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  • #1

    Need a scooter

    Yesterday sold the DIO for 23000 it was a good one but showing its age (10 years)

    Now i want to buy a scooter which has best feature in its class
    going for test drives today
    zeroed on new honda DIO but Vespa LX125 seems best
    what should i select?
    please share your experiences with all scooters
    Help me out

    I want best combination of mileage and power
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  • #2
    What Bike Query Approved
    Advice is a form of nostalgia.
    Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

    Antz Travelz!! | South India Exploration Ride | Leh Triplog (Work in progress)

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    • #3
      Originally posted by vvk1987 View Post
      Yesterday sold the DIO for 23000 it was a good one but showing its age (10 years)

      Now i want to buy a scooter which has best feature in its class
      going for test drives today
      zeroed on new honda DIO but Vespa LX125 seems best
      what should i select?
      please share your experiences with all scooters
      Help me out

      I want best combination of mileage and power
      vespa is a fun scooter.
      that said few things like side footrest has not yet been developed. still in design phase.
      the brakes don't give the confidence but with proper technique i am sure you won't have much troubles in panic braking!
      i own a red chianti color and am having fun with it : )
      the closest scooter to it is i find tvs wego. great VFM.
      but my heart chose for vespa

      : )
      best of luck.
      happy shopping.

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      • #4
        oh yes.
        the service center guy says that a disc brake model is due later in this year.
        you can upgrade the scooter laters if you plan to buy sooner.

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        • #5
          Consider Honda Aviator Disc Brake edition. Only Indian mass-market scooter with front disc, and its really a safety feature you will enjoy. Overpriced at 60k onroad though. Otherwise there is Mahindra Rodeo RZ, another interesting new launch that has 8BHP power, 9NM torque and ARAI mileage of 60 (so expect over 50). And whatever you buy, avoid wego.

          I said this before and will say it again. In terms of power (around 8-9 BHP), mileage (around 40-45), gear (CVT) and brakes (front and rear 130mm dia drums except aviator that has front disc) all Indian scooters are boringly and hopelessly identical. Choose one with nearest/best service station!!
          Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by MHG View Post
            Consider Honda Aviator Disc Brake edition. Only Indian mass-market scooter with front disc, and its really a safety feature you will enjoy. Overpriced at 60k onroad though. Otherwise there is Mahindra Rodeo RZ, another interesting new launch that has 8BHP power, 9NM torque and ARAI mileage of 60 (so expect over 50). And whatever you buy, avoid wego.

            I said this before and will say it again. In terms of power (around 8-9 BHP), mileage (around 40-45), gear (CVT) and brakes (front and rear 130mm dia drums except aviator that has front disc) all Indian scooters are boringly and hopelessly identical. Choose one with nearest/best service station!!
            Thank you very much for your advice

            Does anybody bought new dio??

            i love the design

            LX 125 is big no because it is overpriced & not fully tested(took test drive yesterday,front brake is of no use & lot of things were missing like footrest etc )

            Aviator is a good buy but again sitting hight is high & also full fiber body
            & not to mention pricing is high

            Share your opinions friends

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            • #7
              The new Rodeo is claimed to give a mileage close to 60Kmpl.

              But the best VFM is the TVS Wego, awesome to ride, and superb handling as well. The best part was that the scoot dives when we brake hard instead of the rest which hops. The power delivery was also awesome, though found it abit too linear, guess its cause of the bigger 12' tires, which makes it a thrill to ride on highways. Overall at a price of 55K OTR, nothing beats it.
              Motorcycling Experience:
              2000 ~ 2017 Y2K Kinetic Zoom (Disposed at 15k)
              2011 ~ 2015 Hero Honda Karizma R (Sold at 56.5k)
              2013 ~ 2014 Bajaj Discover 100 4G (Sold at 16.5k)
              2015 ~ 2017 TVS Wego (Totaled at 18k)
              2015 - Bajaj Pulsar 220F (Currently 31k) < Garage Queen!
              2017 - Bajaj CT100B (Currently 21k) < 'Golden Quadrilateral' Runner!

              The Ride was Good, but Life is short, spend it Wisely!
              Adios Comrades!
              A.P. 2018

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              • #8
                i too agree that TVS wego is a great value for money.
                don't know about their after sales service.
                the only negative i found with wego was it troubles in cold start.
                not a big issue though.
                but my heart prevailed over sense and i bought a vespa.
                loving it

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                • #9
                  There was a 6 Scooter Comparo between

                  Activa Vs Maestro Vs Vespa Vs Dio Vs Wego Vs Swish

                  On Overdrive aired on 25th June.

                  Swish won that particular comparo. You can watch it all here.

                  Test for the best! Which scooter will bag number 1 title? >> Watch Video
                  Advice is a form of nostalgia.
                  Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

                  Antz Travelz!! | South India Exploration Ride | Leh Triplog (Work in progress)

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
                    There was a 6 Scooter Comparo between

                    Activa Vs Maestro Vs Vespa Vs Dio Vs Wego Vs Swish

                    On Overdrive aired on 25th June.

