Honda Lead

Overview

The scooter segment in Vietnam is at an all-time high, thanks to the latest launches by top motorcycle makers. In such thriving competition also, Honda's quintessential city scooter – Lead 125 is topping the sales chart. Since its introduction in Vietnam, in 2013 – the Lead 125 has been the best scooter in the country. The Lead 125 evolutionized the concept of the city scooter and sets a global benchmark for excellence. Equipped with an advanced 125cc Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke PGM-Fi, Liquid Cooled engine. The new electronic fuel injection system offers superb mileage and low carbon emissions. Also, the scooter features cutting-edge Motor circuit system and Mitigation technology which saves unnecessary idling and reduces fiction. In terms of design, the Honda Lead is one of the best-looking scooters in the country, with its stylish and sporty look. With a stylish outlook, top performance, superb handling and enormous boot space, the Lead 125 makes for an ideal daily commuter.

Pros:

• The new fuel-injection system delivers best in class fuel economy and also reduces carbon emissions.
• Advance Motor circuit system and Mitigation technology which saves unnecessary idling and reduces fiction.
• Contemporary styling bestows a stunning look on road
• New Combined Braking System that offers effortless braking.
• Enormous 37 liters boot space, which easily fits two helmets and other knick knacks.

Cons:

• A combination of small tyres and mediocre suspension components results in Lead being a neutral handler.
• Color options offered are very dull and lack young and peppy appeal.

Design

Design plays a crucial role in making any model standout from its competitors. To ensure Lead outshine other bikes, Honda has bestowed its city scooter with a distinctive yet stylish look. The Lead 125 features a modern head with sharp LED positioning lights, side indicators on dynamic v-shaped cladding. The bodywork of the scooter is impressively designed with sharp cuts along with 3D logo, which creates subtle highlights, attracting glances from the spectators. In the rear, the modern looking taillights along with brake lights and grab rail with chrome work bestow a sporty look to the scooter. The scooter's dashboard is strategically designed to provide the rider with easy controls. Honda Lead is equipped with a liquid-crystal display and smart watch, which displays information like speed, journey, fuel level and oil change indicators in an user-friendly manner. The overall design, make the Lead look very stylish and luxurious on the road. 

Measurements

Engine, Economy & Performance

This Japanese maker has always excelled in integrating its products with more advanced and innovative technology. The Lead 125 is one exemplary example by Honda, that boasts of the cutting-edge engine and high-end mechanism. For its pacemaker, Lead is equipped with a 125 cc Single-Cylinder, 4-Stroke PGM-Fi, Liquid Cooled engine, which delivers a maximum power output of 11.3 hp@8500 rpm along with peak torque of 11.6 Nm@5000 rpm. Integrated with intelligent electronic fuel injection system, which helps controlling ignition timing optimization and supply an adequate amount of fuel, required for engine's operation, in turn resulting in superb fuel economy and reducing carbon emissions. The advance PFM-FI system contributes to best in class mileage of 55Kmpl. The new motor circuit system avoids idling and the mitigation technology helps reducing friction. Lead's advance engine, not only offers great mileage but also delivers top performance, making it apt for all your city excursions.

Engine Comparison

Handling

Being a city scooter, Honda has integrated the Lead 125 with all the amenities making it a preferred choice as your daily commuter. For a relaxed ergonomics and superb handling, Honda has bestowed the Lead 125 with a lightweight and slim chassis, weighing a slender - 115Kg, which bestows nimble handling, and zips effortlessly around the town. Furthermore, the bike gets 12-inch alloy wheels, with tubeless tires which offer superior road grip. Also, the wide footwell floor, provide riders with a comfortable space while driving. Honda has equipped Lead with an innovative lower lateral stand. This new technology stops the engine as soon as the stand is rigged preventing idling. Also, the Lead 125 comes with the largest boot space of 37 liters, which easily fits two helmets and other knick knacks.

Safety, Braking, and Miscellaneous

Being an everyday commuter, Lead's proper safety mechanism was a must, and Honda has left no stone unturned to ensure this. This Japanese brand has equipped the new Lead 125- with a high-end braking mechanism consisting of disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, which offers a superb braking power and enhanced braking confidence. To handle the suspension duties excellently, the bike comes integrated with telescopic forks with hydraulic damping in the front and cylindrical springs with hydraulic dampers in the rear, to effortlessly absorbs shocks. Furthermore, the Lead is equipped with combined brake system which distributes braking force between the front wheel and rare wheel, which makes braking easy for both new and experienced riders.

Verdict:

The Vision 110 is an ideal everyday use city scooter, thanks to its potent engine, which delivers the perfect balance between ample power and excellent fuel efficiency. In the price range, Honda offers a great deal to consumers. Though, quality wise the Vision in not the best scooter in the market, but apart from few shortcomings, Vision is a great scooter, which is attracting many young riders.