Activa or Aviator ?

lambuhere1 · 21st July 2008, 11:15

Hi Guys

Its been a while at home we have been discussing a gearless vehicle for my wife and we have shortlisted "Activa" And "Aviator"

Both the engine specs are the same, but the confusion as to which is a better one.

Activa: Proven, Reliable, been in the industry for 5 + years

Aviator: New Look, Disc Brakes (Front Wheel), Telescopic suspension.

Dio: Ruled out by home minister

I would like to have your valuable inputs on Aviator/Activa.

Its for inter city travel in Bangalore, Max 30 km/daily

We shall be revisiting the showroom , Haiku honda Domlur this weekend to finalise the model. Your inputs are highly appreciated

Thanks

condor · 21st July 2008, 11:41

@Lambuji, pls check these threads :

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...er-thread.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...er-my-dad.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...a-aviator.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...0-kms-odo.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...ess-125-a.html

lambuhere1 · 21st July 2008, 11:45

Condor,

Went through the first 2 links before posting this request. Phew, we have wealth of information. Missed the third link. Thanks for pointing it out.

Damn, I wonder how I miss them all the time.

Worthwhile information.

Thanks

lambuhere1 · 21st July 2008, 11:58

Couple of things that are running in my mind w.r.t Aviator

1. Its seems that its a bit taller than Activa. I wonder if ladies can be able to keep both the feet on the ground !

2. Front Wheel 12', and Rear Wheel 10 ' ; Wheel swap not possible at all with this type of combination.

3. With telescopic suspensions and disc brakes on the front, I wonder its handling capability.

Will add more information as soon as I get them

condor · 21st July 2008, 12:27

1. Would depend on the person who will drive the vehicle.
2. Yes, swap not possible. But should not be a major problem
3. Should be good. Good to have discs & telescopic suspension - a-la bikes.

mail4loys · 21st July 2008, 12:27

I would also suggest you to test drive Kinetic Flyte, there are loads of goodies though on the downside we have
* Kinetic A.S.S
* Frequent visit to petrol bunk due to small capacity fuel tank.

tsk1979 · 21st July 2008, 12:31

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21st July 2008, 11:15	#1
lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 728 Thanked: 106 Times	Activa or Aviator ? Hi Guys Its been a while at home we have been discussing a gearless vehicle for my wife and we have shortlisted "Activa" And "Aviator" Both the engine specs are the same, but the confusion as to which is a better one. Activa: Proven, Reliable, been in the industry for 5 + years Aviator: New Look, Disc Brakes (Front Wheel), Telescopic suspension. Dio: Ruled out by home minister I would like to have your valuable inputs on Aviator/Activa. Its for inter city travel in Bangalore, Max 30 km/daily We shall be revisiting the showroom , Haiku honda Domlur this weekend to finalise the model. Your inputs are highly appreciated Thanks
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21st July 2008, 11:41	#2
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,067 Thanked: 16,421 Times View My Garage	@Lambuji, pls check these threads : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...er-thread.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...er-my-dad.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...a-aviator.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...0-kms-odo.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...ess-125-a.html
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21st July 2008, 11:45	#3
lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 728 Thanked: 106 Times	Condor, Went through the first 2 links before posting this request. Phew, we have wealth of information. Missed the third link. Thanks for pointing it out. Damn, I wonder how I miss them all the time. Worthwhile information. Thanks
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21st July 2008, 11:58	#4
lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 728 Thanked: 106 Times	Couple of things that are running in my mind w.r.t Aviator 1. Its seems that its a bit taller than Activa. I wonder if ladies can be able to keep both the feet on the ground ! 2. Front Wheel 12', and Rear Wheel 10 ' ; Wheel swap not possible at all with this type of combination. 3. With telescopic suspensions and disc brakes on the front, I wonder its handling capability. Will add more information as soon as I get them
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21st July 2008, 12:27	#5
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,067 Thanked: 16,421 Times View My Garage	1. Would depend on the person who will drive the vehicle. 2. Yes, swap not possible. But should not be a major problem 3. Should be good. Good to have discs & telescopic suspension - a-la bikes.
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21st July 2008, 12:27	#6
mail4loys BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 378 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	I would also suggest you to test drive Kinetic Flyte, there are loads of goodies though on the downside we have * Kinetic A.S.S * Frequent visit to petrol bunk due to small capacity fuel tank.
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21st July 2008, 12:31	#7
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,726 Thanked: 23,060 Times View My Garage	Note from mod: Thread closed, please discuss in existing threads
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