Honda Activa H-Smart vs TVS Jupiter ZX: Features Explained

Published January 23, 2023
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Feature-packed variants of the two very popular scooters go head-to-head

Honda Activa H-Smart vs TVS Jupiter ZX: Features Explained highlights

Honda just rolled out the next update for the Activa, and no, it isn’t calling it Activa 7G. Called the new Activa H-Smart, this is the top-of-the-line variant of the Activa 6G and features a keyless system. While this new feature gives a mass-appeal scooter like the Activa a hint of modernity, we question if it’s enough. In order to determine if Honda’s H-Smart is really good enough, let’s use another tech laden scooter and its arch rival for reference - TVS Jupiter ZX SmartXonnect.

Features	Honda Activa H-Smart	TVS Jupiter ZX
Keyless access	Yes	No
Keyless ignition, seat lock/unlock	Yes	No
Find my scooter	Yes	No
Onboard immobiliser	Yes	Yes (a physical key, duh!)
Full digital display	No	Yes
Bluetooth connectivity	No	Yes
Navigation	No	Yes (turn-by-turn)
Voice Assist	No	Yes
Smart start-stop	No	Yes
Silent Starter	Yes	Yes
USB charging	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Pillion backrest	No	Yes

Sure, the Jupiter ZX SmartXonnect (Rs 85,673) is more expensive than the Activa H-Smart (Rs 80,537), but the latter isn’t really bringing tangible convenience. For example, while the Activa H-Smart is keyless, we still have to push buttons and turn knobs to open the seat, fuel filler cap etc. On the other hand, the Jupiter brings turn-by-turn navigation, which has more real-world usage.

Honda Activa H-Smart vs TVS Jupiter ZX: Features Explained details

But, it’s also in the small things where the Jupiter simply does it better. For instance, it gets a cubby holder on the front apron just below the USB charger to charge your phone on the go. Stuff like this makes the scooter experience more seamless.