With more significant and powerful motors than the standard 110cc scooters, the Suzuki Access 125 and Honda Activa 125 offer a far more standard package. Let’s compare the Suzuki Access 125 with the Honda Activa 125.
Overview
Being the best-selling two-wheeler from Suzuki in India and the top seller in the 125cc scooter category, the Suzuki Access 125 has been the brand’s ambassador in the Indian market since its launch.
Conversely, Honda has attempted to replicate the enormous popularity of the 110cc Activa by revamping it into a larger scooter with improved looks, the Activa 125.
Dimensions: Suzuki Access 125 vs Honda Activa 125
Although the Honda Activa 125 appears more significant than the Suzuki Access 125 in real life, there is not much of a size difference between the two scooters. The Suzuki Access 125 is longer than the Honda Activa 125, although the Honda Activa is somewhat broader and taller. Even though the Access 125’s seat is marginally longer than the Activa 125’s, it is positioned much higher. However, the Access 125 will feel friendlier to more inexperienced riders because of its lighter curb weight.
| Dimensions | Suzuki Access 125 | Honda Activa 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Width | 690 mm | 707 mm |
| Height | 1160 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1265 mm | 1260 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 162 mm |
| Seat Height | 773 mm | 712 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 103 kg | 110 kg |
Design: Suzuki Access 125 Vs. Honda Activa 125
Both scooters have undergone significant changes with their BS6 modifications compared to their respective versions. However, the Honda Activa 125 has received a far more substantial update regarding features and styling than the Suzuki Access 125, which has only seen minor changes.
The Suzuki Access 125 maintains the same neo-retro styling, with a chrome-plated headlamp and clear glass turn indicators arranged vertically on the front apron. However, this time, the headlamp is an LED unit. The side body panels maintain retro attractiveness by appearing bulgy, and the compact tail lamp cluster with transparent lens indicators is still on the back. The external fuel filler above the tail lamp cluster is another nice touch.
The Honda Activa 125, on the other hand, has entirely revised body panels that give it a considerably more modern and evolved appearance than the Suzuki Access 125. This makes it appear to have a considerable evolution from its predecessor. Here, the complete LED headlamp is more streamlined, and it looks more sophisticated thanks to the Y-shaped central apron design and Y-shaped chrome garnish between the C-shaped light cluster made up of daytime running LEDs and clear glass turn indicators. This one has considerably slimmer side body panels, and the chrome accents give it a more expensive appearance. Like the Access, this vehicle has an external fuel filler directly above its tail lamps. Its rear tail lamp cluster is more significant and features more angular turn indications.
Simple instrument consoles with an analog speedometer and small, rectangular LCD panels below it showing the trip meter, odometer, and fuel gauge are included with both scooter models. On the other hand, the Activa 125’s console appears marginally more significant and more readable.
Features: Suzuki Access 125 Vs. Honda Activa 125
In addition to its appearance, the Honda Activa 125 feels far more contemporary than the Suzuki Access 125, thanks to its feature set. In addition to an external gasoline filler, combined braking, LED headlamps, USB charging ports, ignition keyhole fundamental shutter mechanisms, alloy wheels, and front disc brakes are options on both scooters. The Honda Activa 125 does, however, come with a few more accessories, such as a pass flasher switch, an idle-stop system, and front LEDs that run during the day.
Engine: Suzuki Access 125 Vs. Honda Activa 125
In the premium scooter class, the Suzuki Access 125 and Honda Activa 125 boast the finest 125 cc engines thanks to their four-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engines that have a displacement of 124 cc. While the Honda Activa 125’s engine produces slightly more torque (10.3 Nm) than the Suzuki Access 125’s (10 Nm), the Suzuki Access 125’s engine delivers slightly more power (8.7 PS) than the Honda Activa 125’s (8.3 PS). In contrast, the Access 125 has a more excellent power-to-weight ratio and a more robust power delivery system due to its nearly 7 kg weight advantage.
| Specification | Suzuki Access 125 | Honda Activa 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 124 cc | 124 cc |
| Power | 8.6 bhp @6750 rpm | 8.19 bhp @6250 rpm |
| Torque | 10 Nm @5500 rpm | 10.4 Nm @5000 rpm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Top Speed | 90 kmph | 90 kmph |
Handling and Ride: Suzuki Access 125 Vs. Honda Activa 125
The mechanical components of the Suzuki Access 125 and Honda Activa 125 are the same: a single-sided hydraulic coil spring with a 90/100-10 tyre in the back and hydraulic telescopic forks and a 90/90-12 tyre up front. In contrast, the Suzuki Access 125 is a more manageable scooter due to its low curb weight, another advantage.
Price: Suzuki Access 125 Vs. Honda Activa 125
| Variants | Suzuki Access 125 | Variants | Honda Activa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access 125 Drum | ₹79,899/- | Activa 125 Drum | ₹79,806/- |
| Access 125 Disc | ₹85,001/- | Activa 125 Drum Alloy | ₹83,474/- |
| Access 125 Special Edition | ₹86,802/- | Activa 125 Disc | ₹86,979/- |
| Access 125 Ride Connect Edition | ₹90,500/- | Activa 125 H-smart | ₹88,979/- |
