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Top 5 125cc scooters in India

May 02, 2014 15:18 IST

Image: Mahindra Rodeo RZ
Photographs: mahindrarodeorz.com Sagar Basandani

Check out the best there is in the market

Honda just joined the bandwagon.

With the launch of Activa 125cc, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, the second largest two-wheeler company in the country has become the latest entrant to join the automatic scooters market.

For quite some time now, scooters have been significant sales-booster for all two-wheeler manufacturers in India. As the demand for scooters jumps, scoot makers are dishing out brilliant designs and spectacularly powerful range of scooters.

Among scooters, the 125cc segment is rapidly gaining in strength and is, some analysts say, leading to subdued demands for geared motorbikes.

While there are a number of manufacturers and designs in the market, we take a look at five automatic scoots that rank among the best:

1. Mahindra Rodeo RZ

This scooter has amazing features and specifications that makes it quite useful for the user, while on the other hand design is just fine.

Top features:

  • Advanced 125cc Z-Series engine
  • Superior power of 8.1bhp at 7000rpm and superior torque of 9Nm
  • Claimed mileage of 59.38kmpl with 4.5 litres fuel tank capacity
  • Underseat storage of 22 liters
  • Advanced telescopic front suspension and rear hydraulic shock absorber
  • Fully digital instrument cluster, external fuel-lid and mobile charger
  • Ex-showroom price, Delhi: Starts from Rs 44,757 to Rs 46,657

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2. Honda Activa 125

Image: Honda Activa 125
Photographs: honda2wheelersindia.com/activa/

Honda launched the 125cc segment variant of its legendary scooter Honda Activa to continue its reign in the scooter category of the company.

Top features:

  • 124.9cc, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, OHC engine
  • Maximum power generated by the mill is 8.6bhp at 6500rpm with peak torque of 10.12Nm at 5500rpm
  • Honda Eco Technology returning 59kmpl of mileage
  • Combi-braking system, 190mm Front disc (optional), 5-spoke alloy wheels (optional)
  • Front: Telescopic Suspension and Rear: Spring Loaded Hydraulic Type
  • Front: 90/90-R12 inch; Rear: 90/100-R10 inch tubeless tyres
  • Ex-showroom price, Delhi: Starts from Rs 52,447 for the standard variant and Rs 58,156 for the deluxe variant

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3. Vespa VX125

Image: Vespa VX125
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Vespa, the Italian scooter manufacturer, introduced its state-of-the-art designs in India and stunned the people with this intriguing scooter.

Top features:

  • 125cc, 3-valve, Aluminum Cylinder head, OHC engine and roller rocking arm
  • Map Sensing and Variable Spark Timing Management organising a total power of 10.06PS and total torque of 10.6Nm
  • Delivers a mileage over 60kmpl and brings a 7-liter large fuel tank storage
  • Monocoque full-steel body construction
  • Front suspension: Aircraft derived single side arm with Anti-dive characteristics and Rear Dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers
  • Tubeless tyres with Disc brake at the front and drum brake rear
  • Instrument cluster showing analog speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer, other indicators along with clock
  • Ex-showroom price, Delhi: Rs 71,380

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4. Suzuki Swish 125

Image: Suzuki Swish 125
Photographs: suzukimotorcycle.co.in

Suzuki has been dealing in the 125cc segment of scooters right from Day One, although this elegant scooter is the company's second launch in this segment.

Top features:

  • 4-Stroke, Single-Cylinder, OHC engine that has the displacement of 124cc
  • Ultimate power output of 8.58hp at 7,000rpm with peak torque of 9.8Nm at 5000rpm
  • Mileage returned is around 50kmpl that gets assisted with 6-liter fuel tank storage
  • Underseat storage of 20-liters
  • Coil Spring, Oil Damped telescopic forks at the front and Swing arm type at the rear
  • 90/100-10 inch tyres at the both ends with drum brakes
  • Ex-showroom price, Delhi: Rs 49,593

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5. Vespa S 125

Image: Vespa S 125
Photographs: vespa.in

It's the next generation version by Vespa which is sportier and enticing than its other scooters available in the Indian market.

Top features:

  • 3-Valve, OHC engine and roller rocking arm displacing 125cc
  • Map Sensing and Variable Spark Timing Management helps engine generate a power of 10.06Ps and torque of 10.6Nm
  • Monocoque full-steel frame
  • Airplane-inspired single side arm hydraulic front suspension with anti-dive characteristics and Dual effect rear hydraulic shock absorbers
  • Two-step crystal tail-light, sporty instrument cluster, stylish plus comfortable seats
  • Tubeless tyres equipped with ventilated front disc brake and rear drum brake
  • Ex-showroom price, Delhi: Rs 75,424
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