KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Suzuki Access 125 price starts at Rs. 79,8999 ex-showroom
- Powered by a 124cc, 4- Stroke, 1-Cylinder, air cooled engine
Directly rivals the Honda Activa 125
The Suzuki Access 125 scooter has managed to rise out of its ranks and stand up as the main rival to the supremely popular Honda Activa 125. It isn't just out of pure luck, but the drivability and the comfort that it offers. But that's not all either. It has plenty of features that make the ride a lot more convenient and practical at the same time. Let's look at the key features that you'll find on the scooter, but before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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1. Fully Digital Cluster
The Suzuki Access 125 comes with a fully digital instrument console which adds a flair to the usually boring scooter displays. It notifies about the speed and other essential ride-related stats digitally, something that not a lot of scooters currently offer.
Competition Check: The Honda Activa 125 is its main rival and it comes with a conventional analogue cluster. Although it gets a supplementary digital display for mileage below the main cluster, that's about it.
2. Bluetooth Connectivity
Taking the functionality of the digital console even further, you get Bluetooth Connectivity that adds a whole new level as to what the display can aid the rider with. You get calls and message notifications, but most importantly, you get turn-by-turn navigation on the console, which is super beneficial
Competition Check: Again, the Activa 125 doesn't come with any Bluetooth connectivity. However, the H-Smart variant gets a car-like key fob that behaves in the same manner, which is quite convenient.
3. USB Charging Socket
The Suzuki Access 125 in its Ride Connect and the Special Edition comes with a USB Socket just above the open glove box for charging your smartphones or other compact electronic devices on the go. This is something very practical to have for quick energy top-ups. However, If this had been given in a more secure place, something like under the seat or somewhere else, it would have been perfect.
Competition Check: Honda Activa 125 does not offer any charging solution.
4. Engine Start/Stop Switch
Adding a layer of convenience, you get an engine start/stop switch that is a blessing when riding in traffic jams amid recurring red light stops. Simply manage the ignition with just the push of a switch and you are ready to go.
Competition Check: Activa 125 also offers this convenience. However, while you have to enter the key in the ignition for the Access, the H-Smart edition takes away this hassle and only needs the key within a 2-meter radius.
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5. LED Headlamp
For a much more effective illumination, the Suzuki Access 125 comes with an LED headlamp that is good enough for when the conditions get dark. The turn indicators are placed on the front panel and not on the headlamp cowl.
Competition Check: Honda Activa 125 also gets an LED headlamp for enhanced illumination and low power consumption.
Verdict
Suzuki is tghe only brand that has managed to put some brakes on the crazy high sales of Honda Activa. Although it has not impacted it in true sense, but when the customers want something other than the ususal, this is the only solid option in the market with a refined engine and tons of features that it offers.
