BOTh the Activa as well as the Wave are well thought-out scooters, creations their makers are right to be proud of. Honda's longstanding champion has for the first time since its inception met a formidable rival, and the Bajaj Wave clearly presents a better deal in more ways than one. It looks better, has a bigger engine and still manages to be efficient; its agility and plush ride are also a few steps ahead of the Activa.
As products, the Honda and the Bajaj run each other close to the finish line, but our vote goes to the Wave for one chief reason — it's far better value for money, thanks to a significantly lower asking price.

TESTERS NOTES
Wave has sharp edges on headlight nacelle that can hurt a rider’s knuckles.
Activa’s underseat storage space is cavernous.
Well-damped Wave suspension soaks in road undulations adequately.
The CVT engines on both scooters are reliable.