BSA Scrambler 650 vs Honda Activa 125

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Honda Activa 125 price starts at Rs. 89,656, which is Rs. 2.35 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BSA Scrambler 650, priced at Rs. 3.25 Lakh. On the performance front, the Scrambler 650 uses a 652cc engine producing 45 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Activa 125 a 123.92cc engine producing 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Scrambler 650 and Activa 125, the Activa 125 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Scrambler 650 stands out for performance.

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Scrambler 650 vs Activa 125 Comparison Summary

Specification BSA Scrambler 650Honda Activa 125
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.25 LakhRs. 89,656
Mileage Not Available47 kmpl
Engine 652 cc123.92 cc
Max power 45 PS @ 6500 rpm8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm
Kerb weight 208 Kg107 Kg

Scrambler 650 vs Activa 125 Key Highlights

Basic Info BSA Scrambler 650 Raven BlackHonda Activa 125 25 Year Anniversary Edition
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Brand Name BSA Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 89,656 Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 45 PS @ 6500 rpm 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BSA Scrambler 650 Colors
Honda Activa 125 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,897 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 2,583 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,573 Scrambler 650 Insurance Rs. 6,517 Activa 125 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
2
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
90 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
652 cc
123.92 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
CVT
Max Power
45 PS @ 6500 rpm
8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
Bore
100 mm
50 mm
Stroke
83 mm
63.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
10.0:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
47 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
40-45 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
41 mm Telescopic Forks
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock Absorbers
3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
22 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
22 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-19,Rear :-150/70-17
Front :-90/90-12,Rear :-90/100-10
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
765 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
1.3 L
Front Storage Compartment
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
1850*707*1160 mm3
Wheelbase
1465 mm
1260 mm
Length
Not Available
1850 mm
Ground Clearance
187 mm
162 mm
Height
Not Available
1160 mm
Width
Not Available
707 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
5.3 L
Kerb Weight
208 Kg
107 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
190 mm
Rear Brake Size
255 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 5AH
Seat Opening Switch
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Not Available
Under Bone
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kick Start
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
1
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Scrambler Bikes
Not Available
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Carry hook
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
18 L
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
Not Available
750-1000 Kms / 1 Month
2nd Service
Not Available
5500-6000 Kms / 6 Months
3rd Service
Not Available
11500-12000 Kms / 1 Year

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 36,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
36000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Activa 125
  • Get a new and more stylish design at the front
  • Features a 4.2 inch TFT screen with smartphone connectivity
  • All variants get a front disc brake as standard
Honda Activa 125
  • Makes same power and torque as before
  • Significantly costlier than before
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BSA Scrambler 650 Vs Honda Activa 125 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BSA Scrambler 650 vs Honda Activa 125?
The Honda Activa 125 is cheaper than BSA Scrambler 650 by ₹2.35 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BSA Scrambler 650 vs Honda Activa 125?
For the Raven Black version, 652 cc Petrol engine of Scrambler 650 produces 45 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 55 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the 25 Year Anniversary Edition version, 123.92 cc Petrol engine of Activa 125 produces 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque

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