rediff.com
News APP

NewsApp (Free)

Read news as it happens
Download NewsApp

Available on  gplay

Rediff.com  » Getahead » Top 10 automatic scooters in India
This article was first published 10 years ago

Top 10 automatic scooters in India

Last updated on: April 08, 2014 19:21 IST

Image: Vespa VX 125
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

More and more young Indians are going for these stylish, comfortable and affordable two-wheelers.

Scooters have become a perfect vehicle fulfilling every single purpose, whether it is luggage carrying, daily commuting or showing-off. Because of these positive features, the segment has emerged as as favourites among India’s youth.

We bring you top ten scooters available in the Indian market.

Vespa LX/ Vespa VX 125

Vespa LX and Vespa VX 125 are two beautiful scooters from the stable of Italian scooter manufacturer, Vespa. These are premium scooters and supposedly the most stylish brand.

Top features:

  • Single piece Monocoque steel body
  • 125cc, 3-valve air-cooled engine
  • 10.06PS of supreme power and 10.60Nm of top torque
  • Airplane inspired single side arm hydraulic front suspension with anti-dice characterisitics
  • Disc brakes at both the ends
  • 3-spoke satin finish alloy combination wheels at both the ends
  • 6 most attractive shades

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): Rs 67,425

Courtesy

Top 10 automatic scooters in India

Image: Honda Activa
Photographs: honda2wheelersindia.com Naveen Soni

Honda Activa 

Honda Activa has made a strong place in the market with its elegant design crafted for both males and females.

Top features

  • Air cooled, 4-stroke, OHC engine with 109cc displacement
  • Maximum power: 8bhp and Maximum torque 8.74Nm
  • HET technology that makes it return 60kmpl
  • Low maintenance due to viscous air filter
  • Combi-brake system
  • Key shutter for enhanced safety of the scooter

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): Rs 45,894

Top 10 automatic scooters in India

Image: Hero Maestro
Photographs: heromotocorp.com

Hero Maestro

The Maestro design has a futuristic touch with the installation of integrated digital instrument cluster.

Top features

  • 109cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, OHC engine
  • Advanced Swirl Flow Induction System for 8.2PS as utmost power and 9.1Nm of peak torque
  • Digital plus analog instrumental console
  • Combi-brake system
  • High rigidity underbone chassis
  • Tube type tyre that have puncture endurance
  • Maintenance free battery

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): Rs 46,900

Top 10 automatic scooters in India

Image: TVS Jupiter
Photographs: tvsjupiter.com

TVS Jupiter

TVS Jupiter has an eye-pleasing design with its spoke alloy wheels and black theme. The market growth of the scooter is also good.

Top features:

  • 109.7cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled, OHC mill
  • Generates the supreme power of 7.88bhp with 8Nm of top torque
  • Teturns a mileage of 62kmpl
  • Instrumentation displaying Econometer
  • Largest 90/90-12 tubeless tyres
  • External fuel fill
  • Least turning radius

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): Rs 44,250

Top 10 automatic scooters in India

Image: TVS Scooty Pep Plus
Photographs: tvsjupiter.com

TVS Scooty Pep Plus

This scooter is basically designed to appeal to women who love their freedom and riding. 

Top features

  • 87.8cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, forced air-cooled engine
  • Produces maximum power of 4.9bhp plus maximum torque of 5.8Nm
  • Fuel efficiency at its best: 65kmpl
  • Lightest body at just 95kg
  • Long list of colour options to choose from

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): Rs 41,250

Tags: TVS , India

Top 10 automatic scooters in India

Image: Hero Pleasure
Photographs: heromotocorp.com

Hero Pleasure 

Designed for females again :), this scooter is a slim and sleek with fine detailing and a smooth engine.

Top features:

  • 102cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC engine
  • 6.7Bhp of utmost power alongwith 7.85Nm of utmost torque
  • Mobile charging socket
  • Integrated braking system
  • Boot light in luggage box
  • Tubeless tyres
  • Nine attractive colour choices

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): Around Rs 47,000

Tags: OHC , India

Top 10 automatic scooters in India

Image: Yamaha Ray
Photographs: yamaharay.com

Yamaha Ray

Yamaha Ray is the first step by the company to enter the scooter segment in India. Because of its plain colour scheme it has become a female-specific scooter.

Top features:

  • Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve engine that has the displacement of 113cc
  • Generates 7.1ps of ultimate power and 8.1Nm of peak torque
  • Inner box that can hold a few important articles
  • Bright and dynamic headlight
  • Telescopic suspension at front

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): Rs 48,555

Top 10 automatic scooters in India

Image: Suzuki Access
Photographs: suzukimotorcycle.co.in

Suzuki Access

Suzuki Access is a 125cc scooter that sports delightful appearance and is quite rough and tough in built.

Top features:

  • 124cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled, OHC engine with Xtra torque performance
  • 8.58bhp of maximum power and 9.8Nm of peak torque value
  • 6-liter fuel tank
  • Large underseat volume of 20 litres

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): Around Rs 46,000

Top 10 automatic scooters in India

Image: Honda Dio
Photographs: honda2wheelersindia.com

Honda Dio

  • Honda Dio is one of the most stylish scoot by Honda that is mostly engaging young Indians.
  • 109cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC engine
  • 8Bhp of maximum power and 8.77Nm of maximum torque
  • HET technology taking the mileage to 60kmpl
  • Maintenance free battery and Viscous air filter
  • Rigid underbone frame
  • Under seat storage of 18 liters

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): Rs 43,879

Top 10 automatic scooters in India

Image: Honda Aviator
Photographs: honda2wheelersindia.com

Honda Aviator

This 110cc premium scooter sports stylish built and appreciable features making it more expensive than other scooters in this segment.

Top features:

  • Single-cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC engine dispacing 109cc
  • Churns out 8Bhp plus torque of 8.77Nm
  • 60kmpl of mileage because of HET technology
  • 20 litre large underseat capacity
  • Optional front disc brake
  • Telescopic suspension at the front wheel
  • Tubeless tyres, maintenance free battery and viscous air filter

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): Rs 46,881

Tags: SOHC , HET , India

Top stories we would want you to read!


Photographs: honda2wheelersindia.com

Click on MORE to see another feature...

Tags: 1