Honda Navi review, road test

The Navi shares the same powerhouse as the Activa; a 109.2cc engine but in a slightly different state of tune. Honda says that it has increased torque marginally from the Activa to add usability in traffic. The Navi produces 8hp at 7,000rpm and 9Nm of torque at 5,500rpm. This is then fed to the rear wheel by the smooth and hassle-free Continuously Variable Transmission. Its 7kg weight advantage makes power delivery feel crisper than on the Activa; which in turn results in better acceleration. This allows the Navi to make the 0-60kph dash in 9.50 seconds, that’s half a second faster than the Activa! This acceleration certainly won’t be winning you any drag races but will be handy in the urban environment. The smooth engine feels particularly more responsive from the get-go and makes small work of city traffic. Out on the highway, the Navi easily maintains around 60-70kph, with the speedo-needle hovering under an indicated 90kph mark at the top-end. During testing, a true top speed of 82kph was achieved.