The Gearless Scooter Thread

RX135 · 5th January 2006, 18:18

So looks like nothing much is on the plate now other than Activa and Dio. Nova is one more option, but I always hated Kinetic build quality.

adit1329 · 5th January 2006, 22:49

Go for the Activa, it is lower in height than the Dio.
Also, has a good resale value.

parijnan · 9th January 2006, 21:05

Go for the Dio if the slanting footboard does not bother you. Its slightly lighter than the Activa and as many have mentioned cheap to get fixed if the body sustains any damage.

jango · 21st March 2006, 20:38

go for the Active should be a good buy

ssl2uv108 · 4th October 2006, 14:49

Please help me select a scooter for my wife-

Distance to be covered : 6/km one way i.e. 12 kms/day thru Very heavy Mumbai traffic (SEEPZ/Chakala)

FE and low maintanence is very important.

Should i wait for some better models to hit market?

Should i consider second hand scooters at all??

satish_appasani · 4th October 2006, 16:53

What is your budget? Did you shortlist any options?

ssl2uv108 · 4th October 2006, 18:25

Budget - For scooters, i guess 40-50k.

What about scooterettes?? Any good?

Any options - Activa seems the only choice of people around.

sajo · 4th October 2006, 18:56

Hi ssl2uv108, it might be some time before newer, better models hit the market. I would have said Scooty Pep+ in perky pink, but it would a mite embarrasing for you to ride, if you ever need to. Its lightweight, easy to ride, easy on the pocket and low on maintainance.
So go for an Activa, or a HH Pleasure. FE and maintainance shouldnt be too much of an issue.
Second hand scooters are always a risk, but if you are looking at them, play it safe and look for only a Honda (Activa/Dio).

janeckozzy · 4th October 2006, 19:17

blaze.. he he..d bigger d better

rjstyles69 · 4th October 2006, 20:14

Would suggest that you go in for a Honda Activa. No idea about the after sales service offered at your city.Definitely a good pick because I have one at home and havent had any kind of maintainence issues as such.
Easily runs about 10kms a day on an average.

alen · 4th October 2006, 20:53

Hi ssl2uv108, as u yourself said honda activa is the preffered choice
but if u want other option the honda DIO is also a good choice

If you want something on the lighter side go for the bajaj wave...gud engine

I would suggest you not to go for the scooty types as i myself have had a bad experience with them

@sajo: dude honda pleasure aint good

sajo · 4th October 2006, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by alen

@sajo: dude honda pleasure aint good

Well, if you are not the lady types, it is. But since it shares its running gear with the proven Activa, I dont see any reason for it to go wrong.

autozealot · 4th October 2006, 23:55

Hi buddy! I say Honda Activa or Dio too.

: whats the latest reg your previous search?

himanshugoswami · 5th October 2006, 11:35

Go for Pleaure- some brilliant colours, smooth engine and HH A.S.S. is way better than honda. I rode the Pleasure of a colleague of mine in Bangalore and I was really impressed with the ease of handling, weight distribution and the smoothness of the engine. IMHO it looks better than the Activa as well.

ssl2uv108 · 6th October 2006, 14:29

Seems from the response that the choice is between H Activa / H Dio / HH Pleasure.

Between the Dio & Activa, which has better FE & maintanence ? The Dio has an oddish shape tho ...

@sajo : Why will newer, better models not be introduced in near future? Do these guys think we Indians are not ready?

@satish_appasani : where is your view?

@himanshugoswami : what is the FE of HH Pleasure?

@alen : bajaj wave...gud engine. What is the cost of Wave and why the Wave over the Activa or Pleasure?

@autozealot : Why not the Pleasure or Wave?

Office folk i know are logging out of cars and logging into trains due to TRAFFIC ... makes me wonder if a two wheeler aint better !

5th January 2006, 18:18	#31
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	So looks like nothing much is on the plate now other than Activa and Dio. Nova is one more option, but I always hated Kinetic build quality.
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5th January 2006, 22:49	#32
adit1329 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 346 Thanked: 3 Times	Go for the Activa, it is lower in height than the Dio. Also, has a good resale value.
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9th January 2006, 21:05	#33
parijnan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 66 Thanked: 0 Times	Go for the Dio if the slanting footboard does not bother you. Its slightly lighter than the Activa and as many have mentioned cheap to get fixed if the body sustains any damage.
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21st March 2006, 20:38	#34
jango BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York & kotayam Posts: 800 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	go for the Active should be a good buy
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4th October 2006, 14:49	#35
ssl2uv108 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	The gearless scooter thread Please help me select a scooter for my wife- Distance to be covered : 6/km one way i.e. 12 kms/day thru Very heavy Mumbai traffic (SEEPZ/Chakala) FE and low maintanence is very important. Should i wait for some better models to hit market? Should i consider second hand scooters at all??
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4th October 2006, 16:53	#36
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	What is your budget? Did you shortlist any options?
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4th October 2006, 18:25	#37
ssl2uv108 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	Budget - For scooters, i guess 40-50k. What about scooterettes?? Any good? Any options - Activa seems the only choice of people around.
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4th October 2006, 18:56	#38
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	Hi ssl2uv108, it might be some time before newer, better models hit the market. I would have said Scooty Pep+ in perky pink, but it would a mite embarrasing for you to ride, if you ever need to. Its lightweight, easy to ride, easy on the pocket and low on maintainance. So go for an Activa, or a HH Pleasure. FE and maintainance shouldnt be too much of an issue. Second hand scooters are always a risk, but if you are looking at them, play it safe and look for only a Honda (Activa/Dio).
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4th October 2006, 19:17	#39
janeckozzy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	blaze.. he he..d bigger d better
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4th October 2006, 20:14	#40
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Would suggest that you go in for a Honda Activa. No idea about the after sales service offered at your city.Definitely a good pick because I have one at home and havent had any kind of maintainence issues as such. Easily runs about 10kms a day on an average.
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4th October 2006, 20:53	#41
alen BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pune / Bangalore Posts: 81 Thanked: 17 Times	Hi ssl2uv108, as u yourself said honda activa is the preffered choice but if u want other option the honda DIO is also a good choice If you want something on the lighter side go for the bajaj wave...gud engine I would suggest you not to go for the scooty types as i myself have had a bad experience with them @sajo: dude honda pleasure aint good
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4th October 2006, 23:55	#43
autozealot BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 204 Thanked: 12 Times	Hi buddy! I say Honda Activa or Dio too. : whats the latest reg your previous search?
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5th October 2006, 11:35	#44
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	Go for Pleaure- some brilliant colours, smooth engine and HH A.S.S. is way better than honda. I rode the Pleasure of a colleague of mine in Bangalore and I was really impressed with the ease of handling, weight distribution and the smoothness of the engine. IMHO it looks better than the Activa as well.
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6th October 2006, 14:29	#45
ssl2uv108 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	Seems from the response that the choice is between H Activa / H Dio / HH Pleasure. Between the Dio & Activa, which has better FE & maintanence ? The Dio has an oddish shape tho ... @sajo : Why will newer, better models not be introduced in near future? Do these guys think we Indians are not ready? @satish_appasani : where is your view? @himanshugoswami : what is the FE of HH Pleasure? @alen : bajaj wave...gud engine. What is the cost of Wave and why the Wave over the Activa or Pleasure? @autozealot : Why not the Pleasure or Wave? Office folk i know are logging out of cars and logging into trains due to TRAFFIC ... makes me wonder if a two wheeler aint better !
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