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Suggestion on a Scooty?

39 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/suggestion-on-a-scooty.173849/

ithehappy
ithehappy Original post #1
May 15, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Need one, for roaming here and there. Which one would be best, for mileage, engine wise (know those two can't go together, still)? Have heard that there are some which runs on battery, is that even true?
Budget: No idea, as I don't know how much they cost! Should be 30-35k I think!

Thanks in advance.
shreymittal
May 15, 2013 at 7:12 PM
Dude 30-35K :shock:
Now a days even activa costs about 55K onroad

Get Access 125 eyes closed or Piaggio Vespa @ 70K on road
Shah
Shah #3
May 15, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Dude 30-35K :shock:
Now a days even activa costs about 55K onroad

Get Access 125 eyes closed or Piaggio Vespa @ 70K on road

You are suggesting something that costs twice the OP's budget.

@OP: If you are okay with used vehicles, Go for them. But, It may take a lot of time to search for a good used vehicle.
shreymittal
May 15, 2013 at 7:32 PM
Dude Access will cost him around 50K
shreymittal
May 15, 2013 at 7:45 PM
Ok. Replied you back :D :lol:
.jRay.
.jRay. #7
May 15, 2013 at 11:16 PM
Well get a wego for 50-53k.. i own one , its pretty nice... TopSpeed : 90 and accleration is devastating (for a scootey) annnnddd

55-60kmpl
ithehappy
May 16, 2013 at 1:32 AM
Thanks. As I said in OP, I did not have any idea about price!
And no, my budget is not up to 70k, for a damn scooty tbh, with adding just 30k I can get a R15!
So it's that Access or Wego.
Btw, is there any site where I can check the prices and specs?
A
amohit #10
May 16, 2013 at 7:32 AM
Well..you can also consider, Scooty Pep+. Should cost 7-8k cheaper than Wego/Access. If you are not heavy built and if it is mostly driven without pillion, then for short runs, this will make more sense.

Regards,
Mohit
shreymittal
May 16, 2013 at 7:37 AM
Well..you can also consider, Scooty Pep+. Should cost 7-8k cheaper than Wego/Access. If you are not heavy built and if it is mostly driven without pillion, then for short runs, this will make more sense.

Regards,
Mohit

scooty pep is a joke in Two wheeler industry
From my point of view Access and wego makes sense

Activa is over rated only because of Honda brand name
Shah
Shah #12
May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM
scooty pep is a joke in Two wheeler industry
From my point of view Access and wego makes sense

Activa is over rated only because of Honda brand name

This. Moreover, Availability of spares is next to impossible for Honda two-wheelers. ASS is not that good compared to Hero or other brands. Remember, I am not talking about Honda 4-wheelers but HMSI.
shreymittal
May 16, 2013 at 1:06 PM
I know
When last year i had an accident with my activa to get it back in working conditions my father payed 22K after insurance payed and it was back after 3 Months after being in Service center

Note:- That was a big accident. Whole front portion was crushed like a crushed coke can and chassis was replaced

The same day i registered to TDF
Shah
Shah #14
May 16, 2013 at 1:14 PM
I know
When last year i had an accident with my activa to get it back in working conditions my father payed 22K after insurance payed and it was back after 3 Months after being in Service center

Note:- That was a big accident. Whole front portion was damaged like a coke can and chassis was replaced

The same day i registered to TDF

Strictly Off-Topic
then it must be 24-08-2012, right? :troll:
shreymittal
May 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM
Yes, the same day.
I was saying about A.s.S i had worst experience with Honda that's not Off-Topic
Shah
Shah #16
May 16, 2013 at 1:27 PM
Yes, the same day.
I was saying about A.s.S i had worst experience with Honda that's not Off-Topic

