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Scooter for my wife and dad

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webgenius
webgenius Original post #1
Aug 22, 2013 at 12:13 PM
Hi friends,

My dad recently had an accident while riding our old Kinetic Honda. This scooter is more than 10 year old, heavy, difficult to ride. I'm planning to replace this scooter with a new one.

I ride a car myself, and hence am not much aware of the various 2-wheelers available in the market right now. Here are some of the requirements I have in my mind:

1) Gearless, light-weight, easy to ride
2) Balancing should be easy
3) Liked Scooty Streak since it looks too light-weight and easy to ride. But it looks to feminine in my opinion. And I would feel awkward taking it out nearby. What is your guys take on it?
4) Quick delivery time. IMO there is no point in waiting for 6-8 months for a 2-wheeler. I heard the waiting time for Honda Activa is too high.

Vehicles I have read reviews about:
1) Honda Activa: Proven performer, but heavy. My neighbor who uses it says he feels it heavy. May not be suitable for my dad and wife.
2) TVS Wego: Excellent reviews, supposed to be light-weight and easy to balance. Currently the top pick in my mind right now.
3) Scooty Streak: Matches all the requirements, but looks too feminine.
4) Suzuki Access: Heaviest of the lot, but with excellent power.

Please suggest the right vehicle friends.

Cheers,
webgenius
shreymittal
Aug 22, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Go for Tvs Wego

I'm current Acitva Owner
Worst suspension, FE, Headlight, price : power ratio of the lot
Hence NO
G
Aug 22, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Vespa is good and looks great.
webgenius
Aug 22, 2013 at 12:31 PM
Hefty Price Tag
80K On-Road Delhi

80k not worth it for a scooter IMO. Others will cost 60-65k on-road including accessories. 80k is a bit too much.
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sumit05 #6
Aug 23, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Yamaha RAY Z
.jRay.
.jRay. #7
Aug 23, 2013 at 1:03 PM
TVS WEGO or Honda Dio, both are good IMO, currently own a wego, Dio is light due to fibre body
webgenius
Aug 23, 2013 at 2:52 PM
Looking at the responses, the follwoing vehicles stand out:
1) TVS Wego
2) Honda Dio
3) Yamaha Ray Z

Please suggest guys
ashs1
ashs1 #9
Aug 23, 2013 at 2:58 PM
Wego is the way to go !! :D
+1 for wego
webgenius
webgenius #10
Aug 23, 2013 at 3:49 PM
Just had a look at the rear seat of Wego. It is in a raised position. What kind of design is this? I guess whoever sits at the back will struggle to get on and off the seat.
Anyone faced similar problems with the seat?
ITTechPerson
Aug 23, 2013 at 5:13 PM
If you consider the long term stady performance
I will suggest Hero Plasure
webgenius
webgenius #12
Aug 23, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Another conteneder: Suzuki Swish. Any personal reviews on this one?
webgenius
webgenius #14
Aug 25, 2013 at 9:27 PM
TD Swish yesterday. Didn't like it even a bit. It's a bit bulky and noisy. Couldn't TD any TVS vehicle since the showroom was closed today. Will TD Wego next weekend.