Honda Activa 125 vs Kawasaki KLX 140R F

Last Updated: August 22, 2026

Honda Activa 125 price starts at Rs. 89,656, which is Rs. 2.89 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki KLX 140R F, priced at Rs. 3.79 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Activa 125 offers a claimed 47 kmpl, while the KLX 140R F delivers 60 kmpl. On the performance front, the Activa 125 uses a 123.92cc engine producing 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm and the KLX 140R F a 144cc engine producing 11 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Activa 125 and KLX 140R F, the KLX 140R F is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Activa 125 stands out for affordability.

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Activa 125 vs KLX 140R F Comparison Summary

Specification Honda Activa 125Kawasaki KLX 140R F
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 89,656Rs. 3.79 Lakh
Mileage 47 kmpl60 kmpl
Engine 123.92 cc144 cc
Max power 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm11 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 107 Kg99 Kg

Activa 125 vs KLX 140R F Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Activa 125 25 Year Anniversary EditionKawasaki KLX 140R F STD
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Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 89,656 Check On Road Price Rs. 3.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC
Max Power 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm 11 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Activa 125 Colors
Kawasaki KLX 140R F Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
Starting Kick and Self Start Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Not Available
EMI
Rs. 2,583 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 10,377 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,517 Activa 125 Insurance Rs. 12,616 KLX 140R F Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
90 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC
Engine Displacement
123.92 cc
144 cc
Gear Box
CVT
5 Speed
Max Power
8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm
11 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
12 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
50 mm
58 mm
Stroke
63.1 mm
54.4 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
9.5:1

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

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

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Ø33 mm, Telescopic Fork, Travel - 190mm
Suspension-Rear
3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Uni Trak Swingarm, Travel - 200 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
22 psi
14 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
22 psi
14 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
14 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
14 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12,Rear :-90/100-10
Front :-2.75-21Rear :-4.10-18
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
765 mm
860 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.3 L
Not Available
Front Storage Compartment
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1850*707*1160 mm3
2005*790*1135 mm3
Wheelbase
1260 mm
1330 mm
Length
1850 mm
2005 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
315 mm
Height
1160 mm
1135 mm
Width
707 mm
790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.3 L
5.8 L
Kerb Weight
107 Kg
99 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Not Available
Front Brake Size
190 mm
192 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
156 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Not Available
Battery Capacity
12V / 5AH
12V / 6AH
Seat Opening Switch
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Under Bone
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
1
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Not Available
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
External Fuel Filling
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Carry hook
Yes
Not Available
Underseat storage
18 L
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Not Available
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available

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

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 36,000 Km
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
30000

Pros and Cons

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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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Honda Activa 125 Vs Kawasaki KLX 140R F FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Activa 125 vs Kawasaki KLX 140R F?
Honda Activa 125 has out rated Kawasaki KLX 140R F on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Activa 125 vs Kawasaki KLX 140R F?
The Honda Activa 125 is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX 140R F by ₹2.89 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Activa 125 vs Kawasaki KLX 140R F?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 144 cc Petrol engine of KLX 140R F produces 11 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 12 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda Activa 125 has better performance.

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