Honda Activa 125 H-Smart Vs TVS Jupiter 125 SmartXonnect: Which One Offers Better Features?
Both scooters come with a rich feature list, but which one gives you more for your money? Let’s find out
The top-trims of both the Honda Activa 125 and TVS Jupiter 125 are loaded with features like full colour TFT consoles with smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation, among others. Let’s compare what each family-oriented 125cc scooter brings to the table:
TFT Console
The top H-Smart variant of the Honda Activa 125 steps up from the base trim with a 4.2-inch full colour TFT with Bluetooth connectivity via Honda’s RoadSync app. Through the display, riders can access turn-by-turn navigation, call/SMS alerts and control music. It gets a joystick on the left side switchgear to control the functions on the cluster. There’s even a 3-level brightness setting.
The ‘SmartXonnect’ variant of the TVS Jupiter 125 also gets a colour TFT cluster, but it’s split in two parts. It has smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, call/SMS alerts, and music controls as well. It also adds voice assist, live news notifications, weather and sports scores via the TVS app. It even displays read-outs like distance to empty (DTE), and average or instant mileage.
Convenience Features
The Honda Activa 125 H-Smart features keyless ignition and smart key fob functions like SmartFind, SmartUnlock (unlocking handlebar, fuel lid, under-seat boot) and even an immobiliser (which prevents the engine from starting if the original key is not used). Both scooters get engine idle start-stop systems, and USB type-C charging ports on the apron.
Beyond the display, the TVS Jupiter 125 SmartXonnect gets a follow-me headlamp which stays on for a set time after switching off, and a hazard light switch. This variant also gets a pillion backrest for added comfort. The TVS scooter has a Jupiter-sized 33-litre underseat storage as compared to the Activa’s 18 litres. While both also have external fuel filler caps, the Jupiter’s is more convenient by being on the apron. On the other hand, the Honda Activa’s fuel filler cap is placed just above the tail light.
Pricing & Verdict
The Jupiter 125 SmartXonnect is priced at Rs 86,400, whereas Activa H-Smart at Rs 91,983 (both prices ex-showroom) – which is Rs 5,583 more. Both are feature rich 125cc commuter scooters, but the TVS Jupiter 125 is the more practical of the two with its larger underseat storage and fuel filler cap location. The 2025 Honda Activa 125 stands out with its keyless functionality. It’s a neat feature to have, but not as useful as say – having a large underseat storage. More importantly, it’s hard to justify the premium for the geeky features.
User Reviews
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