I mentioned my previous post as Off-Topic. Not your's. Chill.
shreymittal
May 16, 2013 at 1:43 PM
Ok
@OP its highly recommended to avoid Honda two-wheeler India
Take Suzuki swish 125 same engine from access just refresh look and a bit muscular or TVS Wego
ithehappy
ithehappy #18
May 16, 2013 at 4:26 PM
Thanks Mr.Mittal. Wego or Swish, alright. And thanks for that site too, but I think the prices there are at least 8-10% higher than CMP. Still great for a comparison.
shreymittal
May 16, 2013 at 4:28 PM
Your Welcome bhai.
Bro u can call me shrey i am younger than you..:)

Edit: Take Swish as it got 125CC against wego 110CC also power is more than any scooty out there in the market today Except Vespa
ithehappy
ithehappy #20
May 16, 2013 at 4:44 PM
Okay, no problem. Thanks Shrey :)
Nipun
Nipun #21
May 16, 2013 at 5:22 PM
Hello, didn't read complete thread but as you said "Access or Wego", I would say go with Access unless you really want that "body balance" thingy. And that extra fuel efficiency.
I own an Access(1200kms), and it's really great. Comfortable(for me atleast), fast enough, but fuel consumption is comparatively high. Here's a complete list of Pros and Cons (not a Wego vs Access!) to help you decide:
+ Comfortable(subjective, you should test it yourself)
+ Great acceleration.
- Storage space is just fine. Will not hold a full-face helmet.
- Fuel consumption. Around 35kmpl.
- Poor horn. Some vehicle's engines are louder than its horn(buses and auto rickshaws to be precise).
- Headlights are useless. Chew a happy-dent and your teeth will throw more light on road than this.
- Doesn't have Honda's "dual-brake" system. Tends to slip and skid often(does not go out of control but can be dangerous). You will however stop safely most of the time unless panic-braking or braking with one lever only.
- Suzuki 2-wheeler A.S.S. Not very good. (Honda's isn't, either).


Wow, more cons than pros. I wonder why I told you to go with access in beginning of this post. :/

BTW Access was 54k on-road in Delhi in Jan, vs 60k of Activa.

PS: It's fun to ride Access as compared to others. :p

EDIT: Read about the battery-part. Yes, there are electric ones too, cost around 20-30k(in your initial budget) but many people say its battery dies out in an year or so, and costs too much(no idea about exact figures). Some have top speed of 25kmph, some of 45. But they feel very sluggish and expect "Me aankhe band kar ke road cross kar rha tha to kya, Teri galti hai, horn nhi maar sakta tha?" from pedestrians because of no engine sound. :D
shreymittal
May 16, 2013 at 5:45 PM
-Storage space is just fine. Will not hold a full-face helmet.
- Fuel consumption. Around 35kmpl.
- Poor horn. Some vehicle's engines are louder than its horn(buses and auto rickshaws to be precise).
- Headlights are useless. Chew a happy-dent and your teeth will throw more light on road than this.
- Doesn't have Honda's "dual-brake" system. Tends to slip and skid often(does not go out of control but can be dangerous). You will however stop safely most of the time unless panic-braking or braking with one lever only
-Suzuki 2-wheeler A.S.S. Not very good. (Honda's isn't, either).

-Well in this case Activa Wins. Under-seat seat storage is enormous
-I get around 30KMPL with my Activa 2010 Refreshed one
-Same Here(But i have upgraded to wind tone dual horn)
-Same Here (Again upgraded to HID kit)
-Useless Eat brake shoes like hell need to replaced every 6 Months. Every scooty's in the market today have poor brakes Except Vespa
-Honda and TVS has worst A.S.S among the lot


This year Piaggio is going to launch Vespa GTS300. I gonna buy it on the first day
.jRay.
.jRay. #23
May 16, 2013 at 5:50 PM
Re: Gamepad Buying Advice

^^ well wego wins, mine gives around 50-55 kmpl, underseat storage CAN hold a full helmet, and headlights are good enough. Horn is cr@p though, plus the bodybalance things great, i actually like riding wego than activa..
Nipun
Nipun #24
May 16, 2013 at 5:56 PM
Re: Gamepad Buying Advice

^^ well wego wins, mine gives around 50-55 kmpl, underseat storage CAN hold a full helmet, and headlights are good enough. Horn is cr@p though, plus the bodybalance things great, i actually like driving wego than activa..

