There was a time when two-stroke scooters used to dominate the country, over time the old vehicles were replaced by new automatic scooters. Honda Activa became the most popular in its segment due to new technology, advanced features and comfortable travel. For almost two decades, this scooter has remained the leader of its segment and even today no one else has been able to compete with it. Although many variants and trims are present in the market, but today we will tell you about its special premium variant, which makes it completely different from the regular model. The features and specifications of this variant will undoubtedly make you a fan-
The Honda Activa was introduced by the company in the year 2001 and since then it has been updated several times. The years went on and the Indian customers got the Activa in a new look every time. Last year, the company launched its sixth generation model Activa 6G, which was taken by the customers. In its current model, the company made many major changes, almost everything changed in the engine, features, specification, look and design. This scooter has always been able to maintain its hold among the customers due to the updates that are being received from time to time.
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You can guess the popularity of this scooter from the fact that till now the company has sold more than 25 million units, in the first fifteen years i.e. till 2015, the company has sold 10 million units and the remaining 5 years. That is, by 2020, it has sold 1.5 crore units. There will hardly be any other scooter that has gained so much popularity across the world like the Activa. However, these are the things of history, today we are going to introduce you to its premium variant-
What is the new premium variant of Honda Activa:
First of all, let’s talk about the size and design of the premium variant, the company has given it a very elegant and premium look. The dual tone paint scheme and silver accents on the body make it look beautiful. Exclusive colours, fresh graphics, body-coloured grab rail, black suspension and engine give you a premium feel. There is also a ‘Premium’ sticker with a thin crease line graphic on the side rear panel of the scooter.
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The length of this scooter is 1850 mm, width 707 mm, height 1170 mm and wheelbase of 1260 mm has been given. The most important thing is that considering the Indian condition, it also gets a ground clearance of 162 mm. The 712 mm long seat can easily accommodate two adults, the seat has also been given better cushioning, which makes your journey even more comfortable. Its total weight is 109 kg and in this you get a fuel tank of 5.3 liters capacity.
Talking about the engine, in the Activa Premium Edition, the company has used a fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 123.97 cc SI engine. This engine generates power of 6.10 kW and torque of 10.3 Nm. Equipped with PGM-Fi fuel system, this scooter has telescopic fork suspension at the front and spring loaded hydraulic suspension at the rear.
The scooter is equipped with these special technologies:
In the new Honda Activa Premium, the company has included eSP technology, which improves combustion while reducing friction. With this the scooter not only gives class leading performance but also increases the mileage. The company claims that this new scooter provides 13 percent more mileage. In this scooter, the company has used ACG starter technology, which starts the engine very silently, so that you can drive the scooter without noise. In the intelligent digital analog meter display, you get all the advanced information like real time mileage, average mileage, speed, time etc.
These features make it premium:
It has both kick and self system for starting. Drum brakes have been given at the rear with LED headlamps, tubeless tires and disc in the front wheel. Double lead external fuel cap, body colored grab rail, premium graphics, multi function switch, start/stop switch, signature LED headlamp and position headlamp etc. Its drum alloy variant costs Rs 78,725 and the disc variant costs Rs 82,280 (ex-showroom, Delhi).