Last updated on January 27, 2019
Hero Maestro is a bike with a great design and a popular model in India, and another amazing scooter to consider buying is Honda Activa. Hero Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) introduced Activa in 2013 September and since then it is a consistent best seller. In September 2016 HMSI sold three lakh units of Activa. For two-wheeler enthusiasts, Honda Active and Hero Maestro are amazing choices, but which one to pick? Let us compare the two products and find out.
Design:
Hero Maestro has a sturdy build and sources say it is a scooter designed for men. It has an impeccable style statement visible on the neatly cut lines that build the amazing macho and sporty nature of the vehicle. Maestro has an efficient braking system and both brakes are functional from pressing left side lever. The important features present are service due indicator, odometer, fuel gauge and digital instrument cluster with trip meter.
The new Activa looks awesome covered in a sparkling metal body, HMSI has engineered the scooter to cater to the needs of Indian demographic. It looks amazingly elegant and certain areas of the body have a conventional design. The features to watch out for is the professionally designed halogen headlight with flush fitted apron and clear lens in front. The analogue and digital instruments are covered in a neat silver shade.
Engine and transmission:
Hero Maestro is built with a robust 109cc one-cylinder air cooled power train that churns 9.10Nm and 8.2PS. The transmission is connected through chain drive, and the concern here is there is no gear function on Maestro. The only option available is automatic gearbox.
The new Honda Activa is built with an efficient 125cc air-cooled one cylinder four stroke mill that generates 8.6bhp at 6500rpm and 1kgm torque at 5500rpm. The cylinders have two valves built with carburetor fuel delivery that supports petrol. There is an air cooled cooling system and CDI ignition as well and this scooter has only one spark plug. The transmission option available is automatic gearbox supported with automatic clutch and efficient V Matic chain drive transmission.
Mileage:
Hero Maestro has a rigid exterior framework and it is therefore the perfect high-performance scooter for daily commuting. This scooter offers an impressive 60kmpl mileage and it is known to be the best in its segment. This is a perfect scooter to venture on fun long distance drives contributed by the admirable 5.3-liter fuel tank capacity.
The new Activa has a 5.3-liter fuel tank capacity and it is impressively fuel-efficient as well. The mileage offered on highways is 50kmpl and on ideal city roads it is 40kmpl. Activa is a popular scooter in India and it is the highest selling product as well, despite the fact that it does offer run on a highly efficient mileage. Performance wise this is a good scooter to buy.
Performance and handling:
Hero Maestro is highly desired in India since its arrival in 2014, and this scooter has an incredible combination of optimum style and superb performance. It is awe-inspiring at first sight defined by the presence of bold lines and it builds the true-blue sporty image as well. Maestro is engineered with an innovative combine braking system and here both brakes are functional when the rider presses only left side of lever. The braking is therefore super-efficient.
Riding the Maestro is amazing and the rider can feel as comfortable as possible, there is a service due indicator, fuel gauge, odometer and digital instrument cluster with trip meter. There are splendid colors to choose from such as Force Silver, Pearl White, Panther Black, Blazing red, Electric Blue and Harvest Green.
Scooter enthusiasts who are keen on buying the Activa can ensure to feel comfy and enjoy a mind-blowing ride experience. The unique selling proposition of this scooter is excellent handling function and efficient performance. It is constructed with a super powerful suspension and highly resilient High Rigidity underbone chassis.
The suspension apparatus of this scooter is superb, it has unit swing loaded hydraulic damper rear suspension and spring loaded hydraulic damper front suspension. The dimension of the rear drum brake is 130mm and the front drum brake measures 130mm. The braking capacity of this scooter is efficient and it enables the rider to have firm control without losing balance. The new Active offers a commendable 153mm ground clearance and its wheelbase measurement is 1238mm. The seat is designed at a decent height dimension of 765mm, and the impressive initial performance and ignition is contributed by the 12V battery.
Activa is sold in awesome colors of Majestic Brown Metallic, Pearl Amazing White, Geny Grey Metallic, Imperial Red Metallic and Black.
Price:
Hero Maestro is offered at a price of Rs 48,000 to 50,700 and the Activa costs Rs 46,213 to 49517.
Verdict:
Hero Maestro has an unbeatable style statement, Activa has a great design as well, but the styling is not as creatively executed as visible on Activa. The new Activa runs on superior engine power and it is supported by robust transmission. Maestro does not have an efficient transmission system and the only option available is automatic gearbox.
Hero Maestro runs on higher fuel-efficiency power compared to Activa, and Maestro is just amazing for people who enjoy lengthy rides. The braking technology incorporated into both scooters is superb, Activa and Maestro are equipped with handy features to ensure convenient high-performance ride. The two scooters are sold in vibrant and one of a kind colors, and cost wise Maestro is pricier than Activa.
From analyzing the features, it is difficult to decide which is a better scooter to buy, Maestro has a more captivating design, but does not support great transmission, since Activa has a better transmission system it is a better product to choose and it is more reasonable than Maestro.
HMSI has generated an overload of sales with Activa and this scooter has fantastic features to excite the young and highly professional demographic. So buy this scooter and venture on fun group rides.
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