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We Indians are always stereotyped as looking to get the best value of money, especially with purchase of vehicles (2 / 4 wheelers). First question which almost every Indian asks is "kitna deti hain" while buying 2/4 wheeler and the mileage is one of the most important factor for an Indian to buy a bike whether be it from a high or low income group. Rarely few people are there who would rather go with credibility , features, convenience, safety over mileage. The following features are important while selecting a two wheeler:
1) Mileage - yeah thats first for us (kitna deti hain)
2) Credibility - Less breakdowns , robust & long lasting components,
3) Features - Convenience (under seat storage, hooks, digital speedo console including the sexy colors and hot designs which differ from person to person)
4)Features - Safety (Lights, Pass switches, Brakes, side stand, stability at speeds)
But ideally should not we be looking at credibility and safety features first rather than look at Mileage. Even though we rate credibility as high, but the thought of mileage makes us ignore all features.
As I frequently work with figures and do lots of analysis, hence decided to do analysis here also with regards to mileage. Here is a small comparison of mileages of two brands of scooters having daily use as 20 & 50 km per day and mileage difference as 5 & 10 kmpl. Petrol price is taken as Rs.65/- lit which is kept as constant. If you carefully look at the price savings which you will make by choosing a high mileage bike over a low mileage bike having increase of 5/10 KMPL the savings will not be much of a concern. The comparative is attached as PDF file . Most people even bring the issue of mileage in case of scooters wherein distance travelled per day is comparatively less, but it offers a lot of features and convenience than bikes.
Here are some pointers which will help you decide what to give priority for your next scooter:
Usage of 20Km per day:
Safety & convenience features to be given most priority
Credibility of vehicle
Usage of 50 km per day:
Credibility & safety to be given most priority considering you may be far from service centre and ride extensively.
Ergonomic features to be given most importance, suppose a bike gives 50kmpl but has good ergonomic seats & smooth suspension and another bike gives 60 kmpl but does not have ergonomic seats and smooth suspension, you should focus on the 50 kmpl bike because your monthly savings in high mileage bike will be just 300 rs per month but if you ignore the health aspect you may need to spend thousands on back treatment and spoil your health. Also bike components are costly so a high mileage bike which does not have good long lasting components wont actually save you money but rather make you spend money on repairs & maintenance.
So do reply what suggestion you give to your friend / relatives when they want to buy a vehicle and do you also concentrate more on mileage or not.
1) Mileage - yeah thats first for us (kitna deti hain)
2) Credibility - Less breakdowns , robust & long lasting components,
3) Features - Convenience (under seat storage, hooks, digital speedo console including the sexy colors and hot designs which differ from person to person)
4)Features - Safety (Lights, Pass switches, Brakes, side stand, stability at speeds)
But ideally should not we be looking at credibility and safety features first rather than look at Mileage. Even though we rate credibility as high, but the thought of mileage makes us ignore all features.
As I frequently work with figures and do lots of analysis, hence decided to do analysis here also with regards to mileage. Here is a small comparison of mileages of two brands of scooters having daily use as 20 & 50 km per day and mileage difference as 5 & 10 kmpl. Petrol price is taken as Rs.65/- lit which is kept as constant. If you carefully look at the price savings which you will make by choosing a high mileage bike over a low mileage bike having increase of 5/10 KMPL the savings will not be much of a concern. The comparative is attached as PDF file . Most people even bring the issue of mileage in case of scooters wherein distance travelled per day is comparatively less, but it offers a lot of features and convenience than bikes.
Here are some pointers which will help you decide what to give priority for your next scooter:
Usage of 20Km per day:
Safety & convenience features to be given most priority
Credibility of vehicle
Usage of 50 km per day:
Credibility & safety to be given most priority considering you may be far from service centre and ride extensively.
Ergonomic features to be given most importance, suppose a bike gives 50kmpl but has good ergonomic seats & smooth suspension and another bike gives 60 kmpl but does not have ergonomic seats and smooth suspension, you should focus on the 50 kmpl bike because your monthly savings in high mileage bike will be just 300 rs per month but if you ignore the health aspect you may need to spend thousands on back treatment and spoil your health. Also bike components are costly so a high mileage bike which does not have good long lasting components wont actually save you money but rather make you spend money on repairs & maintenance.
So do reply what suggestion you give to your friend / relatives when they want to buy a vehicle and do you also concentrate more on mileage or not.
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