The world’s largest two wheeler manufacturing companies TVS bikes and Honda bikes are well-known for their amazing design and technology. With the launch of Honda Activa and TVS Wego, there is a huge competition between both the companies. Honda Activa is light in weight and it is specially made for the ladies due to its easy to handle features. After launching the various versions of scooty, TVS finally made a worth looking bike named Wego. Though it has got a macho look it can be used by both male and female. To have a better understanding of the bikes, have look at the comparison made below.
Engine
TVS Wego is a complete metal bodied scooter that sports a strong 4 stroke, single cylinder with air cooled OHC engine. The vehicle has an engine displacement of 109.7 CC. Wego delivers a power of 8PS at 7500rpm that generates maximum torque of 8NM at 5500rpm. TVS Wego features V-matic transmission and comes with an option of self start or kick start.
Honda Activa has got the body of a moped. It features a powerful 4 stroke, single cylinder with air cooled OHC engine. The engine displacement of the vehicle is 109 CC. The engine churns out at a maximum power of 8 bhp at 7500 rpm creating a maximum torque of 0.9kgm at 5500rpm. The transmission in Honda Activa is V- matic and the vehicle comes with a self start or kick start option.
Electricals
The TVS Wego features a maintenance free battery of 12V, 4Ah. The vehicle possesses a head lamp of 12V 35W/35W Halogen. This car like multi reflector halogen headlamp provides a better vision to the riders. It also has a tail lamp of 12V LED for optical guide to ensure a safe night riding on the roads.
Honda Activa sports a maintenance free battery of 12V, 5Ah. It features a head lamp of 35W/35W Halogen and the tail lamp comes in trapezoidal shape with an integrated clear lens. Activa do not possess a better electrical feature like the Wego.
Chassis
Wego comes with a high rigidity under-bone framework. The vehicle has a dimension of 1834x640x1115 mm (l x b x h) with a wheel base of 1275 mm. It rides on 90/90 X 12 tyres in front and rear that gives a better ground clearance of 145 mm.
Honda Activa features a high rigidity under-bone type of framework. The vehicle rides on 90/100-10 53 J front and rear tyres giving a ground clearance of 145 mm. Activa has a dimension of 1761x710x1147 mm (l x b x h).
Brakes and Fuel Tank
Wego is outfitted with 130 mm dia drum brakes in the front and rear. The vehicle has a fuel capacity of 5 litres. It also has an external fuel filling capacity that allows the rider to re-fill the tank without getting off the vehicle and it has a mileage of around 40 kmpl.
Activa is also equipped with 130 mm dia drum in the front and rear. It has a fuel capacity of 5.3 litres and offers a mileage of 40 – 50 km per liter in the long run.
Suspension
Wego has 130 mm conventional brakes at front and rear. On the front, it has a telescopic shock absorber and at rear it comes with a Nitrogen Gas charged suspension that results in steady and stable riding.
Honda Activa has got a better suspension at both the ends. On the front, there is a bottom link with a spring loaded hydraulic dampers while at rear it has got unit swing with a spring loaded hydraulic dampers. The suspension system in Honda Activa is responsible for making the ride comfortable on Indian roads.
Price
TVS Wego is sold at an approximate price tag of Rs. 46,195 (ex-showroom) whereas Honda Activa is available at an approximate price tag of Rs. 46,099 (ex-showroom) .
In short, both the vehicles are good, but Wego has better features when compared to the Honda Activa because it comes with the latest features and technology that guarantees comfortable riding for both the male and female.