Should I buy a Honda Activa 125 or the Suzuki Access?

Both these models are similarly priced and offer similar levels of equipment, but which one should you consider?

Published On Oct 06, 2025 07:00:00 AM

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Should I buy a Honda Activa 125 or the Suzuki Access?

I want to buy a new scooter and I want something smooth and reliable which is why I have kept the choice between two best selling Japanese scooters. I don’t have any personal preference between these two so please help me to decide between Activa or Access

Jay, Pune

Autocar India says: The Honda Activa is a household name, but it's actually the Suzuki Access that is India’s best selling 125cc scooter. Either way you go, you will get a smooth, refined and trustworthy scooter, but there are differences in how each one rides. The Honda prioritises smoothness above all else and its overall performance is a step lower than the Access.

Both scooters are well equipped with things like TFT displays in their top variants and the Honda also offers a keyless option. Pricing is quite similar as well so that’s not a reason to pick between the two either, although we would advise that you pick a model with a front disc brake.

In our reviews, we found the new Suzuki Access to be an excellent all rounder with a smooth riding experience and good fuel efficiency, but also enjoyable performance when you want it. The Activa is a perfectly good scooter if you want the expected peace of mind that comes with Honda products, but we find that the Access is a better all rounder and it's the one we would recommend.

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