The Gearless Scooter Thread

7th October 2006, 06:05

Get the HMSI Activa. But before purchasing, go and see how the situation is at the service station, particularly in the morning when people come to drop off their vehicles for service. The service stations haven't really been upgraded to deal with the amount of vehicles HMSI has sold, and therefore the service is poor.

Another better option is to find a private garage that services Activa; and after the free services get it serviced there. It is not like Activa needs a lot of attention, just oil change, topping of battery and cleaning/replacement of air filter. No biggie.

ssl2uv108 · 7th October 2006, 13:17

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Originally Posted by SuperSyn

.... service stations haven't really been upgraded to deal with the amount of vehicles HMSI has sold, and therefore the service is poor.

Same applies for even Bajaj or HH i feel.
Service stations are just choco-block with vehicles every morning.

How is the Kinetic Xing folks ?

alen · 7th October 2006, 21:14

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Originally Posted by SuperSyn

Another better option is to find a private garage that services Activa; and after the free services get it serviced there. It is not like Activa needs a lot of attention, just oil change, topping of battery and cleaning/replacement of air filter. No biggie.

I agree with SuperSyn...get the free servicing done frm the dealer and then search for a good authorized garage cus the dealers dont really bother to pay full attention to the problems and the problem carries on. You can also visit one of the Castrol bike zones. I hear their service is good

ssl2uv108 · 7th October 2006, 22:10

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Originally Posted by alen

.... and the problem carries on. You can also visit one of the Castrol bike zones. I hear their service is good

@ alen : problem carries on ?? please explain

also, castrol bike zones for scooters?? again please explain

Mack · 9th October 2006, 16:15

I suggest you gave for Bajaj Wave DTSi. I got one for my wife. She drives 40 k.m. to and fro on the highway, 5 days a week. Gives a mileage of 45 plus. Much better than Active, I feel. Also decent price - 37K. It'll be one year old in December. So far, no problems. I found it quite good.

sunilbakshi · 12th October 2006, 20:31

bajaj wave is discontinued so thats no option.
cheapest is kinetic zing/kine' - pretty good too.
best mileage is kinetic 4s.

anarchist · 16th October 2006, 14:27

Hi Guys,

Need your expert advice on which gearless scooter to go for. This is for my wife. Criteria

1. Easy to handle
2. Decent mileage
3. Travel distance max 15 km/day
4. Good after sale service
5. Occationally I'd ride it too.
6. Budget around 45k

I am looking at a choice between Activa, Nova, Pleasure, Blaze etc. Do let me know the best one to go for.

Thanks in advance

airfoil · 16th October 2006, 14:29

It really boils down to a choice between the Activa and the Dio, given your criteria.

kpzen · 16th October 2006, 14:31

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Originally Posted by airfoil

It really boils down to a choice between the Activa and the Dio, given your criteria.

Just the matter of looks b/w these two...

Technocrat · 16th October 2006, 14:55

Activa - Cheaper than Dio & easier to maintain as it has all metal body panels so can be dented\painted unlike Dio which has fiber parts which can only be replaced

Dio - great looks but has plastic part also has fixed headlamp so no light at turns although not much of a problem but could be for some, also more expensive than Activa, might gie slightly more mileag due to lesser weight

HH Pleasure - Good option if buying for a lady as this one is the feminine of the lot & has the same Honda engine, the others are unisex so can be ridden by all

Blaze - I am not sure but I belive this would be out of you budget almost 10k more than the rest above, very powerfull also a bit tall to ride. Being a Kinetic product Service could be dicey

My Vote goes for Activa

Hope this helps

esteem_lover · 16th October 2006, 16:52

alternatively you can consider the scooty pep, if your missus is petite & prefers lighter vehicles. otherwise the activa is better than the dio for a lady.

alen · 16th October 2006, 17:47

Another option for you is bajaj wave
It has the bajaj DTSi engine so good mileage and also the parts are cheaper

anarchist · 16th October 2006, 17:49

Thanks all for your help, I guess I will stick with Activa....

