Honda Activa 125 vs Honda QC1

Last Updated: September 29, 2026

Honda Activa 125 price starts at Rs. 89,656, which is Rs. 1,052 cheaper than the base variant of Honda QC1, priced at Rs. 90,708. In terms of efficiency, the Activa 125 returns a claimed 47 kmpl, while the QC1 offers a claimed 80 km/charge. On the performance front, the Activa 125 uses a 123.92cc engine producing 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm and the QC1 a 1.5Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the Activa 125 and QC1, the Activa 125 is the better pick for affordability, while the QC1 stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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Activa 125 vs QC1 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda Activa 125Honda QC1
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 89,656Rs. 90,708
Mileage / Range 47 kmpl80 km/charge
Engine / Battery 123.92 cc1.5 Kwh
Max power / Motor 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 107 Kg89.5 Kg

Activa 125 vs QC1 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Activa 125 25 Year Anniversary EditionHonda QC1 STD
Rating
163 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 89,656 Check On Road Price Rs. 90,708 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine Not Available
Max Power 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Electric
Colors
Honda Activa 125 Colors
Honda QC1 Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range Not Available 80 km/charge
Charging Time Not Available 6.5 Hr
Starting Kick and Self Start Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Running Cost Rs. 2.13/km Rs. 0.12/km
EMI
Rs. 2,583 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 6,517 Activa 125 Insurance Rs. 5,694 QC1 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
90 kmph
50 km/Hr
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
Not Available
Motor Torque
Not Available
77 Nm
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Motor Waterproofing Rating
Not Available
IP67
Dedicated Charger Compartment
Not Available
Yes
Charger Warranty
Not Available
3 Years
Engine Type
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Not Available
Engine Displacement
123.92 cc
Not Available
Gear Box
CVT
Not Available
No. Of Batteries
Not Available
1
Max Power
8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
Not Available
Bore
50 mm
Not Available
Stroke
63.1 mm
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
1
Not Available
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Not Available
Battery Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Available

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

Mileage (Overall)
47 kmpl
Not Available
0-40 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
9.4s
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
Not Available
9.4s
Scooter Speed
Not Available
high
Estimated Mileage
40-45 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
5 Step Adjustable Hydraulic

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
22 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
22 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12,Rear :-90/100-10
Front :- 90/90-12, Rear :- 90/100-10
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
765 mm
704 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.3 L
Not Available
Front Storage Compartment
Yes
1.45 L
Length*Width*Height
1850*707*1160 mm3
1826*701*1129 mm3
Wheelbase
1260 mm
1275 mm
Length
1850 mm
1826 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
169 mm
Height
1160 mm
1129 mm
Width
707 mm
701 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.3 L
Not Available
Kerb Weight
107 Kg
89.5 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
190 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
110 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Li-ion
Motor Type
Not Available
BLDC
Motor Power
Not Available
1.8 kW
Claimed range
Not Available
80 km/charge
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Conventional Charging Time
Not Available
6 Hours 50 Minutes
Range
Not Available
80 km/charge
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 5AH
1.5 Kwh
Charging Time
Not Available
6.5 Hr
Charging Time(0-80%)
Not Available
4 Hrs 30 Min
Seat Opening Switch
Yes
Yes

Frame Type
Under Bone
Under Bone
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Econ,Standard
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
1
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Body Type
Not Available
Electric Scooters
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Gradeability
Not Available
7°
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
External Fuel Filling
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Carry hook
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
18 L
26 L
Charger Output
Not Available
330 W
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Not Available
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 36,000 Km
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
50000

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 QC1
  • Looks futuristic and elegant, Available in 5 different colour options, Good enough power for short city commutes
Honda Activa 125
  • Makes same power and torque as before
  • Significantly costlier than before
Honda QC1
  • Misses out on smartphone connectivity features, Might feel under powered at times with just a 50kmph top speed, Gets a small 1
  • 5kWh battery pack
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Honda QC1 has out rated Honda Activa 125 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Activa 125 vs Honda QC1?
The Honda Activa 125 is cheaper than Honda QC1 by ₹1,052.
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As per the users experiences the Honda Activa 125 has better performance.

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