There are Bikes. there are scooters and then there is Honda ACTIVA.
You talk about the product if you like it or if u dislike it. an I LOVE my ACTIVA.
I think after 6 months and 6000Kms I can do justice and write a review. Here it goes.
I has been a long dream of owning a bike and the dream came true in May 2009.
As I am a married guy I was looking out for a bike which I and my wife can drive. Though there are quite a few options available in market, I thought of each one before finalizing Activa
Bajaj Kristal - Ruled out - Looks very small for a person of my size [ 70+ Kgs;-) ].
Hero Honda Pleasure - Ruled out - Though a good scooter the marketing they have done is mostly for female users
TVS Scooty - Ruled out - Girly looks
Kinetic - Good one but didnt appeal me.
Kinetic Italiano - I liked it. but huge one for a scooter thing
Suzuki Access - I like this one too and was near to finalize. but there were no service station near to the place where I stay. The nearest Access service station is 25+ Kms away
So after all this search and analysis I dropped in Honda showroom where the new Activa was on display. I instantly decided to book.
I got the delivery in 1st Week of May and since then I am enjoying my ride
Looks: Overall the looks are good. It looks slightly bigger than older version. The dealer(Sai Point, Thane) has made the round guard & crash guard compulsary. I think the new Activa looks good without the guards
Comfort: Wider and comfortable seat. you dont get tired riding for long time.
Drive quality: good acceleration. Though I cannot put it in figures but easy to pull when signal turns Green;-). Engine is responsive.
Comfortable at speed of 70 Kmph doesnt shake(engine is 10 cc powerful so making the Activa heavier than older version. I have touched 80Kmph on my Activa but not recommended.
Mileage: I am getting a good mileage of 48-50 Kmpl if driven between 50-55Kmph. If you drag it to 70Kmph the milege drops to 45Kmpl
Fuel tank capacity - 5.3 ltrs. I felt it should be bit more.
Boot space is good. Can hold my helmet, toolkit and some other things.
Good & clear headlights & Indicators. Riding is dark is safe.
Ok Suspension. Sometimes you feel bumby ride. I think this will be same for all scooters due to small tyres.
Coming to Dealer SaiPoint - I have been provided satisfactory service and I am happy with it.
Thanks all for reading the review.