I will make this review short and simple. My need of a 2 wheeler was not daily commuting from place to place but to do the household shopping, quick personal needs and secondly a scooter which my wife could use for the similar purposes, taking to the office too when required. Except the second part(she never found time to take a 2 wheel license in 2 years, but drives 4 wheel since 5 years), all other purposes have been successfully getting done as wished. I bought a new one in May 2006, now completing 2 years 2 months of happy riding. Coming to the better part of Honda Activa;
Its a very userfriendly scooter, there are no complicated controls nor tools
Ride comfort is very much better than a kinetic or other mopeds
Easy to maintain and economical
Mileage part is satisfactory for this segment of 2 wheelers
Modern styling which may not be outdated soon
Service back up is great in most cities
What more can we expect from a scooter? Unfortunately we dont have scooters or bikes in India that has sound system, AC, wipers, windsheild and many other stuff which can be put for hours of comparing, analysis, research and finalising. I would prefer an Activa anyday, on any road throughout the year except heavy monsoons!