Yamaha Fascino 125 FI Hybrid vs Rivals: Spec Comparo

The past week brought not one but two freshly updated 125cc scooters in India, the Yamaha Fascino 125 FI Hybrid and the 2021 Hero Maestro Edge 125. The other prominent players in this scooter segment are Suzuki Access 125 and Honda Activa 125. So, we’ve compared the four scooters on paper to see which one emerges on top. 

Engine

It’s no surprise that all the scooters have nearly the same engine capacity. However, the 2021 Hero Maestro Edge 125 takes the cake here thanks to its highest power and torque figures. However, peak power arrives at 7,000rpm, which means you’ll have to stay on the gas a bit longer. Meanwhile, the other three offer maximum power at lower rpms. 

Features

Underpinnings

All the contenders here score almost equal points with their chassis and suspension setup, but the Activa 125 is a step ahead with the adjustability provision. All four scooters also get a nearly identical braking setup. 

The new Fascino 125 FI Hybrid gets the chunkiest rear wheel, which means a tad more grip and stability. The Access 125 and Honda Activa 125 will be easier to flick around with their slightly slim tyres. 

Dimensions

Specification	Yamaha Fascino 125 FI Hybrid	2021 Hero Maestro Edge 125	Suzuki Access 125	Honda Activa 125
Wheelbase	1,280mm	1,261 mm	1,265mm	1,260mm
Ground clearance	1,45mm	155 mm	160mm	169mm
Fuel tank capacity	5.2-litre	5-litre	5-litre	5.3-litre
Seat Height	780mm	793mm	773mm	NA
Weight	99kg	111kg (drum)/122kg (disc)	103kg	111kg

 

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The Honda Activa 125 ticks a lot of boxes on paper for an easy riding experience. It gets the shortest wheelbase (easier to move in tight spaces), highest ground clearance (easy to live with on our pothole-filled roads) and the largest fuel tank. 

Moving ahead, it's a cutting edge competition between the Suzuki Access 125 and the Yamaha Fascino 125 FI Hybrid. While the latter gets the lowest ground clearance of 145mm, it does offer a larger fuel tank and is the lightest 125cc scooter, at 100kg. On the other hand, the Suzuki scooter makes up with a smaller wheelbase and higher ground clearance. 

Price and Verdict

The Yamaha Fascino 125 FI Hybrid is available for as low as Rs 70,000 sans the connectivity provision. It’s the same case with the 2021 Hero Maestro Edge 125, only the ‘Connect’ variant gets the Bluetooth module. While the Suzuki Access 125 gets the connectivity feature as standard even on the drum brake variant, it’s priced from Rs 79,800.

All in all, it's the new Yamaha Fascino 125 FI Hybrid that makes the most sense at Rs 76,530, helping you save Rs 3,000 over the Maestro Edge 125 and almost Rs 6,000 compared to the Suzuki Access 125 disc brake variant.