2019 BS6-compliant Honda Activa 125 India Launch Confirmed

Update: Honda has launched the new Activa 125. Read more details here. 

The 2019 iteration is the first BS6-compliant two-wheeler from Honda

Honda unveiled the scooter back in June. Expect the 2019 model to command a premium of around Rs 5,000 over the current model. The 125cc motor is slightly less powerful than before. 

Honda is all set to launch the BS6-compliant Activa 125 in India on September 11. The Japanese bike maker has already showcased the 2019 iteration a few months back. As far as its price is concerned, we expect it could command a premium of around Rs 5,000 over the current model, which starts at Rs 60,347 (ex-showroom Delhi). 

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Recently, we got our hands on leaked documents, which revealed some interesting technical specifications of the 2019 iteration of the Activa 125. Powering the scooter is a 124cc single-cylinder engine which is BS6-compliant and makes 8.29PS of power at 6,500rpm, which is 0.34PS less than the current-gen model. 

In terms of dimensions, the 2019 Activa 125 is 36mm longer, 3mm wider and 19mm taller than the current-gen scooter. As per the document, the scooter will come in three variants: front disc with alloy wheels, drum brakes with alloy wheels, and drum brakes with sheet metal wheels. We have done a detailed story about the new 2019 Activa 125, which you can read here. 

Moreover, the Japanese bike maker has also revealed that all its BS6 two-wheelers will be equipped with fuel injection. Additionally, the manufacturer has also said that some models will not be upgraded to BS6 and thus, could be discontinued soon.