Apr 23, 2017 10:56 AM
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Yes, you read it right, the Activa is nothing but a waste of money on an old, bland looking, cheap quality scooter. The Activa is now a generation old and not much has changed. Honda just got the engine right in the Activa and is dragging its success on that front. Other than that, it offers nothing which would attract me before buying a scooter. Now let me present a list of what's wrong with the Activa-
- Low mileage- Even after claiming a mileage of 60 kmpl, it gives a mileage of 35-40 kmpl max.( User reviews) And most people don't get this because they buy it on the brand value and blindly go on using it without actually checking.
Cheap quality- Its everywhere, from the body to the utterly cheap plastic used on and around the dash which fades away after a few months and feels like its decades old. The guage cluster is also ancient and doesn't even get dedicated lights.
Looks- Most people don't buy scooters for their looks but this is seriously not good looking.
Aftersales- After asking many users of the Activa, I have come to know that Honda is the Tata of two wheelers. Many users have stopped going to Authorised service centers, and instead take it to their nearest mechanic who a better job.
Road Grip- What road grip?
Reliability- Not at all reliable.
So, the gist is that if you think before taking a decision, then think harder and go for any other scooter in this range which will give you more features, better quality and reliability, better mileage and at lower cost.(e.g. TVS Jupiter)
