Vespa SXL 125 vs Honda Activa 125

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Vespa SXL 125 or Honda Activa 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between SXL 125 and Activa 125. Vespa SXL 125 Price starts at Rs.1.35 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6 CBS and Honda Activa 125 Price starts at Rs.80,256 (ex-showroom) for Drum. Vespa SXL 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 9.65 bhp @ 7400 rpm power whereas Honda Activa 125 is a 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 8.19 bhp @ 6250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, SXL 125 provides a mileage of 47.75 kmpl (base model), and Activa 125 has a mileage of 46 kmpl (base model). Vespa SXL 125 is available in 2 colours & 5 variants whereas Honda Activa 125 is available in 4 colours & 6 variants.

SXL 125 vs Activa 125

Key Highlights	Vespa SXL 125	Honda Activa 125
Price	Rs.1.35 Lakh	Rs.80,256
Engine Capacity	124.45 cc	124 cc
Power	9.65 bhp @ 7400 rpm	8.19 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Mileage/Range	47.75 kmpl	46 kmpl

Vespa SXL 125

BS6 CBS

Rs. 1.35 Lakh

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Honda Activa 125

Drum

Rs. 80,256

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TVS Jupiter 125

Drum Alloy

Rs. 79,299

Specifications Overview

SXL 125 specifications	Activa 125 specifications	Jupiter 125 specifications
Variant Name	BS6 CBS	Drum	Drum Alloy
On Road Price	1.51 Lakh Price Breakup	90,127 Price Breakup	93,626 Price Breakup
User Rating	4.0 8 Reviews	4.0 837 Reviews	4.1 121 Reviews
Transmission Type	CVT	CVT	CVT
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 Litres	5.3 Litres	5.1 Litres
Engine Displacement	124.45 cc	124 cc	124.8 cc

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

SXL 125 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Activa 125 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Jupiter 125 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	CBS	CBS	SBT
Calliper Type	Front 1 Piston	No	No
Front Disc Size	200	130	130
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	26	22	24
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	26	22	24
Front Wheel Size	11	12	12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29	29	32
Rear Wheel Size	10	10	12
Wheel Type	Alloy	Sheet Metal	Alloy
Front Suspension	AircrafderiveSinglSidArFronSuspensiowitAnti-DivCharacteristics	Telescopic Suspension	TelescopiHydraulic
Rear Suspension	Dual Effect hydraulic shock absorber with four position adjustable	3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic	MoNotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with Spring aid 3 step adjustable
Front Tyre Size	110/70 - 11	90/90 - 12	90/90 - 12

Instrumentation

SXL 125 Instrumentation	Activa 125 Instrumentation	Jupiter 125 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	No	No	No
Touch Screen Display	No	No	No
Fuel level guage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	No	No
Tachometer	No	No	No
Speedometer	Semi Digital	Analogue	Semi Digital
Odometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

Exterior

SXL 125 Exterior	Activa 125 Exterior	Jupiter 125 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED headlight	Yes	Yes	Yes

Warranty

SXL 125 Warranty	Activa 125 Warranty	Jupiter 125 Warranty
Basic Warranty	5 Years or 60000 km	3 Years or 36000 km	5 Years or 50000 km

Body & Suspension

SXL 125 Body & Suspension	Activa 125 Body & Suspension	Jupiter 125 Body & Suspension
Colors	SXL 125 Colours	Activa 125 Colours	Jupiter 125 Colours
Images	SXL 125 Images	Activa 125 Images	Jupiter 125 Images
Frame Type	MoNocoque Full Steel Body Construction	Under Bone	High Rigidity Underbone Type

Engine & Transmission

SXL 125 Engine & Transmission	Activa 125 Engine & Transmission	Jupiter 125 Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Ignition	-	CDI	CDI
Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity	124.45 cc	124 cc	124.8 cc
Engine Type	Single Cylinder 4 stroke&Air cooled& SOHC& 3 valves	Fan Cooled 4 Stroke BS-VI Engine	Single cylinder& 4 stroke& Air cooled
No. of Cylinders	1	1	1
No. of valves per cylinder	3	2	2
Transmission Type	CVT	CVT	CVT
Battery Capacity	0.06 kwh	0.048 kwh	0.048 kwh
Battery Type	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	MF Battery
Top Speed	90 kmph	90 kmph	95 kmph
Bore x Stroke	52 mm x 58.6 mm	50 mm x 63.1 mm	53.5 mm x 55.5 mm
Charging Socket	-	Yes	Yes
Configuration	9.2:1	-	10.3:1
Cooling type	Air Cooled	Air Cooled	Air Cooled