*riding. You ride a two-wheeler.
And I guess it does win, if one is ready to sacrifice the acceleration of XS(Access, looks better this way :p).
shreymittal
May 16, 2013 at 5:57 PM
Umm Sorry bro but in engine department Swish wins
Wego<Swish
Engine: 110cc<125cc
Power: 8<10 BHP
Nipun
Nipun #26
May 16, 2013 at 6:01 PM
^Swish and XS have same engines and everything, just body is different. :/
ithehappy
ithehappy #27
May 16, 2013 at 6:05 PM
Okay okay please don'y start Wego vs Swish. I don't really care about the engine much, just a decent one, with good mileage would be my thing. When my parents, especially my mom will allow me to buy a bike I will think about engine, and engine only :)

And thanks Nipun on the feedback on battery driven units. 25 km/h? Lol, I can go that fast on cycle if I want. And that silent part is totally true, as I have seen a lot of people who rides a silent scooty, I always hated it, just didn't know those were the battery ran units.
shreymittal
May 16, 2013 at 6:09 PM
Then it should be Duke 200 or CBR250R Whenever you will decide
My dad won't buy me a bike ever he told me straight and gifted me MS Alto
Nipun
Nipun #29
May 16, 2013 at 6:34 PM
I will have a TB500 to ride when I become eligible to ride one. :))

ithehappy, get Wego then. Or better, Test ride Access and Wego both and decide.

PS: Seeing those commercials on TV, how about Mahindra scooters? Haven't read any reviews about them though.
Tenida
Tenida #31
May 16, 2013 at 7:04 PM
ithehappy: Why you not getting bike ?
ithehappy
ithehappy #32
May 17, 2013 at 2:32 AM
First and foremost reason: My mom. She clearly told that, it's either me OR the bike, can stay at the home. I can inject anything in her bloody brain, but this.
Minor reason: Don't wanna spend 3 lac. As only 'bike's I consider as bike are either the CBR or the Ninja.
Nipun
Nipun #33
May 17, 2013 at 5:46 AM
First and foremost reason: My mom. She clearly told that, it's either me OR the bike, can stay at the home. I can inject anything in her bloody brain, but this.
Minor reason: Don't wanna spend 3 lac. As only 'bike's I consider as bike are either the CBR or the Ninja.

Which city you live in? It's not even winter now, I think it wouldn't be difficult to live out of house. :)
PS: Add some more money in your dream and think of a Harley. I think, atleast. :D
shreymittal
May 17, 2013 at 7:07 AM
Lol..
Same case is with me my parents told strictly No Bike..
Shah
Shah #35
May 17, 2013 at 8:26 AM
I will have a TB500 to ride when I become eligible to ride one. :))

A RE!?! Then, be prepared to spend some of your computer time for the RE TB500 you're getting. Maintaining a Jeep and a RE needs more or less the same effort.
Nipun
Nipun #36
May 17, 2013 at 9:07 AM
A RE!?! Then, be prepared to spend some of your computer time for the RE TB500 you're getting. Maintaining a Jeep and a RE needs more or less the same effort.

Nope. ;)

We're very offtopic now though.
.jRay.
.jRay. #37
May 17, 2013 at 3:25 PM
^Yeah, @op go for wego..
ithehappy
ithehappy #38
May 18, 2013 at 2:36 AM
Which city you live in? It's not even winter now, I think it wouldn't be difficult to live out of house. :)
It's a little off from Calcutta. I can live outside home, especially the weather is pretty nice atm, I mean less hot, but as soon as the heat sig restarts I will ultimately have to go back to my home, lol.
You live in Delhi I see, so you know about heat better than me, however it's dry.
Tenida
Tenida #39
May 18, 2013 at 8:09 AM
Nah Nipun lives in grave and uses underground network as isp :p