

The report states that the Activa 6G is set to get a digital instrument console.

According to a media report, Honda is working on a new variant of the Activa 6G with extra tech.

The report states that the Activa 6G is set to get an updated instrument console. The old analogue unit will be replaced with a digital cluster. It will offer features like Bluetooth connectivity, call / SMS alerts and phone battery status.

Honda’s most popular scooter has received incremental updates over the years. Earlier this year, the company introduced the Activa 6G H-Smart, equipped with the Honda Smart Key for keyless operation. However, it still lacks some features that are offered by rivals, i.e. Turn-by-Turn Navigation and front disc brake.

The new variant of the Activa 6G is expected to be powered by the same 109.51cc, single-cylinder engine that makes 7.7 BHP @ 8,000 rpm and 8.90 Nm @ 5,500 rpm. The engine is equipped with a 'silent start system' and 'side stand with engine inhibitor'.

Source: Zigwheels

I've ridden the TVS Jupiter Classic a few times. It's decent overall but I found it a bit bulky.

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I'm planning on replacing my 11-year-old 2nd hand Activa 110cc soon and was wondering what would be my best option.

I don't ride very often or very far less than 2000km a year and rarely during peak summer and monsoons.

Don't ride very fast or aggressively, speed rarely goes above 50-60 kmh so I'm happy with the overall power of the old Activas 110 too.

Not too interested in fancy instrument clusters and so on as it's used for short distances and errands only so they won't add much value for me.

Things that would be good to have

• Ride comfort
• Disc brake up front. Although the way I ride, my Activa's drum brakes rarely felt "insufficient" so far
• Matching 12" inch wheels front and rear

So far I'm thinking

• Budget option: Dio
• All rounder safe bet: Activa 6G
• Premiumish option: Suzuki Access 125

Can someone mention the pros and cons of these and alternative suggestions?

I have spoken to a few local bike mechanics and while all their opinions vary a lot, most suggest the Activa or Access but again opinions on the forums are very varied which makes me think scooters have some very poor QC as a category.

• Yamaha - I'm on the fence about it because I feel the Ray ZR is a bit overstyled and the Fascino is a bit chick-ish.
• TVS Jupiter -  if I'm not mistaken, it has both 12-inch tyres and disc brakes as well as ride comfort on its 110cc avatar but forum recommendations seem 50-50 and mechanics mostly give TVS a thumbs down. Also, have ridden my boss' Jupiter Classic a few times and while it's decent overall, in my little experience, the engine did feel and sound a bit coarse and it was too bulky.

Recommendations are welcome as well as suggestions to wait for refreshed models later in the year as I'm in no great hurry.

Here's what BHPian KPR had to say about the matter:

I agree with the convenience of a gearless scooter but it is nowhere near the 17" wheels of a bike when it comes to a comfortable ride. My choice will be a Platina ABS or a Honda CD110 or even a Splendor. If gearless is the way ahead for you then have a look at Scooty Zest and don't rule out any Yamaha. It lasts for eternity.

Here's what BHPian Aakash118 had to say about the matter:

Go for Access, it’s a proven product which should serve you well for the next decade. Dio & Activa are not bad either but coming from Activa, they may not give you that freshness you would expect from your new scooter.

Here's what BHPian bijims had to say about the matter:

From the options listed, the Suzuki Access 125 is the best bet, followed by the Activa 6g, the Dio is definitely the budget option. In my opinion, the Access 125 is the best option with a capable 125cc engine, good ride quality, good mileage, and excellent manoeuvrability. Although it does get quite an outdated instrument cluster and doesn't come with engine start-stop functionality. But these are minor flaws when compared to the excellent overall package offered by Access 125.

Here's what BHPian vj_torqueaddict had to say about the matter:

I have a 2019 model RayZR, it wasn't that flashy back then. I can vouch for it. In three years I have only ridden it for 4.5k kms. It is a carb model so less maintenance. It's a fill-it-shut-it bike. It has a front fork suspension and gas charged at the rear. Excellent ride quality with 2 on board. Slightly stiff front with a single rider. Max comfy speed is 60. Disc brake at the front which is spongy. But decent overall. Try looking for used. I love mine.

