[Daewood]

Originally Posted by abhinav.s

1. Full body of activa is metal

The old activa had a full metal body.
The new one has metal only on the sides.

[abhinav.s]

Originally Posted by Daewood

The old activa had a full metal body.
The new one has metal only on the sides.

Oh is it so! I remember being told by the dealer at the time of purchase of our dio that the new activa will have full metal body like the old one. That was the basis of my statement. Sorry was not up to date on the info.

[mail4ajo]

The search for Activa has not yielded any results. Trying to see if the delivery can be faster. How is the Suzuki Access? Hearing mixed reviews.

I am not worried about looks or mileage, Just want to have a quick delivery, comfortable ride and low maintainence. Any long term reviews. I saw initial reports, but no longtermers.

[agspins]

Go for Access been using one for past 3 months without any complaints....

[mail4ajo]

Activas are available with small local bike dealers in Chennai. No idea how they operate. I assume they book in advance or have some arrangement with dealers. They have ready stock and prefer cash down or local "sethu" finance. Anyone has experience with these type of dealers?

[mail4ajo]

Originally Posted by agspins

Go for Access been using one for past 3 months without any complaints....

How is the ride comfort? I am short 5"3. Will it be fine for me? Also I am concerned about service. There is only one decent dealer in the city, ABT Suzuki. Others are far away and seem to be smaller players. On enquiry, delivery promised in a week. Does it happen?

[mail4ajo]

Update:

Activas are available immediately in Chennai from sub dealers if you pay 58K. Cash and Carry or credit card. I want to know if the incremental 8K is worth it.

[vnabhi]

Folks,
I've been following this thread on and off for the past 2 years, and now the time has come for taking the plunge---I need a gearless scooter for my son and daughter, as the Kinetic Honda is too old.

I'd fixed my eyes on the Flyte 2 years back, but after reading this forum about GC issues and poor FE, apart from leaking fuel tanks, I've dropped the idea of a Flyte or Rodeo. I do envy the features it has though--like foldable mirrors, great storage space, front fuelling, cell charger, digital speedo, trip meter, good ride, etc.

I did like the Activa that I rode on last week at Vizag while on vacation, but the waiting period at Hyderabad is 4 to 5 months, which is intolerable. I also tested the Suzuki Access 125 and it felt as good as the Activa, and has better ground clearance and power. I suppose FE will be the same as the Activa. Can any Access owners comment? How are the lights and brakes. The TD vehicle had bad brakes.

Both Activa and Access cost around 53 K on road after the budget. I also inquired regarding the Wego at the TVS showroom (fortunately for me all showrooms are walkable from my house), but it is coming only in end of June to Hyd, and i don't feel it is worth waiting.

[DieselAddikt]

@ vnabhi.

My wife's daily ride is a Suzuki Access. It has decent power and mileage. Gives over 45kmpl consistently in city conditions. But the brakes are real bad. The bike is capable of doing good speeds, but braking efficiency is so bad that you will have to consciously keep riding it slowly. I had never felt like that in my 2002 Activa which i used for 3 years. The lights are ok for city use (city roads are lit anyway ) I haven't used it in low lit areas at night.

[rx2389]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Folks,
I also inquired regarding the Wego at the TVS showroom (fortunately for me all showrooms are walkable from my house), but it is coming only in end of June to Hyd, and i don't feel it is worth waiting.

Sir jee,

My two cents - Wego is the best gearless scooter at the moment & I believe its worth waiting. I have read various road tests & comparisions in different magazines & it was appreciated by one and all. BTW I own Activa. Its gem of a machine except its poor head lights; poor brakes & starting problem in place like Delhi during winters.

[mail4ajo]

Originally Posted by DieselAddikt

But the brakes are real bad. The bike is capable of doing good speeds, but braking efficiency is so bad that you will have to consciously keep riding it slowly.

Is it ok for regular conditions, stop go traffic? And will be comfortable for a short person, 5"3. Apart from brakes, what else can be pointed out as cons?

[agspins]

How is the ride comfort? I am short 5"3. Will it be fine for me? Also I am concerned about service. There is only one decent dealer in the city, ABT Suzuki. Others are far away and seem to be smaller players. On enquiry, delivery promised in a week. Does it happen?

The ride is comfy but bit on stiffer side(tolerable).Would be absolutely fine, you will get used to.Service is good (it very much depends upon the dealer),AFA service schedule goes its like, company offers first 3 service free then next 3 are paid then again further 3 are free for the period of 24 months.i have never really felt any problem with braking in last 3 months of use( i normally ride around 50kph).If your dealer says he can deliver it to you in a week, then you are lucky a man, here in Nagpur waiting period was of 60 days.Got mine in 2 days with help from friends at Suzuki India. Anyways Suzuki has ramped up the production and has improved its Logistics network.

[Cyrus43]

What is the Oil Rating for the Dio? Is it "10-W-40"?

[Mpower]

Originally Posted by rx2389

BTW I own Activa. Its gem of a machine except its poor head lights; poor brakes & starting problem in place like Delhi during winters.

Originally Posted by DieselAddikt

My wife's daily ride is a Suzuki Access. It has decent power and mileage. Gives over 45kmpl consistently in city conditions. But the brakes are real bad. The bike is capable of doing good speeds, but braking efficiency is so bad that you will have to consciously keep riding it slowly.

A good set of imported tires like Michelin will improve ride, handling and braking. Indian tires are crap. I still have scars from my fall due to the infamous 'Srichakra' tires.

[vnabhi]

Originally Posted by DieselAddikt

@ vnabhi.

My wife's daily ride is a Suzuki Access. It has decent power and mileage. Gives over 45kmpl consistently in city conditions. But the brakes are real bad. The bike is capable of doing good speeds, but braking efficiency is so bad that you will have to consciously keep riding it slowly. I had never felt like that in my 2002 Activa which i used for 3 years. The lights are ok for city use (city roads are lit anyway ) I haven't used it in low lit areas at night.

Originally Posted by rx2389

Sir jee,

My two cents - Wego is the best gearless scooter at the moment & I believe its worth waiting. I have read various road tests & comparisions in different magazines & it was appreciated by one and all. BTW I own Activa. Its gem of a machine except its poor head lights; poor brakes & starting problem in place like Delhi during winters.

Thanks guys. I will need to discuss with kids and wife if it is worth waiting for the Wego----but that too might have long waiting periods. I did see the review on a TV channel that stated that the Wego had the fastest acceleration when compared to the Activa and the Rodeo. But those guys ought to have added the Access too in the comparo.