Originally Posted by npulyani (Post 4288689)

I bought a Duet during the BS-3 stock clearance sale & my dad already owns a Maestro Edge. Maestro Edge has already started showing it's age (not even 2 years old & less thank 6k kms on the odo) due to the plastic body panels. Same was the problem with our Honda Aviator Disc brake model.

Originally Posted by kumarshah (Post 4290420)

With Maestro Edge you get extra security features like theft protection that may or may not be important to you. Customer feedback on ride quality is great with good seating comfort. You also get external fuel filling which does make those pump trips easier.
If you are looking for durability, Duet is an excellent choice due to full metal body. It is also cheaper than Edge but lacks some of the features also at the same time.

Originally Posted by RoverX (Post 4290494)

And to address my second question in the OP, does anyone have any idea on the arrival of the maxi-scooters in our market

Originally Posted by RoverX (Post 4290494)

Thanks for your responses, npulyani and kumarshah. The TVS Jupiter and Hero Duet are both built like a tank, indeed! All things considered, the Jupiter and Maestro Edge are both looking like winners to me. The only real tussle now, is Jupiter's metal body vs. Maestro Edge's snazzy styling.

Originally Posted by n.devdath (Post 4292643)

Vespa/Aprilia have experimented (are still doing it) with slightly larger displacement scooters (150cc) but they haven't really taken the market by storm and hence most OEMs will play it safe and stick to what keeps their counters ringing, which is the 100-125cc segment with products designed for family transport is my take.

Originally Posted by abhishek46 (Post 4292664)

Small Correction.
The Jupiter has Fiber/Plastic body. It is the Wego & Activa, who have metal bodies.

Originally Posted by sleepyhead148 (Post 4293400)

I have shortlisted the Dio, Jupiter, SR 150 and Access 125 for now. Want to check out the Grazia, whose bookings have opened today. Might not consider Activa or any Hero models purely for the sake of variety.

Originally Posted by (Alok) (Post 4300050)

My question is that, is it possible to directly replace the horn with CBZ extreme or pulsar horn or some alteration in wiring to be needed?

Originally Posted by (Alok) (Post 4300050)

My question is that, is it possible to directly replace the horn with CBZ extreme or pulsar horn or some alteration in wiring to be needed?

Originally Posted by RoverX (Post 4303102)

Dear fellow BHP-ians, kindly share your ride experiences of the Honda Grazia if you get your hands on one!

Originally Posted by n.devdath (Post 4303610)

It feels a lot like the other 125cc Hondas, so not as nippy as the Jupiter or the Access. The footwell reminds one of the new Yamaha scoot, which is to say that it is spacious. Handling however, is lacklustre and riding over undulating roads doesn't inspire a lot of confidence. The instrument cluster looks nice with a lot of information though while the LED headlight is definitely a head-turner.

Not a performance scooter but the jazziest Honda scoot in India so far, while panel quality feels below par at a few places.

Originally Posted by RoverX (Post 4281155)

Hello, BHP-ians! This is my first thread on T-BHP, so kindly pardon me if you feel that it's unduly long.

I've been planning to purchase a gearless scooter for my dad, who is a senior citizen, for quite some time. Right now, we own a 2011 Honda Aviator Deluxe (disc brake variant) that has done around 14000 kms till date. When we switched over from the Kinetic Nova to the Honda Aviator, the futuristic styling, superior build, engine refinement, and plusher ride from the telescopic forks were all a revelation to us. But our Honda hasn't stood the test of time that well, thanks in a big way to the indifferent and apathetic dealership called V. J. Honda (Dombivli). Their extremely unprofessional way of dealing with the customers and handling vehicles caused my dad to turn to a small-time local garage for the routine maintenance. Needless to say, the service record is practically non-existent.

Over time, the panels have developed gaps near the handlebar and instrument console (the body-coloured surround fits into the headlamp fairing with a fibre dovetail-like joint). The electrical cables have been a constant victim of rodent attacks (something that was remedied by using a flexible metal gauze around the cables, and a few pouches of tobacco). The rear drum brake liner and battery were replaced around the 10000 km mark. Fuel economy has also been rather dismal, hovering around the 36-38 kpl mark. The body started developing rust rather early (despite the Teflon coat), especially around the body guard rails (a bolt-on dealer accessory that I despise). The latest issue that has cropped up is excessive panel vibrations while accelerating from a halt. They even make the mirrors shake violently.

Since I'm not home most of the time, I wish to save my dad the hassle of keeping the scooter from falling apart all the time. Hence, I'm looking for a decent alternative to replace the Aviator. But ever since I started scouring through the options, none of them struck me as radical, the way the Aviator did back in time among a plethora of generically-shaped scooters. The contenders in my list, and my observations about them (after a moderate-length test ride) are as follows (these are, in no way, standard observations):

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I have ruled out the ubiquitous Activa in all its variants, because of its sheer omnipresence (no offence meant to the numerous proud Activa owners). So guys, kindly advise me on this front. Also, does anyone have an idea as to when the maxi scooters (or Euro scooters, as referred to by some) like Yamaha N-Max, Honda PCX-150, etc. will make it to our shores? Those hold a lot of promise in the ₹ 1+ lakh scooter segment, and will pose a strong challenge to the fashionable, yet overpriced Vespas.