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Honda Grazia 125 BS6 vs BS4: Differences Explained

For a premium of around Rs 13,600 over the launch price of the 2019 BS4-compliant Grazia, the BS6 iteration offers more than just an eco-friendly motor

For a premium of around Rs 13,600 over the launch price of the 2019 BS4-compliant Grazia, the BS6 iteration offers more than just an eco-friendly motor

Honda has finally launched the BS6-compliant Grazia 125 in the country at a starting price of Rs 73,912. That’s a premium of Rs 13,616 over the launch price of the 2019 Honda Grazia BS4. So what exactly does Honda offer in this greener iteration? 

Price Difference:

Check out the price list (ex-showroom Delhi) of the Honda Grazia 125 BS6 and its comparison with the BS4-compliant version in the table below:

Honda Grazia variants

Honda Grazia 125 BS6 Launch Price

2019 Honda Grazia BS4 Launch Price

Premium for the new Grazia 125 BS6

Standard (steel wheels with drum brakes)

Rs 73,912

Rs 60,296

Rs 13,616

Mid-spec (alloy wheels with drum brakes)

NA

Rs 62,227 

NA

Deluxe (alloy wheels with front disc brake)

Rs 80,978

Rs 64,668

Rs 16,310

While the premium is quite considerable, it is worth noting that inflation also plays an important role in driving up the prices. Honda also seems to have removed the mid-spec variant, presumably for brevity’s sake. Now, the base (Standard) variant gets all the bells and whistles as the top-end (Deluxe) version except for the Idling Stop System, front disc and alloy wheels. More on the features in the coming paragraphs.

Feature Changes:

When Honda launched the BS4 Honda Grazia, it was the first scooter both in the 110cc and 125cc segment to have an LED headlamp. The scooter was packed with other nifty features like an apron-mounted compartment with an integrated, optional USB charger, 3-in-1 lock switch on the apron, 3-Step Eco Speed indicator to give the riders a fair idea of how efficient their riding style is, and a fully digital instrument cluster with a tachometer.

Now with the Grazia 125 BS6, Honda seems to have fixed all the BS4-compliant model’s shortcomings and even given it more features. The BS6-compliant version finally gets an external fuel filler cap, which can be operated via the 3-in-1 lock switch on the apron. It retains the apron-mounted storage compartment. The scooter also gets a fully digital instrument cluster but this time around, there’s a little inset which shows useful data like distance-to-empty, real-time and average mileage, apart from the regular trove of information. It also gets a 3-step Eco Speed Indicator as before. Other major additions are the silent starter and the Idling Stop System like the Honda Activa 125. Instead of the Idling Stop System, the base variant gets an engine kill switch. The new Grazia 125 also features a side stand indicator with engine cut-off function. 

Powertrain Comparison:

The Honda Grazia 125 BS6 shares its engine with the Activa 125 BS6. However, it is tuned slightly differently. Check out the power and torque differences in the BS6 and BS4-compliant Grazia:

Specifications

BS6 Honda Grazia 125

BS4 Honda Grazia

Engine

124cc air-cooled engine with fuel injection

124.9cc single-cylinder air-cooled, carburetted engine

Peak power

8.25PS at 6000rpm

8.6PS at 6500rpm

Maximum torque

10.3Nm at 5000rpm

10.54Nm at 5000rpm

The BS6 Grazia 125 may not be as powerful or as torquey as its BS4 sibling but this engine is well known for its supreme refinement. It also features several efficiency-enhancing technologies such as an offset cylinder, tumble flow, piston cooling jet, optimised crankshaft and piston weights. All these measures help in improving the efficiency and at the same time, keep the emissions low and the refinement levels high. The BS4-compliant Grazia has none of these technologies. The new Idling Stop System in the Grazia 125 BS6 should also help in extracting more mileage, especially in traffic-riddled roads.

Underpinnings and Dimensions:

The Grazia 125 BS6 gets the same telescopic front fork as its predecessor but the rear end now comes with a 3-step preload-adjustable single shock absorber like the Activa 125. The brakes and wheels are unchanged. The Standard variant gets a 130mm drum on both ends, with 12-inch front and 10-inch rear steel wheels whereas the Deluxe version comes with a 190mm front disc and a 130mm rear drum. This variant rolls on blacked-out alloy wheels of the same size as the base variant. The wheels are shod with the same 90-section front and rear rubber as before.

Specifications

BS6 Honda Grazia 125

BS4 Honda Grazia

Wheelbase

1,260mm

1,260mm

Ground clearance

171mm

155mm

Kerb weight

108kg

107kg

Fuel tank capacity

5.3 litres

5.3 litres

Despite the all-new tech-laden engine and emission-restricting components, the BS6-compliant Grazia has gained just 1kg. The 16mm extra ground clearance should come in handy while going over our notoriously bad roads. 

The sharper design of the Grazia 125 BS6 also looks a lot sportier than before. It even gets a set of LED DRLs on the handlebar cowl and a ‘jet inspired’ redesigned tail lamp. But we feel that’s oddly reminiscent of the TVS NTorq 125. All in all, Honda seems to have made the Grazia a much well-rounded scooter in its BS6 iteration. However, at around Rs 80,000, the top-end variant is a bit too expensive for what it offers considering even the top-end TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition costs just as much as the base variant of the Grazia 125.

Honda Grazia BS4 User Reviews

S
shubham on Apr 21, 2024
4.0
Decent Bike

Mileage poses a significant issue with the Grazia. While the braking system is effective, it demands regular maintenance. If you prioritize cost-effective options with good mileage and low maintenance, Grazia might not be the ideal choice for you.Read More

A
aatikesh on Oct 30, 2023
3.8
Superb Performance

Superb performance, but the average is not good. I have been riding it since 2019, and it has never disappointed me. It can easily compete with TVS Ntorq in terms of drag race.

A
ankit on May 19, 2020
3.8
Amazing look...

Nice scooter for a male and female and awesome look in this price segment...

H
h on Apr 10, 2020
3.3
Need to improvement.

This scooter has a very little space and very small tire size as well.

A
atharva on Apr 04, 2020
4.7
Amazing design..

The Honda Grazia is the perfect scooter for youth with sporty looks to attract everyone. I am personally attracted to this scooter because of its sporty design, digital instrumental panel, mileage, and it's performance. It has low maintenance costs as compared to other scooters. And it's seat gives much better comfort for long rides. At last, I would say that this scooter is the beast.Read More

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Praveen M.
Engineer-turned-motoring journalist. A connoisseur of things with wheels, wings, and sometimes sails. Also happens to have a penchant for painting picture with words. This metalhead loves cruising down serpentine Ghats and laid-back arrow-straight highways.
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