TVS recently launched the 2024 new Jupiter in the Indian market at the price starting at INR 73,700 ex-showroom. The new Jupiter not only comes a new generation engine and chassis but also comes with an updated electronics suite. The new Jupiter directly competes with the Honda Activa in India which is one of the most popular scooter in the Indian market. In this specification comparison, we pin the Jupiter against the Activa so you can make an informed buying decision.
The 2024 TVS Jupiter comes with a starting price of INR 73,700 ex-showroom while, the TVS Jupiter Drum Alloy comes with a price if INR 79,200/-, the Drum SXC comes with a price of INR 83,250/- and the Disc SXC comes with a price of INR 87,250 ex-showroom. The Honda Activa comes with a starting price of INR 76,684 ex-showroom. The Activa DLX comes with a price of INR 79,184 ex-showroom and the H-Smart variant comes with a price tag of INR 82,684 ex-showroom.
Powering the TVS Jupiter is a 113.3cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine with 12V iGO Electric Assist. The engine produces 8 PS of power and 9.2 Nm of torque Without Assist and 9.8 Nm With Assist. The engine comes a CVT with dry centrifugal clutch. The Honda Activa comes with a 109.51cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that produces 7.85 PS of power and 8.90 Nm of torque matched to a CVT gearbox.
The TVS Jupiter comes with 1848 mm length 665 mm of width and 1158 mm in height. The Jupiter also comes with a 1275 mm of wheelbase. The Jupiter also gets a 163 mm of clearance. The scooter also comes with a segment-best seat length of 756mm and a 380 mm front leg space. The TVS Jupiter also comes with kerb weight of 106 kgs. On the other hand, the Honda Activa 1833 mm of length, 697 mm of width, 1156 mm of height and 1260 mm of wheelbase. The Honda Activa also comes with 162 mm of ground clearance and a seat length of 692 mm. The Honda Activa also weighs in at 106 kgs at the herb.
The 2024 TVS Jupiter comes with new Body Balance Tech 2.0 which means the chassis has been improved to offer a more balanced ride. In addition to this, the TVS Jupiter also uses 12-inch wheels on both the front and rear while the Activa uses a 12-inch front and 10-inch rear wheel. Both the TVS Jupiter and the Honda Activa come with hydraulic telescopic front fork and 3-step adjustable rear shock absorber.
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