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Originally Posted by raksrules I would also like to not spend a lot so the only contendors are..
Honda Activa
TVS Jupiter 125
Suzuki Access 125
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Hi,
As mentioned above Honda Activa is default choice, even I cannot agree more. I have not used Access but only heard positives.
I own TVS Jupiter ZX 2016 model done 25k, bought against general opinion of family(esp. father) for my sister who hardly used it for 6 months during her last semester in college. Although a lot has changed in newer generations but deep down company DNA will reflect in the product.
My brother-in-law has Activa 6G with remote key, after using it for couple of weeks and my prior experience of older generations I list my observations below.
Jupiter Pros vs Activa:
1. Jupiter is lighter and more agile to use than Activa(bought because primary user at that time was my younger sister).
2. Activa and Jupiter both offer telescopic suspension at front but on loose surface as you turn the front tyre starts to loose grip due to heavier back in Activa, from my personal experience.
3. Petrol refill lid in Jupiter is single action and easier to use, unlike Activa where it's 2-stage in 6G(lid is opened by three way button and then unscrew the petrol filler cap which results in rider or pillion getting down to refuel).
4. Under seat storage area has always been better in Jupiter.
5. Jupiter ZX was bought at approx. 62k and Activa was approx 64.5k, remember this was 2016 and base Jupiter model was 59k on road.
6. TVS offered 5 years default warranty at no extra charge and delivered the vehicle immediately.
7. I have always found brakes in Activa inadequate for the weight of vehicle whereas in Jupiter brakes are slightly better and progressive in action.
Activa Pros vs Jupiter:
1. Jupiter has vibration which are tiring in long rides whereas 15 year old 70k run Activa will run butter smooth if maintained well, that's Honda.
2. Jupiter's seat is very odd in design, rider and pillion will keep on sliding forward when brakes are applied and this results in back pain in shoulder blade area. Activa seat design is simply great for both rider and pillion.
3. Jupiter's seat cushion is soft which results in sore behind in longer rides, no such issue in Activa.
4. Activa 6G has MRF tyres vs Jupiter has TVS tyres, TVS tyres are extremely poor in quality from experience.
5. Except horn switch, all switches have been replaced in Jupiter because they failed, even the horn button has some rust issue which was incorrectly diagnosed to faulty battery when not used for extended period resulting in irregular sounding horn, I have used
abused Activas where switch gear worked perfectly.
6. Activa 6G and previous generations can reach 80 kmph easily with slight strain on engine but in Jupiter the vibrations will let you experience roadway's bus.
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7. Handle lock assembly mounting screws of Jupiter tends to get loose with time and the whole front has to be removed to tighten it up, never faced such issue in Activa.
8. Jupiter's exhaust pipe tends to rust.
9. Jupiter's original spark plug went kaput out of no where withing first month, changed to Champion brand, this went out within few weeks, TVS service technician suggested engine head gasket leak causing this, I took a chance and went with Bosch spark plug this time as I could not muster the courage to get engine opened on new vehicle and get an earful from father, never faced this issue again.
Activa 6G which I used recently had remote key, which basically works as keyless system, vehicle detects the key and you rotate a gas burner type knob for unlocking, seat/petrol lid open mode, ignition, I can't remember any more option, but I am skeptical about low battery in remote key (there was no option of physical key in that remote) and vehicle unable to detect it.
In short Activa will age better and that's the only reason it sells approx. 3 times more than Jupiter.
If today I have to buy a scooter then Activa it is.
I request to you be vigilant while buying used 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler, prices are literally through sky, made a lateral upgrade recently and paid through nose for once in a blue moon deal, until the deal is with someone known, just don't go for it no matter how tempting it might be.