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Honda Activa 125 vs Vespa ZX

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Honda Activa 125
Vespa ZX

Honda

Activa 125

From ₹89,656

Full Activa 125 page Change

Vespa

ZX

From ₹1.15 Lakh

Full ZX page Change
Honda Activa 125Activa 125 Anniversary Edition · ₹89,656
Vespa ZXVespa ZX 125 · ₹1.15 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Activa 125: ₹89,656 (ahead) ZX: ₹1.15 Lakh Activa 125 ₹25,184 cheaper
Braking Activa 125: Combined braking (CBS) ZX: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Activa 125: 47 kmpl (ahead) ZX: 45 kmpl Claimed
Power Activa 125: 8.42 PS ZX: 9.77 PS (ahead) Torque 10.5 vs 10.11 Nm
Weight Activa 125: 109 kg ZX: 114 kg Seat height 765 vs 770 mm
Versions Activa 125: 3 (ahead) ZX: 1

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

Pick the ZX for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹89,656
₹1.15 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.02 Lakh
₹1.3 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹2,716 a month
₹3,450 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
8.42 PS
9.77 PS
Torque
10.5 Nm
10.11 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
47 kmpl
45 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

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

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
190 mm Disc (Front on Disc trim) / 130 mm Drum
Disc, 200 mm, 2-piston caliper (or Drum, 140 mm on base ZX)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
130 mm Drum
Drum, 140 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Combi Brake System (CBS)
Combined Braking System (CBS)
Wheel Type
Alloy Wheels (Disc/H-Smart) / Steel
10-inch 3-Spoke Cast Alloy Wheels (or Steel Wheels)
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 54J (Tubeless)
90/100-10 53J Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
90/100-10 53J (Tubeless)
90/100-10 53J Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
Single-Sided Aircraft Link Arm with Coil Spring and Hydraulic Damper
Rear Suspension
3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Dual-Effect Hydraulic Shock Absorber (4-step preload adjustable)
Frame Type
Underbone
Steel Monocoque Full-Metal Chassis
Wheelbase
1,260 mm
1290 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
155 mm

Dimensions

Length
1,850 mm
1770 mm
Width
707 mm
690 mm
Height
1,170 mm
1140 mm
Seat Height
765 mm
770 mm
Kerb Weight
109 kg (Disc) / 110 kg (H-Smart)
114 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.3 Litres
7.4 L (Reserve 1.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Semi-Digital Multi-Function Cluster (Real-time mileage, DTE)
Classic Analogue Speedometer with Fuel Gauge and Odometer
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
No
Navigation
No
No
USB Charging
Optional USB
No / Optional

Safety & Convenience

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

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with Chrome Garnish & Signature DRL
Halogen Multi-reflector (H4 55/60W) in round chrome bezel
Taillight
LED Tail Lamp
Bulb / Incandescent
Turn Indicators
Bulb
Bulb / Incandescent

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single Piece Seat
Single-piece flat cushioned bench seat
Under-Seat Storage
18 Litres
~17 Litres (under-seat storage)

Choice

Versions
3 versions
1 version
Price range
₹89,656 – ₹96,122
₹1.15 Lakh
Colours
8 colours
4 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

Activa 125 Anniversary Edition₹89,656 Vespa ZX 125₹1.15 Lakh ZX ₹25,184 more

On-road price by city

Activa 125 Activa 125 Anniversary Edition against ZX Vespa ZX 125

CityActiva 125ZXGap
Mumbai₹1.05 Lakh₹1.33 LakhActiva 125 ₹28,382 less
Pune₹1.05 Lakh₹1.33 LakhActiva 125 ₹28,382 less
New Delhi₹1.02 Lakh₹1.3 LakhActiva 125 ₹27,627 less
Bengaluru₹1.06 Lakh₹1.41 LakhActiva 125 ₹35,524 less
Chennai₹1.04 Lakh₹1.34 LakhActiva 125 ₹30,427 less
Hyderabad₹1.06 Lakh₹1.38 LakhActiva 125 ₹32,079 less
Ahmedabad₹1 Lakh₹1.28 LakhActiva 125 ₹27,123 less
Kolkata₹1.03 Lakh₹1.31 LakhActiva 125 ₹27,879 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 Activa 125 or the ZX?

The Activa 125, by ₹25,184 on the versions compared here: Activa 125 Activa 125 Anniversary Edition at ₹89,656 against ZX Vespa ZX 125 at ₹1.15 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.02 Lakh against ₹1.3 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Activa 125 claims 47 kmpl against 45 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Activa 125 Activa 125 Anniversary Edition makes 8.42 PS and 10.5 Nm and the ZX Vespa ZX 125 makes 9.77 PS and 10.11 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,716 a month for the Activa 125 and ₹3,450 for the ZX, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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