Aprilia SR 125 vs Honda Activa 125

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 5 Oct 2026.

Aprilia SR 125
Honda Activa 125

Aprilia

SR 125

From ₹1.11 Lakh

Honda

Activa 125

From ₹89,656

Aprilia SR 125Tribute Edition · ₹1.11 Lakh
Honda Activa 125Activa 125 H-Smart · ₹96,122

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SR 125: ₹1.11 Lakh Activa 125: ₹96,122 (ahead) Activa 125 ₹14,887 cheaper
Braking SR 125: Combined braking (CBS) Activa 125: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage SR 125: 40 kmpl Activa 125: 47 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power SR 125: 10.3 PS (ahead) Activa 125: 8.42 PS Torque 10.35 vs 10.5 Nm
Weight SR 125: 118 kg Activa 125: 109 kg Seat height 780 vs 765 mm
Versions SR 125: 3 Activa 125: 3

Pick the SR 125 for more power.

Pick the Activa 125 for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.11 Lakh
₹96,122
On-road in
₹1.26 Lakh
₹1.09 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,111 a month
₹1,836 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
10.3 PS
8.42 PS
Torque
10.35 Nm
10.5 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
40 kmpl
47 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
124.45 cc
123.97 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 3-Valve, Air-Cooled, FI
4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI, BS-VI OBD-2
Bore x Stroke
52.0 mm x 58.6 mm
50.0 x 63.1 mm
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Forced Air Cooled
Fan Cooled
Gearbox
Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
Automatic (V-Matic)
Clutch
Self-Ventilating Dry Centrifugal Clutch
Automatic Centrifugal Clutch
Drive Type
Belt Drive (V-Belt)
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 220 mm (2-piston caliper)
190 mm Disc (Front on Disc trim) / 130 mm Drum
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 140 mm
130 mm Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Combined Braking System (CBS)
Combi Brake System (CBS)
Wheel Type
14-inch Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels (Disc/H-Smart) / Steel
Front Tyre Size
120/70-14 Tubeless
90/90-12 54J (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
120/70-14 Tubeless
90/100-10 53J (Tubeless)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
30 mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Hydraulic Monoshock (5-step preload adjustable)
3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Frame Type
Tubular Steel Open Cradle Frame
Underbone
Wheelbase (mm)
1365 mm
1,260 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
155 mm
162 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1985 mm
1,850 mm
Width (mm)
806 mm
707 mm
Height (mm)
1261 mm
1,170 mm
Seat Height (mm)
780 mm
765 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
118 kg
109 kg (Disc) / 110 kg (H-Smart)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
6.0 L (Reserve 1.2 L)
5.3 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital LCD Display
Semi-Digital Multi-Function Cluster (Real-time mileage, DTE)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (Aprilia MIA)
No
Navigation
App-based Turn-by-Turn (Optional)
No
USB Charging
Yes (Under-seat USB port with boot light)
Optional USB

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
No
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with DRLs
Full LED Headlamp with Chrome Garnish & Signature DRL
Taillight
LED ('X' graphic signature)
LED Tail Lamp
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Halogen
Bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece contoured sport seat
Single Piece Seat
Under-Seat Storage
~11 Litres with boot light & USB
18 Litres

Choice

Versions
3 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹1.11 Lakh – ₹1.14 Lakh
₹89,656 – ₹96,122
Colours
8 colours
8 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Tribute Edition₹1.11 Lakh Activa 125 H-Smart₹96,122 Activa 125 ₹14,887 less

On-road price in six cities

SR 125 Tribute Edition against Activa 125 Activa 125 H-Smart

CitySR 125Activa 125Gap
Mumbai₹1.29 Lakh₹1.12 LakhActiva 125 ₹16,778 less
Pune₹1.29 Lakh₹1.12 LakhActiva 125 ₹16,778 less
New Delhi₹1.26 Lakh₹1.09 LakhActiva 125 ₹16,331 less
Bengaluru₹1.37 Lakh₹1.13 LakhActiva 125 ₹23,587 less
Chennai₹1.3 Lakh₹1.11 LakhActiva 125 ₹18,849 less
Hyderabad₹1.33 Lakh₹1.13 LakhActiva 125 ₹20,256 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the SR 125 or the Activa 125?

The Activa 125, by ₹14,887 on the versions compared here: SR 125 Tribute Edition at ₹1.11 Lakh against Activa 125 Activa 125 H-Smart at ₹96,122, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.26 Lakh against ₹1.09 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Activa 125 claims 47 kmpl against 40 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The SR 125 Tribute Edition makes 10.3 PS and 10.35 Nm and the Activa 125 Activa 125 H-Smart makes 8.42 PS and 10.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,111 a month for the SR 125 and ₹1,836 for the Activa 125, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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