                    Swish won that particular comparo. You can watch it all here.

                    Test for the best! Which scooter will bag number 1 title? >> Watch Video

                    I saw that comparison & was so amazed to see the replies by fellow members that no one even mentioned about Suzuki Swish..its a brilliant scooter with good performance..decent styling & nice handling..
                    Though if I would have to buy a scooter then my love is DIO even when i found it not so smooth in comparison with its own sibling Activa after a TD..
                    Suzuki Gixxer - Current
                    Karizma ZMR <3 - Sold
                    Apache RTR160 - Sold
                    Honda Stunner - Sold
                    LML Energy - Sold

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by vvk1987 View Post
                      Aviator is a good buy but again sitting hight is high & also full fiber body
                      & not to mention pricing is high

                      Share your opinions friends
                      Since you had no problem with Vespa LX125 (though now you do) I thought you don't mind overpriced scooters. Sorry then, will recommend only VFM products

                      Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
                      But the best VFM is the TVS Wego, awesome to ride, and superb handling as well. The best part was that the scoot dives when we brake hard instead of the rest which hops. The power delivery was also awesome, though found it abit too linear, guess its cause of the bigger 12' tires, which makes it a thrill to ride on highways. Overall at a price of 55K OTR, nothing beats it.
                      Beg to disagree. Have a Wego at home. I agree it offers a better ride than Activa, but its only slightly less boring and has lesser mileage than Activa. Only advantage is low seat that girls will like (and I found very cramped).

                      And yes, I did not mention Swish because you asked for max mileage and swish has same access125 engine that returns around 40kmpl which is least among scooters. But for performance, go ahead and buy Swish blindly!

                      Mileage there is Rodeo RZ (which also has a digital instrument cluster).

                      Most refined engine is found in honda scooters, since all have same engine, Dio is best as its cheapest (also best looking).

                      Wego is a jack-of-all but king of none. I would advice you to stay away from it unless you want a well rounded scooter. My sister would kill me if she read this, because unlike me she finds it really good so opinion varies.

                      For practicality with zero brag factor I suggest proven 60kmpl mileage and spirited ride moped TVS XL-50

                      Test ride all the above. But be warned that the scooters suck and seem underpowered in run-in period, (when bought, wego felt really sluggish but now easily beats activa in acceleration) but improve after 2nd service. So either TD well ridden vehicles at showroom, or ask your friends for some time with their scooters.
                      Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by MHG View Post
                        Since you had no problem with Vespa LX125 (though now you do) I thought you don't mind overpriced scooters. Sorry then, will recommend only VFM products



                        Beg to disagree. Have a Wego at home. I agree it offers a better ride than Activa, but its only slightly less boring and has lesser mileage than Activa. Only advantage is low seat that girls will like (and I found very cramped).

                        And yes, I did not mention Swish because you asked for max mileage and swish has same access125 engine that returns around 40kmpl which is least among scooters. But for performance, go ahead and buy Swish blindly!

                        Mileage there is Rodeo RZ (which also has a digital instrument cluster).

                        Most refined engine is found in honda scooters, since all have same engine, Dio is best as its cheapest (also best looking).

                        Wego is a jack-of-all but king of none. I would advice you to stay away from it unless you want a well rounded scooter. My sister would kill me if she read this, because unlike me she finds it really good so opinion varies.

                        For practicality with zero brag factor I suggest proven 60kmpl mileage and spirited ride moped TVS XL-50

                        Test ride all the above. But be warned that the scooters suck and seem underpowered in run-in period, (when bought, wego felt really sluggish but now easily beats activa in acceleration) but improve after 2nd service. So either TD well ridden vehicles at showroom, or ask your friends for some time with their scooters.

                        will go for DIO
                        test driven it yesterday feels much better than previous gen DIO
                        styling is best but i felt the colors are too bright unlike the old which has
                        black,grey metallic ,silver etc now these colors are not available

                        chosen the Matt finish grey

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                        • #13
                          My friend got the new Dio (Green), 2 months ago and he's loving it.Nothing beats the handling of the Dio whether it is the old or new generation.He is getting around 41-43 in city.
                          Apache RTR 180 2011 | Honda Activa 2010 | CBZ Xtreme 2010 (1 month) |Apache 160 FI 2009-2010
                          Bajaj Kristal 2007-2011
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                          • #14
                            Seriously all 100-110 cc Scooties are boring, i would prefer a 125 like Rodeo,Access/Swish,Anyway congrats for your Dio, post pics
                            Last edited by Rashid; 06-30-2012, 02:01 PM.
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Rashid View Post
                              Seriously all 100-110 cc Scooties are boring, i would prefer a 125 like Rodeo,Access/Swish,Anyway congrats for your Dio, post pics
                              Bought the Matt finish Grey color DIO
                              will post the pics soon
                              Last edited by vvk1987; 07-02-2012, 01:28 AM.

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