Comfort & Convenience

SXL 125 Comfort & Convenience	Activa 125 Comfort & Convenience	Jupiter 125 Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	No	No
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No	No
Front Storage Box	No	Yes	Yes
Geo Fencing	No	No	No
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	No	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	No	No	No
Service Reminder Indicator	No	Yes	Yes
Under Seat Storage	-	18	33
GPS & Navigation	No	No	No
Console Type	Semi-Digital	Semi-Digital	Semi-Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	No	Yes	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	No	No	Yes

Safety

SXL 125 Safety	Activa 125 Safety	Jupiter 125 Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	No	No	No
Radial Tyres	No	No	No
Side Stand Alarm	-	-	Yes
Pass Light	No	Yes	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes	Yes
Turn Signal	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No	No
Brake Assist	CBS	CBS	SBT
Power Modes	No	No	No
Slipper Clutch	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Traction Control System	No	No	No

Dimensions & Capacity

SXL 125 Dimensions & Capacity	Activa 125 Dimensions & Capacity	Jupiter 125 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1770 mm	1850 mm	1852 mm
Width	690 mm	707 mm	681 mm
Height	1140 mm	1170 mm	1168 mm
Wheelbase	1290 mm	1260 mm	1275 mm
Ground Clearance	155 mm	162 mm	163 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 Litres	5.3 Litres	5.1 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	0.7 Litres	0.8 Litres	0.8 Litres
Body Type	-	Scooter	Scooter
Seat Height	770 mm	712 mm	765 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	115 kg	110 kg	108 kg

Entertainment & Communication

SXL 125 Entertainment & Communication	Activa 125 Entertainment & Communication	Jupiter 125 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	-	Yes	-

Pros & Cons

SXL 125 Pros & Cons	Activa 125 Pros & Cons	Jupiter 125 Pros & Cons
Pros		Good build quality with no panel gaps Packed with features like H-Smart technology Disc brake variant offers good stopping power Engine is very smooth as well as powerful	Good ride and handling balance Powerful engine Well-priced spares
Cons		Suspension is not as comfortable as the rivals Standard variant has less braking power due to drum brakes Underseat storage space feels inadequate	Doesn't have resale value of its main rival Not as refined as Honda Activa 125

Detailed Comparison of Vespa SXL 125 and Honda Activa 125

Safety

SXL 125 comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On). Activa 125 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On).

Comfort & Convenience

Vespa SXL 125 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, USB Charger Port and Honda Activa 125, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Front Storage Box, Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator, Shutter Lock, Distance to Empty Indicator.

Dimensions

Vespa SXL 125 has a 7.4 Litres fuel tank with 1140 mm seat height. Honda Activa 125 has 1170 mm seat height and 5.3 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Vespa SXL 125 and Honda Activa 125 and TVS Jupiter 125 Owner Reviews

SXL 125 Review
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  Bhavuk
  6 Month ago
  3.8
  Good to drive, Heavy steel body, Nice pickup, Stylish body, In blue color looks awesome, Good paint quality still shines like new.
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  Vikas
  11 Month ago
  3.4
  Overall experience is good mostly with its comfort
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- A
  Amit
  1 Year ago
  3.5
  The scooter has comfortable seating and suspension too & looks good
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  Tushar
  2 Year ago
  4.8
  It comes with latest features like USB charging port, automatic headlight on, electric start, clock & 5 years standard warranty. My experience was very good.
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- AR
  Angad Ranyal
  2 Year ago
  4.0
  This scooter is worth every penny. If you din't mind spending around 90 grands and are in the market for a scooter, this scooter is for you. If you love riding, this will put a smile on your face every time you ride it.
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Vespa SXL 125 and Honda Activa 125 FAQs

What is the on-road price of Vespa SXL 125?

The on-road price of Vespa SXL 125 is Rs. 1.51 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Honda Activa 125?

The on-road price of Honda Activa 125 is Rs. 90,127 in New Delhi.

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Engine & Transmission

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

Dimensions & Capacity

Entertainment & Communication

Pros & Cons

Detailed Comparison of Vespa SXL 125 and Honda Activa 125

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Comfort & Convenience

Dimensions

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