Honda Aviator

Honda Aviator


Type: Single cylinder, force air-cooled, 4-stroke

No of cylinders: One


Engine displacement: 102cc

Maximum power: 7bhp at 7000rpm

Maximum torque: 0.8kgm at 5500rpm

Starting: Self-start

Transmissions: Variomatic

Tyres: 90/90 x 12 – 3.50 x 10 inches

Fuel tank capacity: 8 litres

Fuel efficiency: 44.4kpl

Length: 1802mm

Width: 707mm

Height: 1162mm

Wheelbase: 1256mm

Ground clearance: 145mm

Vehicle kerb weight: 102kg

Max speed: 84kph (claimed)



The Aviator deploys attractive instruments, with its speedometer calibrated up to 120kph and sitting stacked above its fuel-gauge. Both counters use smartly illuminated needle pointers. The Aviator uses perfect grips. Honda has wisely provided this scooter with the safety of a rear brake locking clamp. However, they have cut corners by omitting front storage space, as well as the convenience of a frontal fuel filling pod that is fast gaining popularity on Indian scooters. Under the Aviator seat is a lockable storage bay.

The Aviator enjoys a broad floorboard, behind which sits exquisite, rubberised pillion footrests. And this scooter undoubtedly looks best when viewed from behind. Its running boards blend harmoniously into chic rear panels, with an adventurous-looking tail deploying a very tasteful light cluster.

Riders will soon discover it takes a light press towards the centre of the seat to lock it, rather than pressure closer to the rear, as is the case with the Activa and Dio. The Aviator has top-class, Honda-typical fit-finish and all-round quality.

Honda debated hard before deciding to stick with their time-tested 102cc engine to power the Aviator. The 4-stroke Aviator enjoys a self-starter button as well as a kick-starter, and uses a force air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that operates two valves. It puts out a modest 7bhp at 7000rpm, and 0.8kgm of torque at 5500rpm. The tuning for the Aviator has changed slightly, as has the revised air-box shape that Honda says has helped it optimise induction.