Honda Activa 125 vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Activa 125 and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹1,07,193 more than the Activa 125, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 116% extra.
The Roadster Pro takes 3 of the 4 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Activa 125 and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
Activa 125
The Activa 125 starts ₹1,07,193 lower (₹92,806 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹3,400 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro adds single-channel abs and rear disc brake that the Activa 125 does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, projector headlamp and bluetooth connectivity and 10 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Activa 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is daily city commuting
- your priority is first-time scooter buyers
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Activa 125 | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹92,806 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,06,900 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,132 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,24,942 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaActiva 125 | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹92,806 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,940 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 123.9 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | — |
| Power | 8.3 bhp | — |
| Torque | 10.5 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 47 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | — |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 107 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | — |
| Seat height | 765 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm | — |
| Length | 1850 mm | — |
| Width | 707 mm | — |
| Height | 1160 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 190 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Suspension | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | 3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | — |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | — |
Activa 125 vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Activa 125 or the Roadster Pro?
- The Activa 125 is cheaper by ₹1,07,193 at the base variant (₹92,806 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Activa 125 and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹1,10,600: roughly ₹1,06,900 for the Activa 125 and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, 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 ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Activa 125 comes out ₹23,228 ahead.
