Honda Activa 125 vs Suzuki Avenis 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Activa 125 and Suzuki Avenis 125 are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹205 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Activa 125
The Activa 125 starts ₹205 lower (₹92,806 against ₹93,011), about ₹10 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Avenis 125
Avenis 125 claims 49.6 kmpl against 47 kmpl. That is roughly ₹787 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Avenis 125
Avenis 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 81 against 78 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Warranty
Activa 125
Activa 125 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Avenis 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Activa 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
- your priority is daily city commuting
Buy the Avenis 125 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is style-conscious commuting
- your priority is first sporty scooter
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Activa 125 | Avenis 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹92,806 | ₹93,011 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,06,900 | ₹1,07,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹91,475 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,132 | ₹5,140 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,24,942 | ₹2,21,215 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaActiva 125 | SuzukiAvenis 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹92,806 | ₹93,011 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,940 | ₹2,950 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 123.9 cc | 124.3 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 8.3 bhp | 8.6 bhp |
| Torque | 10.5 Nm | 10 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 47 kmpl | 49.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | CVT automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 107 kg | 106 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | 5.2 L |
| Seat height | 765 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm | 1265 mm |
| Length | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Width | 707 mm | 710 mm |
| Height | 1160 mm | 1175 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 190 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | 3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic | Swing Arm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 90/100-10 |
Activa 125 vs Avenis 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Activa 125 or the Avenis 125?
- The Activa 125 is cheaper by ₹205 at the base variant (₹92,806 against ₹93,011 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Activa 125 or the Avenis 125?
- The Avenis 125 claims 49.6 kmpl against 47 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Activa 125 and Avenis 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹200: roughly ₹1,06,900 for the Activa 125 and ₹1,07,100 for the Avenis 125, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,24,942 for the Activa 125 and ₹2,21,215 for the Avenis 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Avenis 125 comes out ₹3,727 ahead.
