2018 Honda Activa-i launched in India for Rs. 50,010
What's the story
As the latest variant of Activa-i, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has introduced the 2018 Activa-i in India.
Priced at Rs. 50,010 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the updated scooter comes with some upgrades in the instrument cluster and new graphics, along with new color options.
In essence, it is the lighter and cheaper version of the popular Activa scooter.
Here's our roundup.
The updates
2018 Honda Activa-i: At a glance
The updated Activa-i gets a revised instrument cluster, new metallic exhaust muffler, a front hook for holding bags and four-in-one lock with seat opening switch.
It gets new dual-tone body graphics, body colored mirrors, and 18-liters under-seat storage capacity.
Further, it will be available in new Candy Jazzy Blue, Imperial Red Metallic, Lush Magenta Metallic, Orchid Purple Metallic and Mat Axis Grey Metallic colors.
Engine and Power
Under the hood
The 2018 Activa-i gets no under the hood changes.
It is powered by a 109cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine (BS-IV compliant) which produces maximum power of 8bhp at 7,000rpm and peak torque of 9Nm at 5,500rpm, and comes paired to a continuous automatic transmission unit.
The scooter gets tubeless tyres, 130mm drum brakes at both rear and front, and Combi-Braking System (CBS) as standard equipment.
Information
Activa-i has largely remained overshadowed by the popular Activa 5G
The Activa-i model was first introduced back in 2013 but did not receive any updates for quite some years until 2017. This model has largely remained overshadowed by the Activa 5G model which sits above it in terms of price and features.