TVS Jupiter 125 vs Suzuki Access 125 vs Honda Activa 125: Spec Comparison

Published October 7, 2021
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A comparison purely based on numbers to evaluate which scooter comes out on top

TVS has finally entered the 125cc scooter segment with the Jupiter 125. It’s built from the ground up, with several segment-first features and creature comforts. At its price point, it competes with the family-oriented Suzuki Access 125 and Honda Activa 125, both incredibly good in their own rights.

So how does TVS’ newest entrant compare to its rivals on paper?

Engine

Specifications	TVS Jupiter 125	Suzuki Access 125	Honda Activa 125
Engine	124.8cc, single cylinder air-cooled	124cc, single cylinder air-cooled	124cc, single cylinder air-cooled
Power	8.15PS @ 6000rpm	8.7ps @ 6750rpm	8.29PS @ 6500rpm
Torque	10.5Nm @ 45000rpm	10Nm @ 5500rpm	10.3Nm @ 5000rpm
Gearbox	CVT	CVT	CVT

Well, the TVS Jupiter 125 is the least powerful scooter in its segment but it does offer a healthy dose of torque. So, we can expect it to bolt off the line fairly quickly. However, the Access 125’s better power-to-weight ratio should give it the edge over the other two. So, the Access, Jupiter, and Activa -- in that order.

Underpinnings

Specifications	TVS Jupiter 125	Suzuki Access 125	Honda Activa 125
Frame	Under Bone	Under Bone	Under Bone
Front suspension	30mm telescopic	Telescopic	Telescopic
Rear suspension	3-step adjustable gas-charged monoshock	Monoshock	3-step adjustable monoshock
Front brake	220mm disc	Drum/Disc	190mm disc
Rear brake	130mm drum	Drum	130mm drum
Front tyre	90/90-12	90/90-12	90/90-12
Rear tyre	90/90-12	90/90-12	90/100-10

All three scooters are pretty similarly equipped in terms of hardware. The Jupiter 125 and Activa, however, feature a three-step preload-adjustable monoshock, which is quite useful while carrying extra weight. Bump up the preload, and you’re good to go.

What also works in the Jupiter's favour is its braking setup. The larger front disc should help it drop the anchor sooner compared to its rivals.

Dimensions

Specifications	TVS Jupiter 125	Suzuki Access 125	Honda Activa 125
Wheelbase	1275mm	1265mm	1260mm
Ground clearance	NA	160mm	169mm
Fuel tank capacity	5-litres	5-litres	5.3-litres
Seat height	765mm	773mm	NA
Kerb weight	109kg	103kg	111kg

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The Jupiter 125 does have the longest wheelbase, which should make it more stable in the straights. However, the scooter’s 5-litre fuel tank is positioned in the floorboard, lowering its centre of gravity. This, in theory, should make the Jupiter 125 a good handler as well. But that can only be put to the test once we get to ride it.

At 109kg kerb, the TVS is positioned between the Access and Activa. So it should be fairly easy to wade through traffic or simply move it around in the parking lot. Also, a low seat height of 765mm means it should be more accessible for shorter riders.

The Activa 125 features a slightly larger fuel tank, therefore, fewer fuel stops.

Features

Features	TVS Jupiter 125	Suzuki Access 125	Honda Activa 125
Console	Analogue-digital	Analogue-digital/ full digital	Analogue-digital
Navigation	No	No/Yes	No
Caller ID/SMS alert	No	No/Yes	No
Real-time mileage	Yes	No	Yes (deluxe)
Average fuel efficiency	Yes	No	Yes (deluxe)
Distance-to-empty	Yes	No	Yes (deluxe)
Silent start with ACG	Yes	No	Yes
Glove box + USB charger	Yes	Yes	Yes/No
Side-stand indicator	Yes	Yes	No
LED headlamp	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multifunction key slot	Yes	Yes	Yes
External fuel filler cap	Yes	No	Yes

Like we mentioned earlier, the Jupiter 125 packs a ton of segment-first features and creature comforts. You get everything expected from a premium 125cc family scooter and then some. The most significant of them is a massive 33-litre underseat storage capable of accommodating two helmets (full-face + half-face). You even have 380mm of leg space (big enough to store a gas cylinder, but we strongly suggest you don’t) and the longest seat in its segment, measuring 790mm.

The Access, too, packs a number of features, but most of them are only available in the top-spec Ride Connect variant. The same goes for the Activa 125.

Price And Verdict

TVS Jupiter 125	Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)	Suzuki Access 125	Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)	Activa 125	Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Front drum with steel wheels	Rs 73,400	Disc brake sheet metal	Rs 73,400	Drum	Rs 73,203
Drum alloy	Rs 76,800	Disc brake alloy	Rs 75,100	Drum alloy	Rs 76,771
Disc	Rs 81,300	Disc brake	Rs 77,100	Disc	Rs 80,325
		Special edition drum	Rs 76,800
		Special edition disc	Rs 78,800
		Ride Connect drum	Rs 80,600
		Ride Connect disc	Rs 82,600

TVS has been spot on, really. At its asking price, the Jupiter 125 stands shoulder to shoulder with its rivals while offering a lot more. So, we’d say it’s value for money, and that’s precisely the Jupiter’s USP. Not to mention its feature list, which is bound to impress anyone looking for a practical, everyday scooter.

The Access, on the other hand, is known for its butter-smooth engine, peppy performance, and build quality. It’s one of the sweetest scooters we’ve ridden so far.

The Activa isn’t far behind either, riding on its reliable motor and silent start technology that’s second to none. So, at the end of the day, it all boils down to what you want from the scooter.

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