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| Manufacturer | Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Honda de México |
|---|---|
| Also called | Activa Activa e: (electric) |
| Production | 2001–Present |
| Successor | Activa 125 (125 cc line) |
| Class | Motor scooter (step-through, automatic) |
| Engine | 100 cc (6.1 cu in) (2001–2008)[1] 109 cc (6.7 cu in) / 110 cc (6.7 cu in) (from 2009)[2] 125 cc (7.6 cu in) (Activa 125 line) |
| Power | 5.88 kW @ 8,000 rpm (109.51 cc, current spec)[3] |
| Torque | 9.05 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (109.51 cc, current spec)[3] |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Suspension | (Model year / generation dependent) |
| Brakes | (Model year / generation dependent; CBS introduced in 2009 update)[2] |
| Tires | (Tube-type on early models; later models include tubeless tyres depending on variant/year)[4] |
The Honda Activa is a motor scooter manufactured by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI). The Activa was introduced in India in 2001 as Honda’s first two-wheeler model for the country.[1] It is a step-through scooter with an automatic CVT drivetrain, sold primarily in 200 cc-class and also as a 125 cc derivative (Activa 125 line).
Honda introduced the Activa in India in 2001 as a 100 cc scooter positioned for mass-market use.[1] In April 2009, Honda announced a major update with a new 110 cc engine and feature upgrades (including CBS on select variants).[2] Over time, the model line evolved through multiple generations, with updates to emissions compliance, convenience features, and ride hardware.
The first-generation Activa launched in 2001 with a 100 cc engine and CVT automatic transmission.[1] Early models were positioned around durability and everyday usability, and Honda promoted features such as a strengthened inner tube (“tuff-up tube”) on the initial product line.[2]
Honda’s 2009 update introduced a new 110 cc-class engine and brought feature upgrades including CBS (Combi Brake) on select variants.[2] This generation also saw incremental improvements in refinement and running changes through the early 2010s.
Note: The Activa-i (introduced in 2013) was marketed as a lighter, more affordable model line alongside the Activa, rather than a numbered “generation” of the Activa itself.[5]
The Activa 3G was introduced in 2015 as the next major refresh for the Activa line, with styling and feature updates while retaining the core 110 cc-class positioning.[6]
The Activa 4G arrived in 2017 with a BS-IV compliant engine and updates such as AHO and convenience features (such as a mobile charging option on certain variants).[7]
The Activa 5G was launched in 2018 with updates including an LED headlamp and feature revisions, while continuing the BS-IV-era mechanical package.[8]
The Activa 6G was introduced as the BS-VI generation and added major hardware changes such as a fuel-injection system (PGM-FI) and telescopic front suspension (depending on variant/market configuration).[9] Honda’s later product updates continue to revise the 109.51 cc platform for compliance and features.[3]
In April 2014, The Economic Times reported the Honda Activa as the best-selling two-wheeler in India, outselling the Hero Splendor.[10]
In November 2018, HMSI crossed the 2.5 crore sales mark in its scooter segment, and Honda stated that the Activa was the largest contributor to this milestone.[11]
It took Honda 13 years to achieve the one-crore sales figure, but it managed to add another crore in the span of just three years. It then went on to achieve the next 50 lakh in just one year. Honda stated that it held 57 percent of the Indian scooter market share at the time, and that every second scooter sold in India was one of its own.[12]
In November 2020, HMSI introduced the Activa 6G 20th Anniversary Edition to commemorate 20 years of the Activa in India. The special edition featured cosmetic updates such as anniversary badging/graphics and a unique colour scheme, while remaining mechanically unchanged from the standard Activa 6G.[13][14]
In August 2022, Honda launched the Activa Premium Edition in India. The Premium Edition primarily added cosmetic enhancements (such as new paint options and premium detailing) and was positioned above the standard variants, while retaining the same mechanical package.[15][16]
In May 2019, HMSI introduced the Activa 5G Limited Edition in India. The limited-run variant primarily added cosmetic updates such as new dual-tone colour schemes, revised graphics and styling details, while remaining mechanically unchanged from the standard Activa 5G.[17][18]