Here's what BHPian IshaanIan had to say about the matter:

Having owned a gen 1 Activa from 2002 till 2012, I would say go for the Access. The Suzuki just feels like what a modern Activa ought to. Motor is simply brilliant; smooth and powerful. If you'd like a change, then go for the Ray. It might be a little overstyled but remember that it is a good 10 percent lighter than other scooters so it handles and brakes markedly more effortlessly.

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Honda will also offer a performance model and one with a swappable battery.

Atushi Ogata, MD and CEO of Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), has confirmed that the brand’s first electric scooter will be launched by March 2024.

Ogata stated that the bikemaker is developing its electric 2-wheelers in collaboration with Honda Japan and the first scooter should be ready by the end of the current fiscal.

Honda’s first electric offering is expected to be based on the Activa. It will feature a fixed battery and an in-house electric motor. The Activa Electric is said to have a top speed of 50 km/h. The company will also offer a performance model and one with a swappable battery.

Ogata revealed that the company will be making investments to modify its existing assembly lines to produce both, the ICE and EVs within the same plant. The company is also looking to localize the electric motor and battery. It aims to set up battery-swapping stations across 6,000 customer touchpoints before the launch of the second model.

Source: Autocar India

The Activa Smart Key offers the convenience of full keyless operation to the rider.

Honda 2 Wheelers has launched a new variant of the Activa 6G, which comes equipped with the Honda Smart Key. It is priced at Rs. 80,537 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Activa Smart Key offers the convenience of keyless operation. It enables the rider to lock or unlock the handlebar, access the under-seat storage or open the fuel lid without the need for a physical key.

Just like in a car equipped with keyless entry, the rider is only required to carry the key in his / her pocket. The Smart Key can also be used to locate the scooter in a parking lot and comes with an anti-theft function.

The Activa 6G Smart Key is powered by the same 109.51cc, single-cylinder engine as the standard version. It is equipped with a 'silent start system' and 'side stand with engine inhibitor'.

The 2023 Activa carries forward the same suspension and brake setup. It gets telescopic fork suspension at the front with a 3-step adjustable rear shock absorber and a combined braking system.

The Activa Smart could be equipped with Honda’s H-Smart anti-theft system.

Honda is likely to introduce a new variant of its popular scooter offering called the 'Activa Smart' on January 23, details of which, have leaked via a Type Approval Certificate.

The Activa Smart is expected to be a new top-of-the-line variant in the Activa range. As per the document, the new scooter is powered by a 109.51cc, single-cylinder engine that makes 7.73 BHP, which is slightly more than the standard version. The gross vehicle weight has also gone down by 1 kg.

Reports suggest that the Activa Smart could be equipped with Honda’s H-Smart anti-theft system, which is said to be similar to the Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) offered on the brand’s premium offerings like the CB650R, CBR650R, CRF1100L Africa Twin, etc.

If that is the case, then we might see the anti-theft tech trickle down to other models in Honda’s line-up in the near future.

Source: Zigwheels

My 1987 Honda CD 100 has a similar carburettor but it does not have this tactile switch.

BHPian 9216 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hi,

I have a 2014 Activa i. In its carburettor, there is a tactile switch which gets activated when the throttle is opened.

The switch is screwed onto the throttle body and the only interaction is through a small button-like projection in the throttle chamber. When the throttle is opened a little from the idle position, the upward movement of the valve activates the switch.

A very similar carburettor is in my 1987 CD 100, but it doesn't have the switch. Can somebody explain its purpose, please?

Thanks in advance.

Here's what BHPian shancz had to say about the matter:

Do you have those economy-power mode indicators on your instrument panel?

If yes, then could be that but it's just a wild guess.

Here's what BHPian anay3000 had to say about the matter:

If not an auto-choke, then it's a fuel valve. An additional pic from the other side would have helped.

Here's what BHPian SS-Traveller had to say about the matter:

Looks like a fuel shut-off valve. Shuts off fuel supply from the float chamber to the main jet when the ignition is off, to prevent engine flooding and / or backfiring.

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