Honda Activa 125 vs Suzuki Access 125 Features: Which One’s The Smarter Buy?

The Honda Activa 125 and Suzuki Access 125 are both segment leaders when it comes to value for money, practical 125cc family scooters. You may wonder, which one’s more feature-packed? Well, this comparison between the top variants of the two scooters should give you the answer: 

Instrument Cluster

Both of these 125cc scooters come with a 4.2-inch TFT console which are quite bright and easy to read. Both consoles also support smartphone connectivity and show SMS/call alerts, along with turn-by-turn navigation. The display on the Activa 125 shows rpm (tachometer) along with all the basic information, while the one on the access 125 misses out on the tachometer but gets a battery voltage meter. Honda has also given a 5-way joystick in the Activa 125 to navigate through all the menus. All in all, the console features are pretty much neck-to-neck in the two scooters.

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Convenience Features

Both of these Japanese scooters get a USB charging port located on the apron for conveniently charging a mobile phone. However the Access 125 comes with two cubby holes at the front, one on each side, for extra storage. Also, in terms of the underseat space, the Suzuki takes a massive lead as it gets a 24.4-litre boot, which is 6.4 litres more than that on the Honda.

However, the Honda Activa 125 does get an idle stop-start system which the Access 125 misses out on. Honda claims that this system increases the overall mileage of the scooter when ridden on roads with heavy stop-go traffic. Other than this, both scooters get an external fuel filler cap located just above the taillights. 

Additional Features

The Honda Activa 125 takes a lead when it comes to some innovative features. Honda has given the H-smart variant of the Activa 125 keyless ignition. It comes with a key fob, rather than a conventional key, and can be used for locating your scooter in a busy parking lot, and starting the scooter up without even taking the key fob out of your pocket. 

Price & Verdict

All prices ex-showroom Delhi.

Both the Honda Activa 125 and Suzuki Access 125 are quite well-equipped, but they cater to slightly different needs. The Access 125 focuses more on practicality with its spacious under-seat storage and additional cubby hole, making it ideal for everyday usage. 

The Activa 125 meanwhile, feels more premium with features like idle stop/start, and keyless ignition that add more convenience. Interestingly, despite being the more feature-rich option, the Activa 125 is actually more affordable. So, while the Activa 125 offers better value for features, the Access 125 scores higher on practicality and day-to-day convenience. In the end the choice is yours, if you want a feature-rich scooter or a more practical scooter.

Want to know how these scooters compete with each other in other aspects? Have a look at our detailed comparison.