In September 2023, HMSI launched an Activa 6G Limited Edition in India, again focused on cosmetic changes (new decals/graphics) and offered in select variants, with no mechanical changes reported.[19][20]
The Activa 110 is sold in multiple variants in India, typically including STD, DLX and a higher-spec H-Smart trim (availability varies by model year and market).[21]
Honda introduced H-Smart as a premium trim featuring a Honda Smart Key (keyless operation) and related convenience/security functions (such as remote unlocking for storage/fuel access). The H-Smart variant also introduced additional equipment such as alloy wheels compared to lower trims on certain model years.[22][23]
In January 2025, HMSI updated the Activa 110 to comply with OBD2B requirements and added new convenience and connected features. The update introduced a 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity compatible with the Honda RoadSync smartphone application (navigation and call/message alerts), a USB Type-C charging port, and an idling stop system, with some features limited to higher variants depending on configuration.[24][25][26]
Source[27]
Scooter of the Year 2001 (BS Motoring)
Scooter of the Year by Overdrive Magazine
Best automobile brand of India 2007 (Planman Media)
Scooter Customers Satisfaction No.1 - CNBC TV18 - Auto Car "Auto Awards 2008
Scooter of the Year - ET ZigWheels Awards 2009
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The Honda Activa is a motor scooter manufactured by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI). The Activa was introduced in India in 2001 as Honda’s first two-wheeler model for the country. It is a step-through scooter with an automatic CVT drivetrain, sold primarily in 200 cc-class and also as a 125 cc derivative (Activa 125 line).
The Honda Unicorn is a motorcycle developed by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India and introduced in 2004. It was internally called the CBF150M. The engine was taken from the CRF150F post 2005 engine. The previous version of CRF150F was the old CBZ classic. The design of the bike was done keeping in mind Indian road conditions. Many new features were incorporated, including a two-way air jacket and a diamond frame. The first version of the bike featured spoke wheels and kick start with an optional self-starter. Honda claimed the Unicorn accelerated from 0 to 60 km/h (0 to 37 mph) in 5 seconds. India Business Insight reported acceleration of 0 to 60 km/h (0 to 37 mph) in 5.28–5.86 seconds, and a top speed of 114 km/h (71 mph). Honda released this motorcycle to compete with the Bajaj Pulsar and the TVS Apache. Changes included alloy wheels, powder coated engine with a polished head, electric starter, new graphics, clear lens indicator lamps, a trip meter, and a slightly smaller rear grab rail. Performance changes included minor changes in the cylinder head, overhead valve, ignition remapping, and a rear sprocket increase of one tooth, which resulted in increased acceleration at the expense of reduced top speed. The air filter was changed from dry-paper to oil-coated to better suit dusty conditions and a new airflow screw was added to the carburetor. HMSI sold 720,000 Unicorns in 2007. The Unicorn overtook the Bajaj Pulsar to rank highest in its category, the premium segment, in the 2005 Motorcycle Total Customer Satisfaction (MTCS) survey of 7,000 customers conducted by the TNS specialist division, TNS Automotive. Honda began selling the Unicorn Dazzler variation in 2010. It has different bodywork and a rear disc brake instead of a drum brake.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, Pvt. Ltd., abbreviated as HMSI, is the wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Honda, Japan. Founded in 1999, it was the fourth Honda automotive venture in India, after Kinetic Honda Motor Ltd (1984–1998), Hero Honda (1984–2011) and Honda Siel Cars India (1995–2012). HMSI was established in 1999 at Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana.
The Honda Aviator was a motor scooter produced by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) from 2008 to 2020. HMSI positioned the Aviator as a more premium offering in the 110 cc scooter segment, with variant-dependent equipment such as a front disc brake and a larger front wheel on select trims.
Before the 1921 destruction of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Black residents had created a remarkable center of business and community life. The district included stores, professional offices, entertainment venues and homes owned by Black citizens. Understanding Greenwood means learning what was built—not only what was burned.
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