Since New Year, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has been in the process of updating its portfolio. Along with ensuring OBD2B compliance, Honda has also introduced new features for its scooters and motorcycles. 2025 Honda Activa gets the same treatment and is updated for MY25. Models also updated include Honda Dio, CB650R, CBR650R and Livo.
2025 Honda Activa Launched – What’s new?
One of the most important updates is OBD2B compliance for the 109.51cc, single-cylinder PGM-Fi engine. This ensures that Activa is ready to meet the mandates prescribed under the upcoming stricter emission regulations. OBD2B is the next stage of OBD Stage II (BS VI) emission norms. Multiple sensors are part of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems, which measure emissions in real-time and alert the rider in case of any irregularities.
2025 Honda Activa’s updated engine generates 8 PS and 9.05 Nm of torque. Users can expect improved fuel efficiency, as the engine is equipped with an Idling engine stop system. This setup is designed to stop fuel wastage at brief stops such as at traffic signals. The engine turns off automatically at such brief halts. Users can start the engine again just by turning the throttle grip. If all vehicles are equipped with an idling stop system and everyone uses it, fossil fuel usage can be brought down significantly.
New features
2025 Honda Activa gets a new 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity. When paired with Honda RoadSync app, users can access a wide range of connectivity features such as calls, text alerts and navigation. Another useful update is the addition of Type-C USB charging port.
2025 Activa is available in three variants – STD, DLX and H-Smart. Now, even the DLX variant gets alloy wheels. Visually, the 2025 Honda Activa is largely the same as the outgoing model. While the Standard variant has a halogen headlamp, the DLX and H-Smart variants have LED units.
Colour options available with 2025 Honda Activa include Pearl Precious White, Decent Blue Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black, Mat Axis Gray Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic and Pearl Siren Blue. Excluding the OBD2B-compliant engine, other hardware specifications remain the same as earlier. Honda Activa utilizes an Under Bone frame, with telescopic front forks and a unit swing 3-step adjustable rear suspension.
Front and rear wheels are 12-inch and 10-inch, respectively, wrapped in 90/90 and 90/100 tubeless tyres. These tubeless units are made from specialized compounds that reduce rolling resistance. Braking setup comprises drum brakes at both ends. Activa has ground clearance of 162 mm and a fuel tank of 5.3-litre capacity.
2025 Honda Activa pricing
With the updates, the new 2025 Honda Activa is now available at a slightly higher pricing. The base variant starts at Rs 80,950. The current model is available at a starting price of Rs 78,684. That means a price increase of Rs 2,266. New 2025 Honda Activa will continue to rival the likes of TVS Jupiter and Hero Pleasure Plus XTEC.
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