Honda launched yet another women-friendly scooter which is reasonably
priced and with improved mileage. The new version of bestselling Activa
scooter is being touted as the cheapest in the 110cc segment and is
likely to unleash a price-war among the two-wheeler manufacturers.Apart from the pricing which is almost Rs.5,000 less than the base Activa, what makes Honda Activa-i stand out in the crowd is its fuel efficiency which is claimed to be 60kmpl. The weight of the two-wheeler is reasonably at 103kg which has been achieved by its ergonomic-designed body.
With a torque figure of 8.74Nm @ 5,500rpm, Activa-i uses air-cooled, 109cc mill as in other the Activa model and is capable of producing 8.15PS @ 7,500rpm. Using Honda Eco Technology (HET) in its engine, it combines some of the best features of the earlier models like Combi Brake System (CBS) which reduces braking distance by 24 per cent as compared to conventional brakes.
Maintenance of battery is one of the most cumbersome exercises for scooter drivers, thanks to the concept of maintenance free battery; it will not demand much of the attention. Likewise, its tubeless tyres and viscous air filter will make driving two-wheeler a pleasurable experience.
The automatic 110cc scooter has added yet another feature which is being appreciated for its functional value. Now, to bring the scooter on the main stand it will call for 15 per cent less effort as the grab rail and the stand lever have been re-worked upon.
The exterior of the scooter has been marginally changed with the frontal part looking more like the Aviator and the rear side with better tail lamp and nicely-shaped exhaust. It has an underseat storage capacity of 18-litre and a higher ground clearance of 165 mm.
With Honda Activa, Dio and Aviator already commanding a market share of 50 per cent in the segment, the new i addition will further strengthen Honda's position in the two-wheeler segment.
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