Honda Activa 6G vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Activa 6G and Bajaj CNG Bike are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The CNG Bike costs ₹24,237 more than the Activa 6G, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 30% extra.
The Activa 6G takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Activa 6G and 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike.
Category by category
Price
Activa 6G
The Activa 6G starts ₹24,237 lower (₹80,000 against ₹1,04,237), about ₹770 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 47 kmpl. That is roughly ₹9,431 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Activa 6G
Activa 6G has the better power-to-weight ratio: 73 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
Activa 6G
Activa 6G is 43 kg lighter and lower in the seat (765 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Activa 6G.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Activa 6G if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is family use
Buy the CNG Bike if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is daily high-mileage commuting
- your priority is fuel-cost-conscious riders
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Activa 6G | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹80,000 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹92,800 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹96,450 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,456 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,11,206 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaActiva 6G | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹80,000 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,540 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 109.5 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve, eSP | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 7.8 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 8.8 Nm | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 47 kmpl | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled, fan | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | 5 Speed |
| Starter | Self start only | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 106 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | — |
| Seat height | 765 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 18 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | 3-step adjustable spring | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 120/70-16 |
Activa 6G vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Activa 6G or the CNG Bike?
- The Activa 6G is cheaper by ₹24,237 at the base variant (₹80,000 against ₹1,04,237 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Activa 6G or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 47 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Activa 6G and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹26,600: roughly ₹92,800 for the Activa 6G and ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike, 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 ₹2,11,206 for the Activa 6G and ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹6,779 ahead.
