Scooty : Check N Compare Features before you buy

Scooter market is automotive market in India with 57 lakh units sold this quarter. This segment mainly concentrates on ladies and urban market where people like stress-free riding. Scooters in India are not powerhouses as is in European Markets, where engine capacity exceeds 1000cc. Few of the early scooters like Kinetic Honda which slowly eroded Bajaj’s market share had self start as killer feature. These days even 100cc bikes have self starters and its no more marketable features. Manufacturers these days are looking to sell their products with features like front fueling, cellphone charger, underseat storage, etc.

Lets compare scooters from all major manufacturers from once king of scooter market Bajaj to Japanese Suzukis and Hondas.
Specification:

Model	Hero Honda Pleasure	Honda Activa	Honda Aviator	Suzuki Access	Kinetic Flyte	Bajaj Kristal	TVS Scooty Pep+	TVS Scooty Streak
Engine Capacity (cc)	102	102	102	124	124.6	95	87.8	90
Max Power (bhp @ rpm)	7 @ 7000	7 @ 7000	7 @ 7000	8.58 @ 7000	8	7.2 @ 7500	5 @ 6500	5 @ 6500
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)	7.85 @ 5000	7.85 @ 5500	7.85 @ 5500	9.80 @ 5000	9.00	7.66 @ 5500	5.80 @ 4000	5.80 @ 4000
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)	7.85 @ 5000	7.85 @ 5500	7.85 @ 5500	9.80 @ 5000	9.00	7.66 @ 5500	5.80 @ 4000	5.80 @ 4000
Ignition	Self	Self & Kick	Self & Kick	Self & Kick	Self & Kick	Self & Kick	Self & Kick	Self & Kick
Front Suspension	Bottom link spring loaded hydraulic damper	Bottom link spring loaded hydraulic damper	Telescopic	Telescopic	Telescopic with oil damping	Leading link co axial	NA	NA
Rear Suspension	Swing arm with spring loaded hydraulic damper	Unit spring with spring loaded hydraulic damper	Unit spring with spring loaded hydraulic damper	Swing-Arm	Unit Swing-Arm	Trailing Arm single shock absorber with SNS	NA	NA
Length (mm)	1750	1765	1802	1780	1790	NA	NA	NA
Width (mm)	705	715	707	650	670	NA	NA	NA
Height (mm)	1100	1130	1162	1125	1100	NA	NA	NA
Wheelbase (mm)	1240	1235	1256	1250	1260	NA	1230	1230
Ground Clearance (mm)	125	145	145	160	135	NA	135	135
Kerb Weight (kg)	104	NA	102.3	109	105	NA	95	95
Front Tyre	3.5×10, 4PR/51J	3.5×10, 4PR	90/90-12 54J	90/100-10	3.5×10, 4PR	3.0×10, 4PR	3.0×10, 4PR	3.0×10, 4PR
Rear Tyre	3.5×10, 4PR/51J	3.5×10, 4PR	3.5×10, 4PR	90/100-10	3.5×10, 4PR	3.0×10, 4PR	3.0×10, 4PR	3.0×10, 4PR
Front Brake (Dia mm)	Internal Expanding Shoe (130)	Drum (130)	Drum (130) or Disc (190)	Drum (130)	Drum (130)	Mech. Expanding Shoe (110)	Drum (110)	Drum (110)
Rear Brake (Dia mm)	Internal Expanding Shoe (130)	Drum (130)	Drum (130)	Drum (130)	Drum (130)	Mech. Expanding Shoe (110)	Drum (110)	Drum (110)
Fuel Tank Capacity (lt)	5	6	6	6.4	5	NA	5	5
Headlamp	35W	35W	35W	35W	35W	35W	35W	35W
Battery	12V – 5Ah	12V – 5Ah	12V – 5Ah	12V – 5Ah	12V – 9Ah	12V – 5Ah	12V – 5Ah	12V – 5Ah

Its clear from specifications TVS Scooty is the lightest and least powerful and Suzuki Access is the most powerful, all others fall in between this spectrum.

Now lets look into features which are ground breaking and deal breaking.
Features

Model	Hero Honda Pleasure	Honda Activa	Honda Aviator	Suzuki Access	Kinetic Flyte	Bajaj Kristal	TVS Scooty Pep+	TVS Scooty Streak
Multireflector Headlamp	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA	NA
Puncture Resistant (Tuff up) tube	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Storage Capacity	15 lt	15 lt	20 lt	20 lt	22 lt	22 lt	12 lt	12 lt
Front Fueling system	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No (but seat need not be opened)
Central Control/Lock	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Mobile Charging	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Disc Brake option	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Front Telescopic suspension	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No

The above comparison chart clearly shows Honda, Hero Honda and Suzuki as manufacturer who concentrates on core product and no extra features. whereas, TVS, Bajaj and Kinetic wants to add features which differentiate itself from other products in the market with features like central lock/control system, anti theft system, mobile charging etc.