Mod's Please close this thread...

ssl2uv108 · 17th October 2006, 15:09

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Originally Posted by anarchist

Mod's Please close this thread...

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...oter-lady.html

@anarchist: u asked the same question that i did. read in above link. or see page no. 2 (thread: which scooter for lady?)

sunilbakshi · 21st October 2006, 20:56

Blaze for sure. its a bit over your budget but you can stretch your budget a bit, cant you? others really are no comparison to Blaze.

else, see the nova 135. zippy, great storage. activa is popular but theres really nothing special about it

7th October 2006, 06:05	#46
SuperSyn Posts: n/a	Get the HMSI Activa. But before purchasing, go and see how the situation is at the service station, particularly in the morning when people come to drop off their vehicles for service. The service stations haven't really been upgraded to deal with the amount of vehicles HMSI has sold, and therefore the service is poor. Another better option is to find a private garage that services Activa; and after the free services get it serviced there. It is not like Activa needs a lot of attention, just oil change, topping of battery and cleaning/replacement of air filter. No biggie.
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9th October 2006, 16:15	#50
Mack Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 17 Thanked: 4 Times	I suggest you gave for Bajaj Wave DTSi. I got one for my wife. She drives 40 k.m. to and fro on the highway, 5 days a week. Gives a mileage of 45 plus. Much better than Active, I feel. Also decent price - 37K. It'll be one year old in December. So far, no problems. I found it quite good.
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12th October 2006, 20:31	#51
sunilbakshi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 109 Thanked: 0 Times	bajaj wave is discontinued so thats no option. cheapest is kinetic zing/kine' - pretty good too. best mileage is kinetic 4s.
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16th October 2006, 14:27	#52
anarchist BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago / Namma Bengaluru Posts: 372 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Expert advice on gearless scooter purchase Hi Guys, Need your expert advice on which gearless scooter to go for. This is for my wife. Criteria 1. Easy to handle 2. Decent mileage 3. Travel distance max 15 km/day 4. Good after sale service 5. Occationally I'd ride it too. 6. Budget around 45k I am looking at a choice between Activa, Nova, Pleasure, Blaze etc. Do let me know the best one to go for. Thanks in advance
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16th October 2006, 14:29	#53
airfoil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 318 Thanked: 81 Times	It really boils down to a choice between the Activa and the Dio, given your criteria.
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16th October 2006, 14:55	#55
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Activa - Cheaper than Dio & easier to maintain as it has all metal body panels so can be dented\painted unlike Dio which has fiber parts which can only be replaced Dio - great looks but has plastic part also has fixed headlamp so no light at turns although not much of a problem but could be for some, also more expensive than Activa, might gie slightly more mileag due to lesser weight HH Pleasure - Good option if buying for a lady as this one is the feminine of the lot & has the same Honda engine, the others are unisex so can be ridden by all Blaze - I am not sure but I belive this would be out of you budget almost 10k more than the rest above, very powerfull also a bit tall to ride. Being a Kinetic product Service could be dicey My Vote goes for Activa Hope this helps Last edited by Technocrat : 16th October 2006 at 14:58.
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16th October 2006, 16:52	#56
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	alternatively you can consider the scooty pep, if your missus is petite & prefers lighter vehicles. otherwise the activa is better than the dio for a lady.
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16th October 2006, 17:47	#57
alen BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pune / Bangalore Posts: 81 Thanked: 17 Times	Another option for you is bajaj wave It has the bajaj DTSi engine so good mileage and also the parts are cheaper
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16th October 2006, 17:49	#58
anarchist BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago / Namma Bengaluru Posts: 372 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Thanks all for your help, I guess I will stick with Activa.... Mod's Please close this thread...
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21st October 2006, 20:56	#60
sunilbakshi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 109 Thanked: 0 Times	Blaze for sure. its a bit over your budget but you can stretch your budget a bit, cant you? others really are no comparison to Blaze. else, see the nova 135. zippy, great storage. activa is popular but theres really nothing special about it
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