The Gearless Scooter Thread

five46 · 4th February 2009, 14:43

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Originally Posted by mail4loys

After seeing your post went and check the site, other than the design all technical specs are similar between Streak & Pep+!

I only suggested to also consider the Streak in the options list. Nowhere did I mention that the Streak is world apart from the Pep+. All I mentioned was about the new tank, and the tyres.
I duly apologize if my post misguided you.

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Originally Posted by mail4loys

Also, the placement of fuel tank is not looking right as we have to get down to fill petrol inspite of having an external fuel tank.

Considering easy access fuel tank as a stand alone feature, I accept that the Flyte and the Kristal have a much more convenient fuel tank.

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Originally Posted by mail4loys

I enjoy owning a kinetic flyte, but stopped suggesting this vehicle to others because of the A.S.S. other wise its a fantastic bike!

I have ridden a Flyte too, make no mistakes, its a great scoot. Why do I carry apprehensions about buying a Flyte? You have penned down the precise reason for it.

Cheers!

mail4loys · 4th February 2009, 14:59

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Originally Posted by five46

I only suggested to also consider the Streak in the options list. Nowhere did I mention that the Streak is world apart from the Pep+. All I mentioned was about the new tank, and the tyres.
I duly apologize if my post misguided you.

@five46: I guess my english is not that good

and got mis-represented in my post,. I wasnt aware that a bike called Streak was launched until i saw your post. And the comment on Streak was only my observation!

I do see that we both have the same view point so why do you ask for apology !!

Cheers

Ash-NewCar · 6th February 2009, 12:05

In ACI Feb issue
This Month features Refreshed Activa soon....

"Honda is likely to launch a facelifted version of its hugely successful Activa scooter in later March this year. Though details remain sketchy for the moment, the revamped Activa is likely to be offered in two variants, with an Activa Deluxe joining the line-up. The Activa Deluxe is expected to be offer additional features such as an illuminated luggage box and combined braking that balances the engagement of both front and rear brakes."

I have been eagerly waiting for this one since Dec...

mail4loys · 6th February 2009, 13:22

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Originally Posted by Ash-NewCar

The Activa Deluxe is expected to be offer additional features such as an illuminated luggage box and combined braking that balances the engagement of both front and rear brakes."

I have been eagerly waiting for this one since Dec...

Nice to hear that Activa is going to be relaunched, and i see that you are already sold to it! I'm more interested in looking at how this 'Combined Braking' is going to work. Also, any idea about the price tag?

'illuminated luggage box' is a standard feature in Flyte.

Ash-NewCar · 16th February 2009, 00:21

New Two Wheelers from Honda

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Source Bikeindia

You have already read about Honda’s plans to get the Fireblade and the CB1000R to India by the end of February this year. But what you haven’t heard yet is their plan to launch two new mass production vehicles. The first bike is a new generation Activa scooter. Speculated to be a local version of the Honda Lead which is sold in other Asian countries, the bike will use a retuned powerplant from the Aviator. A tweaked variomatic gearbox from the current Activa will find its way into the new scooter as well. Honda also plans to have a variant, christened the Activa Deluxe, which will boast additional features like a front disc brake assembly, cast alloys, etc. The scooter is expected to go on sale by late March or early April 2009 and will be priced in the same bracket as the current Activa with the Deluxe variant dearer by Rs 3,000

]The other two-wheeler on the cards is a sporty variant based on the Unicorn Stunner is to the Shine. Likely to be named the CBF150, (which was also the development code for the Unicorn) the bike will take on the Yamaha FZ16, TVS RTR and other premium offerings in the segment. It will be the first two-wheeler from Honda to incorporate the PGM-FI technology which was seen earlier on the Hero Honda Glamour FI. Our sources have also confirmed that Honda has been extensively testing a new 120-section rear tyre with MRF. This tyre is likely to make it onto the CBF150. Expect the bike to be launched a couple of weeks before monsoons

mail4loys · 21st February 2009, 18:29

Today went to TVS showroom in Chennai to look at Streak and came to know that it would be available in showroom from next week only. Also, it would be priced around 40K+.

Mpower · 21st February 2009, 18:56

I thought the Aviator is the new lead. The so called new Activa also looks the same.

five46 · 21st February 2009, 19:11

IMHO, the rear of the new Scooty Streak is

. The Scooty Pep/Pep+ were much better rounded designs.

The Honda Line-up is getting confusing now-

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The first bike is a new generation Activa scooter

I thought the Aviator is the new generation Activa.

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Speculated to be a local version of the Honda Lead which is sold in other Asian countries, the bike will use a retuned powerplant from the Aviator

The most widely sold model of Lead is our own Dio na?
Also, is the Aviator sold with a 125cc engine in its export model guise?

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Honda also plans to have a variant, christened the Activa Deluxe, which will boast additional features like a front disc brake assembly, cast alloys, etc.

Ok! This was easy to understand!

mail4loys · 21st February 2009, 20:28

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Originally Posted by five46

IMHO, the rear of the new Scooty Streak is

. The Scooty Pep/Pep+ were much better rounded designs.

The rear indeed looks odd from the pictures on the site. I'll be visiting TVS showroom coming week and see how it really looks.

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Originally Posted by five46

The Honda Line-up is getting confusing now-
I thought the Aviator is the new generation Activa.

