Aprilia SR 160 vs Honda Activa e

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Honda Activa e price starts at Rs. 1.18 Lakh, which is Rs. 2,545 cheaper than the base variant of Aprilia SR 160, priced at Rs. 1.21 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the SR 160 returns a claimed 35 kmpl, while the Activa e offers a claimed 102 km/charge. On the performance front, the SR 160 uses a 160.03cc engine producing 11.27 PS @ 7100 rpm and the Activa e a 3Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the SR 160 and Activa e, the Activa e is the better pick for affordability.

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SR 160 vs Activa e Comparison Summary

Specification Aprilia SR 160Honda Activa e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.21 LakhRs. 1.18 Lakh
Mileage / Range 35 kmpl102 km/charge
Engine / Battery 160.03 cc3 Kwh
Max power / Motor 11.27 PS @ 7100 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 118 Kg118 Kg

SR 160 vs Activa e Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia SR 160 STDHonda Activa e STD
Rating
77 reviews
64 reviews
Brand Name Aprilia Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.21 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.18 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 Stroke,SOHC 3 valve Not Available
Max Power 11.27 PS @ 7100 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Electric
Colors
Aprilia SR 160 Colors
Honda Activa e Colors
Braking Type Not Available Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-355.6 mm, Rear :-355.6 mm Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range Not Available 102 km/charge
ABS Single Channel Not Available
Starting Kick and Self Start Remote Start,Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Running Cost Rs. 2.86/km Rs. 0.19/km
EMI
Rs. 3,477 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 10,720 SR 160 Insurance Rs. 5,342 Activa e Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
3
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
90 kmph
80 km/Hr
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
Not Available
Motor Torque
Not Available
22 Nm
Battery Swap Capability
Not Available
Yes
Engine Type
Single cylinder, 4 Stroke,SOHC 3 valve
Not Available
Engine Displacement
160.03 cc
Not Available
Gear Box
CVT
Not Available
No. Of Batteries
Not Available
2
Max Power
11.27 PS @ 7100 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
13.44 Nm @ 5300 rpm
Not Available
Bore
58 mm
Not Available
Stroke
60.6 mm
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
1
Not Available
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive
Battery Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Ignition
Electronic EMS
Not Available
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Not Available
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
35 kmpl
Not Available
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Scooter Speed
Not Available
high
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Front fork with 30 mm inner tube
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Mono shock absorber
3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
1.8 kg/cm2 / 26 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
1.8 kg/cm2 / 26 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
2.0 kg/cm2 / 29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
2.2 kg/cm2 / 32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-14, Rear :- 120/70-14
Front :- 90/90-12,  Rear :- 110/80-12
Wheel Size
Front :-355.6 mm, Rear :-355.6 mm
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
780 mm
Not Available
Removable battery weight
Not Available
10.2 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.2 L
Not Available
Seat Length
Not Available
675 mm
Front Storage Compartment
Not Available
500 ml
Engine Oil Capacity
800 ml
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1985*806*1261 mm3
1854*700*1125 mm3
Wheelbase
1365 mm
1310 mm
Length
1985 mm
1854 mm
Ground Clearance
169 mm
171 mm
Height
1261 mm
1125 mm
Width
806 mm
700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
6 L
Not Available
Kerb Weight
118 Kg
118 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
220 mm
160 mm
Rear Brake Size
140 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Li-ion
Motor Type
Not Available
PMSM
Motor Power
Not Available
6 kW
Claimed range
Not Available
102 km/charge
Charging network / Battery swapping network
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Range
Not Available
102 km/charge
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 5AH
3 Kwh
Boot Light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Tubular chassis with open single cradle
Under Bone
Digital Display Type
LCD Connectivity
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Econ,Standard,Sport
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyfob
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
15:9 Dashboard Aspect Ratio
ABS Type
Single Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Assist
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Not Available
Electric Scooters
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Remote Start,Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Gradeability
Not Available
13°
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Backrest
Yes
Not Available
Carry hook
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
11 L
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Not Available
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
250-750 Kms/15-30 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
2500-3000 Kms/75-90 Days
Not Available
3rd Service
5500-6000 Kms/165-180 Days
Not Available
4th Service
8500-9000 Kms
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 60,000 Km
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
60000
50000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Aprilia SR 160
  • Updated motor offers more performance than before
  • Fuel-injection makes for a smoother motor
  • Best handling scooter in the country
Honda Activa e
  • The silhouette is similar to its ICE counterpart and it is a design that has been loved by the masses
  • 102km of claimed riding range should make it adequate for approximately four days of daily commuting
  • Batteries are swappable via stations which eliminates the the need to wait for the scooter to charge
  • The 7.0-inch TFT looks nice and also gets turn-by-turn navigation
Aprilia SR 160
  • Lacks features
  • Ride quality is still too stiff
Honda Activa e
  • Because of the swappable battery tech, there is no under seat storage space
  • Base variant misses out on Honda RoadSync Duo connectivity features
  • Will only be available in Delhi Bengaluru and Mumbai in the first phase
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which scooter to choose, SR 160 or Activa 125?
  • Both the scooters are good in their forte. Aprilia SR 160 updated motor offers more performance than before, Fuel-injection makes for a smoother motor, Best handling scooter in the country. Whereas, the Honda Activa 125 BS6 does everything the previous scooter did and builds on it. In terms of practicality, comfort, and reliability, few come as close as the Activa 125. It might not be thrilling to ride but with an extensive feature list, the Activa 125 ticks all the boxes of a family-oriented 125cc scooter. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read more -Aprilia SR 160 Road Test Review: The Sporty Scooter Receives A Much Needed Update.
Q. What is the difference between STD, Carbon, and race variants.?
  • There is no such difference in STD, Carbon, and Race variants except for colors and graphics.
Q. Which between SR 160 and NTORQ125 is a powerful scooter, more comfortable for a tall and hefty guy?
  • You got a bad response. Aprilia is hands down the best by a very very big margin . It is unlike the scooters you have ,heck it is a track machine
  • Selecting between the Aprilia SR 160 and TVS NTORQ 125 would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the brand, service availability, features required, performance, etc. If you're looking for a fast, fun to ride and feature-rich scooter, the TVS Ntorq 125 is the right choice for you. The fuel-injected 124.8cc single-cylinder engine produces 9.38PS and 10.5Nm. It still remains the benchmark for performance in its class and the sporty styling adds to its appeal. Our only grouse is the premium pricing post the BS6 update. On the other hand, the Aprilia SR 160 BS6 is a sporty scooter with a powerful 160.03 cc engine that puts out 11PS of power, which is 0.94PS more than the BS4 version. Its braking performance is excellent, razor-sharp handling makes it a hoot to ride and the quickest scooter that we tested. Moreover, comfort is something that can be judged personally and varies from person to person. We would suggest you take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
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Aprilia SR 160 Vs Honda Activa e FAQs

Which bike is best between Aprilia SR 160 vs Honda Activa e?
As per the users experiences Aprilia SR 160 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Honda Activa e is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Aprilia SR 160 vs Honda Activa e?
The Honda Activa e is cheaper than Aprilia SR 160 by ₹2,545.
Which bike offers better performance Aprilia SR 160 vs Honda Activa e?
As per the users experiences the Aprilia SR 160 has better performance.

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