Best Alternative to Honda Activa – Top Gearless Scooter

Check out the best alternative to Honda Activa the top gearless scooter bikes in India.

Honda Activa is definitely the first choice for people who are looking to buy a gearless two-wheeler which can also be used as a utility vehicle. The popularity of Honda Activa speaks so much about the vehicle. However, one of the drawbacks of this gearless scooter is the price. The on-road cost of more than Rs. 65,000 in most of the cities in India forces the users to think about its alternative. Not to mention that the heavy weight of the vehicle adds further to its quest for a replacement.Best Honda Activa AlternativesBest Honda Activa Alternatives

Are you looking for Honda Activa alternatives which are similar? Some of the alternatives of Honda Activa are listed below –

Hero Maestro




Hero Maestro can be considered as the best alternative of Honda Activa. The 4 stroke, single cylinder engine with 109 CC displacement  produces a maximum power of 8.04 Bhp @7500 rpm and maximum torque of 9.10 Nm @5500 rpm. It also has air-cooled new generation Honda engine with the CVT transmission. While it has a single rear shock absorber, it has dual linked front shock absorbers. One of the major advantages is that the scooter is lightweight and is ideal for city ride.

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It also has 130mm drum brakes in the front and rear portion with combined braking system (CBS) technology. The looks are definitely muscular, while the speedometer is analog, the fuel economy meter is digital. Mileage of this scooter is 40-45 kmpl. Compared to the mileage and the quality of the vehicle, Hero Maestro appears to be the most nearest competitor.

Price bracket – Rs 52,000 to Rs 56,000

Suzuki Access 125

Suzuki Access is another gearless scooter which can prove to be a good alternative to Honda Activa. Suzuki Access 125 is priced almost equal to Honda Activa; however, it has a better displacement engine of 125CC, power of 8.58 Bhp @ 7800 rpm, and torque of 9.8 Nm @5000 rpm. The four-stroke, CVT transmission, air-cooled OHC scooter is available in both self and kick-start. Both the front and rare brakes consists of drum brakes. While the scooter gives almost the same mileage as Honda Activa, it has a better under seat storage of 20 liters compared to Activa. It also has a sleeker seat compared to Honda Activa. Mileage is between 45-53 kmpl.

Price Bracket – Rs 51,000 to Rs 54,000

Kinetic Sym Flyte

Kinetic Sym Flyte is the latest launched product after Mahindra’s acquisition of Kinetic in 2008. It provides a good alternative to Honda Activa. The 4 stroke 124.6CC engine comes 130mm drum brakes can produce maximum power of 8 Bhp @ 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 0.91 kgm @ 5500 rpm. Kinetic Sym Flyte is ideally suited for women because of its light weight and front fueling. As far as the fuel economy is concerned, Sym Flyte gives a mileage of 40-50 kmpl.

Price – Rs 42,000 to Rs 46,000

TVS Jupiter

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TVS Jupiter uses same engine as Honda Activa. The CVT transmission 4 stroke 110CC engine produces maximum power of 8PS a maximum speed of 85.2 kph. TVS Jupiter promises to deliver a mileage of 62 kmpl. It offers the largest leg space among its class. Unlike Activa, Jupiter has a fuel filling cap located at the tail of the scooter, thus, the rider does not have to open the seat to fill up petrol. The parking lamps, LED tail lamp, reserve fuel indicator and pass-by switch are the new additions in TVS Jupiter.

Price – Rs 49,000 to Rs 52,000

TVS Wego

Launched in 2009, TVS Wego is one of the best alternatives to Honda Activa and other gearless scooters for unisex. Unlike Honda Activa, TVS Wego comes with disk brakes with 110 cc capacity engine. The four stroke engine produces 8.1PS of power and 8Nm of torque.

Price – Rs 51,000 to Rs 56,000

Piaggio Vespa

If the price is not your lookout for Honda Activa alternatives, then go with stylish, trendy Piaggio Vespa, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer. They are stylish, light in weight and offers comforts for people in sitting and driving.

Price – Rs 70,000 to Rs 90,000

So which of these best Honda Activa replacement has impressed you? What’s in your mind?

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