Honda Activa 6G vs TVS Jupiter 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Activa 6G and TVS Jupiter 125 are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹0 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Jupiter 125 takes 4 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Activa 6G and 7.5/10 for the Jupiter 125.
Category by category
Price
Tie
Both start at ₹80,000 ex-showroom.
Running cost
Jupiter 125
Jupiter 125 claims 50 kmpl against 47 kmpl. That is roughly ₹0 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Jupiter 125
Jupiter 125 makes 0.4 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Jupiter 125
Jupiter 125 adds front disc brake that the Activa 6G does not have on any variant.
Warranty
Jupiter 125
Jupiter 125 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Activa 6G.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Jupiter 125 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is family and shopping runs
- your priority is two-up city riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Activa 6G | Jupiter 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹92,800 | ₹92,800 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹96,450 | ₹96,450 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,456 | ₹4,456 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,11,206 | ₹2,11,206 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaActiva 6G | TVSJupiter 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,540 | ₹2,540 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 109.5 cc | 124.8 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve, eSP | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Power | 7.8 bhp | 8.2 bhp |
| Torque | 8.8 Nm | 10.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 47 kmpl | 50 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled, fan | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | CVT automatic |
| Starter | Self start only | Self start only |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 106 kg | 108 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | 5.1 L |
| Seat height | 765 mm | 770 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 163 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm | 1275 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 18 L | 33 L |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 130 mm drum | 220 mm disc / 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | 3-step adjustable spring | Gas-charged, 3-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 90/90-12 |
Activa 6G vs Jupiter 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Activa 6G or the Jupiter 125?
- Both start at ₹80,000 ex-showroom Delhi.
- Which gives better mileage, the Activa 6G or the Jupiter 125?
- The Jupiter 125 claims 50 kmpl against 47 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Activa 6G and Jupiter 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹0: roughly ₹92,800 for the Activa 6G and ₹92,800 for the Jupiter 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 ₹2,11,206 for the Activa 6G and ₹2,11,206 for the Jupiter 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Jupiter 125 comes out ₹0 ahead.
