The appearance of the new Honda Activa 125 FI resembles pretty much its predecessors, with some minor tweaks here and there. The front apron and the side panels get a chrome embellishment for making the scooter look professional, with a touch of quirkiness. You will also find a position lamp and new LED headlamps that were missing in the older version. This time around, the new Honda Activa 125 FI also features an all-metal body, thereby improving its overall built quality and sturdiness. One thing to love about this scooter is that the bodywork is not overdone and the solid single colour appears neat on the body. The instrument console facing the rider is a combination of analogue and digital functionality. The Honda Activa 125 FI flaunts a honing appearance which makes it classier than the mundane-looking competitors in the small-capacity segment. 

Honda has put a lot of effort into the remodelling of the Honda Activa 125 and the boreX strokes of the engine has been changed to 50 x 63.1 mm from 52.4 x 57.9 mm. Its overall capacity, however, remains the very same at 124 cc, but the unit is now fuel-injected and has a longer stroke. The friction losses have been reduced and some parts within the engine lose weight. The power figure has been reduced to 8.29 hp from 8.63 hp. The peak torque has gone down to 10.3 Nm from the initial 10.54 Nm. It is now heavier and remains the slower 125 cc scooter but has gone through some perceptible modification in engine refinement, in regard to the feel and sound. The previous conventional motor has been replaced by a silent-start mechanism. 

The riding experience is more or less similar to that of the previous models, with the chassis remaining pretty much the same. With considerably leaner tyres at both its ends, Activa 125 feels skittish and very agile when ridden through corners or along a straight line. The braking performance and ride quality are decent if not incredibly outstanding for the matter. The top model has been given a start-stop mechanism that seamlessly works. If the scooter comes to a halt for a few seconds, the engine automatically stops and by simply twisting the throttle, it illuminates straight away, ready to set off. The perfectly designed seat and the well-positioned handlebar make the scooter easy to rear. The price hike was expected, given the added features that enhance the tide quality of the scooter. The modifications led to smoother maneuvering through city traffic and around corners. 
 

This time, the seats are wider and softer for providing long-term comfortability to the rider. Even on long hauls, this scooter feels comfortable and cozy. The riding posture of the scooter has been improved to ensure that on longer rides, the rider does not get a shoulder ache or back problems. Besides, the twin-fork suspension and the wider wheelbase of this new scooter absorb the impact of any potholes or bumps that the scooter comes across. This makes the Honda Activa 125 FI easy for city rides and even for longer trips. Overall, the Activa 125 is a good scooter for everyday use.