Honda Launches Lead 125 in Vietnam

Honda Vietnam launched the Lead 125 scooter in Vietnam. The scooter has been priced 37.49 million VN? (~ Rs. 97,000) for the standard version and 38.49 million VN? (~ Rs. 1 lakh) for the premium version. Honda Lead 125 is global product, which will soon arrive in other markets including India. With the launch of the Lead 125, Vietnam became the fourth global market to export bi-wheelers for Honda after India, China and Thailand.



The Lead 125 comes with a 124.92cc, PGM-FI, petrol, 4-cycle, 1-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. The scooter is capable to produce maximum power of 11.3 hp at 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 11.6 Nm at 5000 rpm. Automatic is the transmission of the scooter. The ESP (enhanced Smart Power) - the new generation smart 125cc engine also features some advanced technologies. It has integrated problem ACG, technology to reduce friction, perfect combustion, and electronic fuel injection system (PGM-FI). These features increase both performance and fuel efficiency.



Honda has installed a new technology called 'Idling Stop' in it. With this the engine automatically gets shut off if the engine is not working for 3 or more seconds. Once the rider gives throttle, the engine automatically gets started without switching on the electric start. Its fuel tank is mated with control systems evaporation (EVAPO), which minimizes spreading of gasoline vapour into the air. Thus fuel efficiency is increased and becomes environmentally friendly too.



To make the Lead 125 a beauty queen, Honda designers have done exceptional jobs here. The front body panel has been decorated with LED day time running light and the turn indicators have been placed close to it. This feels the scooter to be in premium class. The tail lamp is as luxurious as the front by being mated with stunning LEDs. The dashboard has been beautifully designed. Having all the necessary parameters such as clock speed, bar-style fuel gauges, and gauges speed, the rider gets things noticed at a mere glance.



The ergonomics of the Lead 125 is superb, which ensures comfortable commuting. The scooter is equipped with a telescopic, hydraulic dampers front suspension and head springs, hydraulic shock absorber rear suspension. The Lead 125 is more spotted by couple of 5 spoke alloy wheels at both ends. While, the front wheel is wedded with a disc brake. Moreover, the premium version is comprised of combined braking system.



The Lead 125 offers a massive 37 liter under seat space, which can easily include 2 helmets and some other personal stuffs.

As Honda Lead 125 is enriched with revolutionary features, it is damn sure that this scooter will be hot rival for all its opponents.