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Honda has also launched the B6-equipped version of the popular CB Shine SP 125. And for starters, Honda calls it the SP 125. Now that you're familiar with the updated convention, let's see if the SP 125 is the road-going Activa 125 or has something more in store for us.
Honda is targeting the young audience with this bike and the style of the SP 125 reflects this very well. The bike now has somewhat aggressive tank guards and bright contrasting colors with graphics that would appeal to this audience; is very similar to the CB Hornet 160.
The Honda SP 125 has a number of segment features, including the engine start / stop switch and the integrated light beam and gear switch, both of which are only visible on premium motorcycles.
Added to the list of features is a full digital instrument cluster that contains a host of information such as gear position indicator, real-time fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, clock, empty distance and an meter to get the most mileage out of every ounce. fuel.
Honda introduced the ACG starter motor with the Active 125 Bs6 There is no need to shift the engine, making engine start smooth and quiet. The SP 125 also uses the same starter motor and runs just as well.
Jump on the spacious saddle and you will realised that the 790mm saddle height makes the bike accessible to all types of cyclists. Added to this is the long and wide handlebars, which together with the neutrally positioned pegs make for a reasonably comfortable bike.
So let's see how it goes. Speed up the ACG starter and you won't even released that the all-new 124cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected single-cylinder engine is on and ready to put the 10 ponies to work. Move it to the first gear, which it does very smoothly, and you will be amazed by the refinement of the Honda. But should we really be surprised because he wears that Honda emblem?
As you increase the speed, you release that the SP 125 is not as refined as you imagined. Although the engine manages to hit the magical 100km / h mark even with a passenger in tow, the vibrations from the steering wheel and even the seat start to rise from 40mph in fifth gear.
The diamond-shaped frame is from the previous model, but now it has some modifications to make it lighter. Plus, the telescopic front forks and 5-level adjustable dual shock absorbers are perfect for less-than-perfect city streets, or even our highways. However, the front was a little too light for my taste and the bike leans when cornering with minimal input thanks to its 118kg weight.
You won't really go all out Marc Marquez on this Honda, but if you do you won't be completely disappointed. The bike holds its line quite neatly in the curves. The 240mm disc in the front and the 130mm drum in the rear work great for this commuter, especially when imagining the combined braking system.
The SP 125 definitely looks like a promising proposition, with premium features backed by a standard 3-year warranty and a 3-year extension option. At Rs 77,100 (ex showroom, Delhi) for the disc variant and Rs 72,900 (ex showroom, Delhi) for the battery variant, however, the bike looks expensive but is only for the competition (Bajaj Discover 125 and Hero Glamor FI) is recovering in the Bs6 race. So if you are looking for a commuter 125 that is also ready for the future, the SP 125 is your best choice.
