The Honda Activa and TVS Jupiter have been the most popular scooters in India. For the longest time, the Activa dominated the segment, but the TVS Jupiter now gets new practical features like a 33-litre boot, iGo torque assist and a slightly larger 113.3cc engine. The updated Activa, on the other hand, now gets a TFT screen and a keyless ignition system. We compare the acceleration, roll-on acceleration and braking of both scooters.
Honda Activa vs TVS Jupiter: Acceleration
The performance of both scooters is almost on par in this segment.
| Acceleration | ||
|---|---|---|
| Honda Activa | TVS Jupiter | |
| 0-40kph | 3.64s | 3.47s |
| 0-60kph | 8.13s | 8.03s |
| 0-80kph | 18.12s | 18.51s |
During our tests, the road conditions were dry, and both scooters launched stably from a standstill. The Activa and the Jupiter both take around 3.5 seconds in the run to 40kph. The Jupiter is slightly quicker up to 60kph, but in the top-end, the Activa achieved the run 0.39 seconds quicker. In the real world, this minor difference will hardly be noticeable. That being said, the Jupiter’s engine feels smoother and less stressed at higher speeds.
Honda Activa vs TVS Jupiter: Roll-on Acceleration
With the iGo assist feature on the Jupiter, it feels slightly peppier while making overtakes.
| Roll-on Acceleration | ||
|---|---|---|
| Honda Activa | TVS Jupiter | |
| 20-50kph | 4.85s | 4.36s |
| 30-70kph | 11.01s | 10.31s |
The iGo assist feature on the Jupiter gives it a torque boost of 0.6Nm, and it was slightly quicker in both our roll-on acceleration tests. In the 20-50kph and the 30-70kph runs, the Activa is around 0.5 seconds slower.
Honda Activa vs TVS Jupiter: Braking
The Jupiter gets a variant with a disc brake, but the Activa is still only offered with a drum brake setup.
| Braking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Honda Activa | TVS Jupiter | |
| 60-0kph | 18.43m | 18.64m |
Despite having a drum brake at the front, the stopping performance of the Activa is impressive. It comes to a halt in a stable manner, and the grip from the tyres avoids unnecessary sliding. The Jupiter has a sharper initial bite thanks to a disc brake at the front, but the rear locks up easily. Our tests revealed that both scooters took around 18.5 metres to come to a complete stop.
Honda Activa vs TVS Jupiter: Specifications and price
The Jupiter is slightly more affordable than the Activa.
| Specifications and price | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 109.51cc, single-cylinder | 113.3 cc, single-cylinder |
| Power | 8hp at 8000 rpm | 8hp at 6500 rpm |
| Torque | 9.05Nm at 5500 rpm | 9.8Nm at 5,000rpm (with Assist), 9.2Nm at 5,000rpm (without Assist) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 5.3 litres | 5.1 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 105kg | 105 Kg |
| Brakes (F/R) | 130mm Drum / 130mm Drum | 220mm Disc / 130mm Drum |
| Tyres (F/R) | 90/90-12 / 90/100-10 | 90/90 -12 / 90/90 -12 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Standard - Rs 74,619, DLX - Rs 84,272, Smart - Rs 87,944 | Drum - Rs 72,400, Drum Alloy - Rs 77,200, Drum SXC - Rs 81,000, Disc SXC - Rs 84,500 Special Edition - Rs 85,400 |
The top variant of the Activa is priced at Rs 87,944 and gets a TFT screen but misses out on a front disc brake. Additionally, the Activa still uses a 10-inch rear wheel compared to the 12-inch rear wheel on the Jupiter.
