10 Best Scooters in India under Rs 70,000

Which is the best scooty in India? Read on to know more.

There was a time when every house yearned to own Bajaj scooters, especially the Chetak and Priya models. If you had put the question at that time, “Which is the best scooter in India,” the answer would have been a no-brainer. However, scooters had its demerits.

Though useful, the hand-operated gears were uncomfortable to use. Hence, they died a slow death with motorcycles zooming all over the place. However, the introduction of automatic scooters has seen an upward swing in its popularity in recent times. Honda Activa managed to reverse the trend with the turn of the century by introducing scooters with automatic gears.

Here is a compilation of the top 10 automatic scooters for scooter lovers in India under Rs 70,000. Before plunging into the technical details, let us compare the prices of the top scooters in India.

TVS Ntorq 125

Apart from being the first 125cc scooter launched by TVS in India, the Ntorq has some of the features you should expect a top scooty in India to have. It comes with a smart connect system that enables you to pair the scooter with a smartphone using Bluetooth.

Other exciting features include LED DRLs and ample storage space of 22 liters. The 125cc engine delivers a peak power of 9.3bhp and torque of 10.5Nm. The TVS Ntorq is available in three variants in the price range of Rs 58,252 to Rs 62,995.

Hero Maestro Edge

The Hero Maestro Edge could lay claim to being the largest selling Hero scooters in India. Powered by a 110.9cc engine that delivers 8bhp power and 8.7Nm torque, the Hero Maestro Edge is one of the top scooters in India.

Apart from features like an LED tail lamp and a telescopic suspension, the Hero Maestri Edge has a BSIV compliant engine. It comes in two variants, VX priced at Rs 49,900 and the ZX at Rs 51,300.

Suzuki Burgman Street

The first-ever maxi-scooter launched in India, Suzuki Burgman Street shares its engine and chassis with Suzuki Access. This 125cc engine can churn out a power of 8.58bhp and a peak torque of 10.2Nm.

The cubby holes in the front and the 12V socket along with an optional USB charger and LED headlamp make this scooter one of the best-looking models in India. Priced at Rs 68,836, the Suzuki Burgman Street ranks among the top 5 scooty in India.

Suzuki Access

The Suzuki Access is one of the best Suzuki models to hit the roads in recent times. It draws its power from a 124cc BSIV compliant engine capable of producing 8.6bhp power and a peak torque of 10.2Nm.

The vehicle comes in four variants, one of which has disc brakes. Priced in the range of Rs 55,459 to Rs 59,118, this scooter has attractive features like a telescopic front suspension to provide a higher degree of comfort.

Honda Grazia

The all-new Honda Grazia is the latest model from the Honda stables in India. This 125cc scooter comes with exciting features such as an LED headlamp, combi-braking system, optional USB charger, and a digital instrument console.

The renowned Honda engine delivers 8.52bhp power and 10.54Nm torque to classify it as a powerful scooter. Available in three variants in the price band of Rs 59,622 to Rs 63,994, the Honda Grazia is one of the top scooters in India this year.

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Yamaha Fascino

Yamaha Fascino delivers one of the best mileage performance amongst all scooters today at 66kmpl. Hence, it is no surprise that it is one of the best-selling scooters from Yamaha.

The 113cc engine produces a peak power of 7bhp and torque of 8.1Nm. Though it comes with a telescopic suspension, it lacks disc brakes. The Yamaha Fascino is available in a single variant at Rs 54,593.

TVS Jupiter

The 12-inch wheels are the highlights of the TVS Jupiter, one of the most popular scooters after the Honda Activa. The 110cc engine delivers 8bhp power and 8Nm torque.

Loaded with exciting features like telescopic suspension, USB port, a pass switch, a disc brake option, and an external fuel-filler cap, the TVS Jupiter is the perfect riposte to the question, ‘Which is the best scooty in India.’ It is available in five variants in the price band of Rs 51,163 to Rs 62,346.

TVS Scooty Zest

If males gravitate towards the TVS Jupiter, the females should not feel left behind. They have the TVS Scooty Zest to call their own. The lowest-priced scooter in India at Rs 48,896, the TVS Scooty is a well-balanced one that comes with the same engine as that available on the TVS Jupiter.

Available in two variants at Rs 48,896 and Rs 50,486, the TVS Scooty Zest comes in five attractive colors to suit its clientele.

Honda Activa

The credit for reviving the interest in scooters should undoubtedly go to Honda Activa. The Honda Active 5G is the fifth-generation Honda Activa available today. The scooter comes with high-end variants like the Activa i and the Activa 125.

The 110cc engine available in the Activa i and Activa 5G produces a high power of 8bhp and a peak torque of 9Nm. The engine conforms to BSIV norms. If you ask, “which is the best scooter in India,” the answer undoubtedly should be, Honda Activa 5G.

Aprilia SR 150

Aprilia SR 150, the most powerful scooter in this list, is also the most expensive of the lot. It is available in three variants from Rs 70,031 to Rs 74,713. The 154.8cc engine delivers incredible power of 10.25bhp and torque of 11.4Nm to make this scooter perform like a bike.

The 14-inch wheels ensure that the top speed of the Aprilia SR 150 is above the 100kmph mark. On top of it, the Aprilia SR 150 is the first-ever Aprilia Scooter launched in India. It lives up to its reputation of being the top scooty in India.

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