Even i'm with the same thougth! The Activa and Aviator shares the same engine spec and rest are different!

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Originally Posted by five46

The most widely sold model of Lead is our own Dio na?
Also, is the Aviator sold with a 125cc engine in its export model guise?

Aviator comes with the same engine as that of Activa - 102CC

five46 · 21st February 2009, 21:33

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Originally Posted by mail4loys

The rear indeed looks odd from the pictures on the site.

See it in the flesh, it'll surprise if not shock you!

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Originally Posted by mail4loys

Aviator comes with the same engine as that of Activa - 102CC

Yep! I know that! I think I had read somewhere that the Aviator will be exported with a 125cc engine. If this is true, will this engine be doing duties in the 'new scooter'. Oh!! Permutations and combinations!!!

shabahmad · 4th March 2009, 11:25

Hello everbody, I am planning to purchase a 2 wheeler for my wife. Vehicle will be used for office commutation around 7 Km daily and occasional shopping trip in pune city. Wife allready driven and sold spirit and 2 scooties. So there is absolute NO from her for any bajaj, Kinetic & TVS product. Came down to Honda, Suzuki & Hero Honda. Test Driven Activa, Aviator, Access & Pleasure. Aviator (Drum brake) came out to be her choice.

Guys who own Aviator, can you share some information about ownership, maintainance, average and other issue of this bike. Any rattles from plastic body part???.

sathyaprakash · 11th March 2009, 19:15

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Originally Posted by shabahmad

Hello everbody, I am planning to purchase a 2 wheeler for my wife. Vehicle will be used for office commutation around 7 Km daily and occasional shopping trip in pune city. Wife allready driven and sold spirit and 2 scooties. So there is absolute NO from her for any bajaj, Kinetic & TVS product. Came down to Honda, Suzuki & Hero Honda. Test Driven Activa, Aviator, Access & Pleasure. Aviator (Drum brake) came out to be her choice.

Guys who own Aviator, can you share some information about ownership, maintainance, average and other issue of this bike. Any rattles from plastic body part???.

I have been using Aviator for past nine months without any trouble its like butter smoooth in its operation go for one with disc and alloy its worth the money, disc really helps u in sudden braking and alloys helps in keeping ur wheels always new without rust.

I have been using Aviator more than my car for short runs once i had acquired it and i love its engine & comfort.

mail4loys · 11th March 2009, 19:19

@sathyaprakash: Thats nice to hear. What mileage do you get? Any issues that you faced in course of ownership?

sathyaprakash · 11th March 2009, 19:24

ownership ------- Very proud to own one

maintenance------Nil till now after 4000 km

average----------45km/Lt < > 50Km/Lt

issues -----------Nothing love to see one but it fails me

rattles-----------What??? its not Baj## but Honda !!!!

service-----------It really sucks bcz of limited dealers who are flooded with vehicles
Honda pls do something before customers switch there loyalty

mail4loys · 11th March 2009, 19:34

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Originally Posted by sathyaprakash

maintenance------Nil till now after 4000 km

how many regular service have you gone to?

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Originally Posted by sathyaprakash

average----------45km/Lt < > 50Km/Lt

This is a good mileage. how i wish i get it in my bike too!

6th February 2009, 12:05	#723
Ash-NewCar BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 74 Thanked: 0 Times	Refreshed Activa Soon In ACI Feb issue This Month features Refreshed Activa soon.... "Honda is likely to launch a facelifted version of its hugely successful Activa scooter in later March this year. Though details remain sketchy for the moment, the revamped Activa is likely to be offered in two variants, with an Activa Deluxe joining the line-up. The Activa Deluxe is expected to be offer additional features such as an illuminated luggage box and combined braking that balances the engagement of both front and rear brakes." I have been eagerly waiting for this one since Dec...
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21st February 2009, 18:29	#726
mail4loys BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 378 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Today went to TVS showroom in Chennai to look at Streak and came to know that it would be available in showroom from next week only. Also, it would be priced around 40K+.
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21st February 2009, 18:56	#727
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,397 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	I thought the Aviator is the new lead. The so called new Activa also looks the same.
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4th March 2009, 11:25	#731
shabahmad BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 270 Thanked: 21 Times	Aviator Query Hello everbody, I am planning to purchase a 2 wheeler for my wife. Vehicle will be used for office commutation around 7 Km daily and occasional shopping trip in pune city. Wife allready driven and sold spirit and 2 scooties. So there is absolute NO from her for any bajaj, Kinetic & TVS product. Came down to Honda, Suzuki & Hero Honda. Test Driven Activa, Aviator, Access & Pleasure. Aviator (Drum brake) came out to be her choice. Guys who own Aviator, can you share some information about ownership, maintainance, average and other issue of this bike. Any rattles from plastic body part???.
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11th March 2009, 19:19	#733
mail4loys BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 378 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	@sathyaprakash: Thats nice to hear. What mileage do you get? Any issues that you faced in course of ownership?
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11th March 2009, 19:24	#734
sathyaprakash BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 448 Thanked: 46 Times	ownership ------- Very proud to own one maintenance------Nil till now after 4000 km average----------45km/Lt < > 50Km/Lt issues -----------Nothing love to see one but it fails me rattles-----------What??? its not Baj## but Honda !!!! service-----------It really sucks bcz of limited dealers who are flooded with vehicles Honda pls do something before customers switch there loyalty
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