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Honda Activa 125 vs Vespa ZX

Vespa ZX Price starts at Rs. 1.17 Lakh which is Rs. 20,563 costlier than base model of Honda Activa 125 priced at Rs. 96,270. The claimed mileage of Honda Activa 125 is 47 kmpl whereas the mileage of Vespa ZX is 45 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda Activa 125 is powered by 123.92 cc engine , while Vespa ZX is powered by 124.45 cc engine. Honda Activa 125 is available in 6 different colours while Vespa ZX comes with 4 colours. The Comparison Honda Activa 125 vs Vespa ZX can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Activa 125 vs ZX

Key Highlights Activa 125 DLXZX 125
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine Single Cylinder 4 stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, 3 valves FI
Max Power 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm 9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm

Activa 125 vs ZX Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Activa 125 DLXVespa ZX 125
Rating
11 reviews
58 reviews
Brand Name Honda Vespa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 96,270 Check On Road Price Rs. 1.17 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine Single Cylinder 4 stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, 3 valves FI
Max Power 8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm 9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Activa 125 Colors
Vespa ZX Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Drum Drum
Braking Type Combi Brake System Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm Front :-254 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Steel Wheel
Starting Kick and Self Start Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 2,773 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 3,366 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,489 Activa 125 Insurance Rs. 7,032 ZX Insurance
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Engine Type
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Single Cylinder 4 stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, 3 valves FI
Engine Displacement
123.92 cc
124.45 cc
Max Power
8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm
9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm
Max Torque
10.5 Nm @ 5000 rpm
10.11 Nm @ 5600 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
50 mm
52 mm
Stroke
63.1 mm
58.6 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
3
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Electronic EMS
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
9.2:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
47 kmpl
45 kmpl
Top Speed
90 kmph
90 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12,Rear :-90/100-12
Front :-90/100 - 10, Rear :-90/100 - 10
Peak Power
8.42 PS @ 6500 rpm
9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Front :-254 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Steel Wheel
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
22 psi
26 psi

Seat height
765 mm
770 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
130 kg
Length*Width*Height
1850*707*1160 mm3
1770*690*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1260 mm
1290 mm
Length
1850 mm
1770 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
155 mm
Height
1160 mm
1140 mm
Width
707 mm
690 mm
Fuel Capacity
5.3 Liters
7.4 Liters
Kerb Weight
107 Kg
115 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
Bulb
Saddle Height
765 mm
770 mm
Front Brake Diameter
190 mm
200 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
130 mm
140 mm

Battery Type
...
Lead Acid
Additional Features
...
Air Filter ( Paper Type )
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 5AH
...
Seat Opening Switch
...
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

Frame
Under Bone
Monocoque Chassis
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
...
Display
4.2 Inch TFT Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
...
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
External Fuel Filling
...
Techometer
Digital
...
Clock
Passenger Footrest
Passenger Backrest
...
Carry hook
Underseat storage
18 L
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
60000

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
Vespa ZX
  • Stunning and timeless Vespa styling
  • Smooth engine with adequate power figures
  • Comfortable ride quality
Honda Activa 125
  • Makes same power and torque as before
  • Significantly costlier than before
Vespa ZX
  • Lack of features like smartphone connectivity
  • Expensive price tag despite being the most affordable one

Is Vespa ZX Better Than Honda Activa 125?

100% users have chosen Vespa ZX over Honda Activa 125 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 111 users have also rated Vespa ZX and Honda Activa 125 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Honda Activa 125 has out rated Vespa ZX on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Activa 125 ZX
Mileage 3.6 3.8
Performance 3.9 4.3
Comfort 3.8 4.3
Maintenance 3.5 3.8
Features 3.9 4.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Is Vespa ZX 125 better or Vespa VXL 150 for semi hilly areas for a senior citizens?
  • Selecting between the Vespa ZX 125 and Vespa VXL 150 would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the engine, features, drivability, etc. If budget is not a constraint, then you may go with the VXL 150. The iconic Vespa is much sought-after because of its funky design and reasonably powerful engine. Apart from the new paint schemes and alloy wheels, the brand has updated the scooter with smartphone connectivity as well. Called the Vespa Connectivity app, it lets users access their scooter’s details like service history and last-parked location on their smartphones. The Panic Alert feature helps the user to reach out to the pre-set emergency contact with the current location, should anything unfortunate occur. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for details.Read More: -
Q. Vespa ZX 125 is good or bad compared to other scooters?
  • Compared to other scooters, it doesn’t provide the value.
  • Vespa are for Those Who want 1) Retro Looks,2)Superb Build Quality,3)Throaty Engine,But Not Best among Mileage munchers...
  • Every scooter has its identity...wr carry luggage with pillion or 4 in a scooter..a family in a scooter..vespa is not meant for that..its for good roads better with single rider ...little vibrations..CVT gear is good ... vespa will make its place in our market...wait for electric scooter shoot out..
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Q. Which is the best for mileage between VESPA VXL 125 OR VESPA ZX?
  • Which is best for long journeys ,bad roads ,village roads
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Honda Activa 125 Vs Vespa ZX FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Activa 125 vs Vespa ZX?
Honda Activa 125 has out rated Vespa ZX on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Activa 125 vs Vespa ZX?
The Honda Activa 125 is cheaper than Vespa ZX by Rs. 20,563.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Activa 125 vs Vespa ZX?
For the DLX 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 125 version, 124.45 cc Petrol engine of ZX produces 9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm of power and 10.11 Nm @ 5600 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda Activa 125 has better performance.

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