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Hero Xoom 125 vs Honda Activa

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Hero Xoom 125
Honda Activa

Hero MotoCorp

Xoom 125

From ₹83,394

Honda

Activa

From ₹76,358

Hero Xoom 125Xoom 125 VX · ₹83,394
Honda ActivaSTD · ₹76,358

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Xoom 125: ₹83,394 Activa: ₹76,358 (ahead) Activa ₹7,036 cheaper
Braking Xoom 125: Not listed Activa: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Xoom 125: 52.8 kmpl Activa: 59.5 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Xoom 125: 9.8 bhp (ahead) Activa: 7.84–7.99 PS Torque 10.4 vs 9.05 Nm
Weight Xoom 125: 110 kg Activa: 106 kg Seat height 775 vs 765 mm
Versions Xoom 125: 2 Activa: 4 (ahead)

Pick the Xoom 125 for more power.

Pick the Activa for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹83,394
₹76,358
On-road in
₹95,335
₹87,616
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,602 a month
₹1,472 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
9.8 bhp
7.84–7.99 PS
Torque
10.4 Nm
9.05 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
52.8 kmpl
59.5 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
124.6 cc
109.51 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC, 2-Valve, FI
4-Stroke, SI Engine, BS-VI OBD-2
Bore x Stroke
52.4 mm x 57.8 mm
47.0 x 63.1 mm
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Fan Cooled
Gearbox
Variomatic Drive (CVT)
Automatic (CVT / V-Matic)
Clutch
Dry Centrifugal Clutch
Automatic Centrifugal Clutch
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Drum (VX) / Disc, 190 mm (ZX)
130 mm Drum
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm
130 mm Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Integrated Braking System (IBS)
Combi Brake System (CBS) with Equalizer
Wheel Type
14-inch cast alloy (VX) / machined-finish diamond-cut alloy (ZX)
Sheet Metal / Alloy (H-Smart)
Front Tyre Size
90/90-14 Tubeless
90/90-12 54J (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-14 Tubeless
90/100-10 53J (Tubeless)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Monoshock Hydraulic Damper
3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Frame Type
High-rigidity Underbone Frame
Underbone
Wheelbase
1315 mm
1,260 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
162 mm

Dimensions

Length
1905 mm
1,833 mm
Width
735 mm
697 mm
Height
1170 mm
1,156 mm
Seat Height
775 mm
765 mm
Kerb Weight
110 kg
106 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.5 L (Reserve 1.1 L)
5.3 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital LCD Display with Bluetooth Connectivity
Analogue (H-Smart Smart Key with keyless start)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Call, SMS, phone battery alerts)
No
Navigation
Turn-by-Turn navigation on ZX only
No
USB Charging
Yes (USB charging port)
Optional USB

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
No
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Illuminated Start Button
ZX only
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp
LED Headlamp with DRL (DLX/H-Smart)
Taillight
LED H-signature
Bulb
Turn Indicators
Sequential LED winkers on ZX, standard LED on VX
Bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Two-tone sport contoured seat
Single Piece Long Seat
Under-Seat Storage
~20 Litres with boot light
18 Litres
Front Storage
ZX only
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹83,394 – ₹86,950
₹76,358 – ₹91,482
Colours
4 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

Xoom 125 VX₹83,394 25 Year Anniversary Edition₹85,339 Activa ₹1,945 more

On-road price by city

Xoom 125 Xoom 125 VX against Activa STD

CityXoom 125ActivaGap
Mumbai₹97,836₹89,906Activa ₹7,930 less
Pune₹97,836₹89,906Activa ₹7,930 less
New Delhi₹95,335₹87,616Activa ₹7,719 less
Bengaluru₹98,670₹90,670Activa ₹8,000 less
Chennai₹97,002₹89,143Activa ₹7,859 less
Hyderabad₹98,670₹90,670Activa ₹8,000 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 Xoom 125 or the Activa?

The Activa, by ₹7,036 on the versions compared here: Xoom 125 Xoom 125 VX at ₹83,394 against Activa STD at ₹76,358, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹95,335 against ₹87,616.

Which gives better mileage?

The Activa claims 59.5 kmpl against 52.8 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Xoom 125 Xoom 125 VX makes 9.8 bhp and 10.4 Nm and the Activa STD makes 7.84–7.99 PS and 9.05 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,602 a month for the Xoom 125 and ₹1,472 for the Activa, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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