Suzuki All New Access 125 vs Honda Activa 4G
Both Suzuki Access and Honda Activa 4G are revamped
versions with BSIV compliant engines.
Important Bits:
Suzuki All New
Access 125
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Honda Activa 4G
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(On Road price (Mumbai)
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Drum Brake Variant
₹ 66,950
Disk Brake Variant ₹ 70844
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₹ 62,500
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Engine Displacement (CC)
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124 cc
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109.19 cc
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Power (PS@rpm)
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8.6 bhp. @ 7000 rpm
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8 bhp. @ 7500 rpm
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Real World Mileage
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50-55 kmpl
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50-55 kmpl
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Kerb Weight
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102 kgs.
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108 kgs.
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Access 125 2017 vs Activa 4G Video:
Pricing &
Features:
The All New Suzuki
Access 125 retails at ₹66,950 for the Drum variant and ₹70,844 for the Disc variant (both on-road
prices). It has seen a complete redesign for this year. Honda Activa 4G on the other
hand retails at around ₹62.500 (on-road). Prominent changes in the Access include a complete
redesigned retro-styled look, Chrome Head Lamp cover which helps not only in
styling but ensures long spread of the headlight. It has a partial Digital
meter which the Activa 4G lacks plus some well thought of Suzuki features that
come in handy. Although the Activa 4G does come with an Automatic Headlamp on
(AHO) but we believe that it doesn’t add much value.
One important point to
mention here is the Access has a 125 CC engine and weighs 102 Kgs. While the
Activa 4G has a 109 CC engine and weighs 108 Kgs. This difference in the two
scooters translates to a better P2W ratio and better fuel economy for the
Access (even if it has more CC’s). Remember, weight is always the killer.
Build Quality &
Refinement:
Both Scooters are well
built and are refined though the Suzuki Access does feel like a better finished
product of the two.
The Activa 4G has a full
metal body while the Suzuki Access claims it does but it is not, however, that
is in no way a deal-breaker.
Performance:
Without a doubt the
Suzuki Access is the better performer of the two not only in terms of power but
also the Fuel economy thanks to the weight reduction in the New Access.
Access sports a new SEP
BSIV engine while the Activa 4G sports a HET BSIV engine. Both are reliable and
are based on proven platforms but in our tests the Access came out to be the
better performer and better refined of the two.
Comfort &
Ergonomics:
The New Suzuki Access
trumps here and by far it a very well thought of, practical scooter (as they
say, devil is in the details) and Suzuki did think a lot keeping the user in
mind. For eg. It now sports a new and improved longer seat and floor board,
both help in comfort and carrying the extra grocery that mum ordered you to get
from the supermarket. The luggage compartment is also slightly larger and the
largest in its segment.
It has a well thought of
front pocket which can even hold a water bottle but mainly for mobile phones,
also comes with an optional charging point. One push central locking system
works really well because you don’t have to remove the key every time you want
to open the seat. It is an extremely convenient and well thought of feature.
To us, the Activa 4G
features seemed cosmetic rather than practical and a modern scooter should be
practical and stylish. For example, Dymanic Front Stance, Premium 3D Emblem.
Charming Headlamp, Graceful Tail Lamp, Convenient Lift-up Independent Cover (CLIC)
offers easier & faster servicing. (Not sure if this would really help the
Owner or the mechanic, we believe the latter). All these features add no
practical value.
Overall, the features in
the Activa 4G seem to be developed keeping in mind the youth who need a scooter
with style. Whereas the Access is a more mature platform.
Handling & Ride
Quality:
Both Scooters are well
made, ride really well and quality is good. The engine on the Suzuki Access
felt more refined, smooth and quicker off the mark in our tests.
Reliability &
After Sales Service:
Both scooters are
extremely reliable thanks to their Japanese lineage and after-sales service is
well established throughout the country.
Verdict:
The Suzuki Access is the
clear winner, the base variant is costlier by ₹ 4,000 than the Activa 4G, but
that should not be a deal breaker because Access delivers more power yet
returns a similar average, is an extremely well thought of, practical yet
stylish scooter.