India’s best-selling scooter, Honda Activa will get extra advanced and smarter with a host of class leading, first in segment features

Honda Motorbike & Scooter India launched the brand new Activa OBD2 compliant scooter ahead of its April 2023 deadline. Offered in three variants of Standard, Deluxe and Smart, costs are at Rs 74,536, Rs 77,036 and Rs 80,537 (ex-showroom), respectively.

It’s being introduced in 6 color options of Pearl Siren Blue (new), Decent Blue Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic, Black, Pearl Precious White and Matte Axis Grey Metallic.

From April 2023, vehicles have to possess on-board diagnostic device (OBD) to watch real time driving emission levels. The OBD will monitor key parts to ensure compliance with these new emission standards such as the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors. The device will point out via warning lights when the vehicle has to be taken in for servicing.

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New Honda Activa Smart Test Ride

Honda Activa 2023 is HMSI’s first OBD2 (on-board diagnostics) compliant two-wheeler. It will get several smart features and technological improvements together with new patent applications with Smart Unlock, Smart Start, Smart Find and Smart Safe.

Smart Find with the reply back button allows for easy locating of the scooter with all 4 blinkers blinking twice to locate the scooter. With the Smart Unlock feature customers can unlock the vehicle without a physical key. Within the event of the system noting no activity for 20 minutes following activation, the scooter will get deactivated. With deliveries now started, take a look at the first ride report of the brand new Honda Activa Smart as well as mileage test below, credit to Gear Update.

Honda Activa 2023 also will get Smart Start so that the scooter may be started without manually inserting key, if the Smart Key is inside range of 2 meters of the vehicle. The rider can begin the scooter by rotating the knob on Lock Mod to ignition position and push the start button. Smart Safe offers added security for the Activa 2023.

It will get a Mapped Smart ECU that acts as a security by electronically matching between ECU and SMART Key to stop theft. This smart key comes with an immobilizer that exclusively allows only a registered owner to operate the vehicle.

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Design and Technology

Activa 2023 also comes in with a brand new design and added technology. New alloy wheels, 3D emblem, several chrome parts and a redesigned LED headlamp together with silver grab rail, new rear tail lamp and side blinkers are part of these updated features. It will get a Passing Switch that offers control over high beam/low beam and passing sign from one single switch.

Features embody a 12 inch front wheel, a longer wheelbase relating to more floor space and class main ground clearance. For extra sturdiness, the brand new Activa Smart also will get a full metal body whereas it’s fitted with a double lid fuel opening system and 18 liter under seat storage.

Power and efficiency is enhanced via the OBD compliant 110cc PGM-FI engine with Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) technology. This new tech minimizes friction and gives silent start.

The engine with ACG starter allows for smoother start. As per the mileage test, Honda Activa 2023 mileage stands at 50+ kmpl for rider, with pillion might decline to below 50 kmpl. New Activa Smart will get a Combi-Brake System (CBS) with Equalizer. Suspension is telescopic within the entrance and 3-step adjustable suspension on the rear. HMSI has also announced the plans to launch Activa Electric scooter in Jan 2024.