[NEWS INDIA]: New Honda Activa before April 2009.Edit: :Launched on 27th March 09 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

drift_unlimited · 02-23-2009, 10:34 AM

Hi guys,
Anyone of u is planning to buy a scooter (well,I know its the era of superbikes).Then good news for u Honda is planning to launch an all new Honda activa 2009 model in March 2009,called as Activa deluxe. The new model will be having a 110 cc engine which now enables you to compete with any powerful bikes. Combined Braking will be the new feature that is used which allows pressing either the front or rear brake to stop the vehicle completely. This is useful to people who are not sure with which brake to press first. The new Activa model will be having low weight metal parts. So the heavy weight of about 100kg of the old vehicle will be reduced to a much less body. This helps in more easy handling of the vehicle and the mileage of the scooter will increase with this change The Activa Deluxe will be getting an additional feature, illuminated luggage box.
Source:Honda Activa Makeover - Likely before March 2009 | Indian Autos blog

Aryan · 02-23-2009, 10:41 AM

News Approved.

@drift unlimited: Please mention the source of this news in the header post.

EL LOCO DIABLO · 02-23-2009, 10:51 AM

^^ Please be a little more detailed on the news please, it's a bit vague at the moment, and i hope you are talking but the Activa which is said to come out with the PGM-Fi??

fast_ferocious · 02-23-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drift_unlimited

Hi guys,
Anyone of u is planning to buy a scooter (well,I know its the era of superbikes).Then good news for u Honda is planning to launch an all new Honda activa 2009 model in March 2009,called as Activa deluxe. The new model will be having a 110 cc engine which now enables you to compete with any powerful bikes. Combined Braking will be the new feature that is used which allows pressing either the front or rear brake to stop the vehicle completely. This is useful to people who are not sure with which brake to press first. The new Activa model will be having low weight metal parts. So the heavy weight of about 100kg of the old vehicle will be reduced to a much less body. This helps in more easy handling of the vehicle and the mileage of the scooter will increase with this change.

Hmm... Hope this will be launched with fresh new looks!!

@ Drift. Source plz

drift_unlimited · 02-23-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aryan

News Approved.

@drift unlimited: Please mention the source of this news in the header post.

Thanx Aryan for superfast approval and sorry for that source thing.Forgot to mention the source.

MG · 02-23-2009, 11:37 AM

Although we generally don't approve threads with blog link as source but news is completely correct so not closng the thread.

I guess the vehicle should look something like this.

HydBiker · 02-23-2009, 12:27 PM

MG, that would be a great new design for Activa.

BTW, I hope Honda sticks to metal body for Activa. That is its USP.

Also, Honda gotta do something to pickup Activa sales as the waiting period came down considerably and Suzuki Access has still got waiting period.

jha.cavallino · 02-23-2009, 01:36 PM

Would that mean an engine upgrade for Dio and Aviator as well? Coz they all use the same engine.

Rahim Premji · 02-24-2009, 10:39 AM

At the moment the new engine is restricted only to the Activa. The old model Activa will simultaneously remain in production till 2010. Immediate launches are not expected in the Dio and Aviator although they could follow later.

The rear end has been redesigned with an Aviator style grab rail. Cosmetic differences are slight and not major. The big pity is that the suspension system has not been revamped.

As with regard to Activa sales I don't believe Honda have any reason to worry on the scooter front as they are operating at full capacity and whatever added capacity they are working will be fully booked. The reduction in waiting periods for the Activa is due to the impending launch of the new model. Wait times will shoot up again next month.

drift_unlimited · 02-24-2009, 03:52 PM

I spoke to the Honda staff and they say that this bike will be released in March 1st or 2nd week.

02-23-2009, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
drift_unlimited Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 24	New Honda Activa before April 2009.Edit: :Launched on 27th March 09 Hi guys, Anyone of u is planning to buy a scooter (well,I know its the era of superbikes).Then good news for u Honda is planning to launch an all new Honda activa 2009 model in March 2009,called as Activa deluxe. The new model will be having a 110 cc engine which now enables you to compete with any powerful bikes. Combined Braking will be the new feature that is used which allows pressing either the front or rear brake to stop the vehicle completely. This is useful to people who are not sure with which brake to press first. The new Activa model will be having low weight metal parts. So the heavy weight of about 100kg of the old vehicle will be reduced to a much less body. This helps in more easy handling of the vehicle and the mileage of the scooter will increase with this change The Activa Deluxe will be getting an additional feature, illuminated luggage box. Source:Honda Activa Makeover - Likely before March 2009 \| Indian Autos blog Last edited by drift_unlimited; 02-23-2009 at 11:07 AM.

02-23-2009, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,275	News Approved. @drift unlimited: Please mention the source of this news in the header post. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

02-23-2009, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
EL LOCO DIABLO X-( Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,025	^^ Please be a little more detailed on the news please, it's a bit vague at the moment, and i hope you are talking but the Activa which is said to come out with the PGM-Fi?? __________________ I'm too intelligent to the unintended, and too dumb for the obvious.

02-23-2009, 12:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
HydBiker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,205	MG, that would be a great new design for Activa. BTW, I hope Honda sticks to metal body for Activa. That is its USP. Also, Honda gotta do something to pickup Activa sales as the waiting period came down considerably and Suzuki Access has still got waiting period. __________________ Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Alumni? PM me for an Invitation to *myJNV - the navodayan connect!*

02-24-2009, 10:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rahim Premji Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4	At the moment the new engine is restricted only to the Activa. The old model Activa will simultaneously remain in production till 2010. Immediate launches are not expected in the Dio and Aviator although they could follow later. The rear end has been redesigned with an Aviator style grab rail. Cosmetic differences are slight and not major. The big pity is that the suspension system has not been revamped. As with regard to Activa sales I don't believe Honda have any reason to worry on the scooter front as they are operating at full capacity and whatever added capacity they are working will be fully booked. The reduction in waiting periods for the Activa is due to the impending launch of the new model. Wait times will shoot up again next month. Last edited by Rahim Premji; 02-24-2009 at 10:46 AM. Reason: Missed a point

02-23-2009, 11:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
MG Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maharashtra,India Posts: 5,507	Although we generally don't approve threads with blog link as source but news is completely correct so not closng the thread. I guess the vehicle should look something like this.

02-23-2009, 01:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
jha.cavallino Have wheels, will go. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 34	Would that mean an engine upgrade for Dio and Aviator as well? Coz they all use the same engine.

02-24-2009, 03:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
drift_unlimited Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 24	Launch date I spoke to the Honda staff and they say that this bike will be released in March 1st or 2nd week.

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