Need two wheeler suggestions (Petrol/EV)

[skal941]

This is my history:
I'm holding Honda Active first version and still going good. No regrets on it so far. Its been 15years and my RC got expired and don't want to renew it further.
So wanted to take new scooter.

My requirement:
Mainly for commuting within my area. Mostly 10/15kms (or less than this) daily. But my area has couple of hills/downs where i commute frequently.
Occasionally i go to office on my scooter which is 12kms away.
My wife also learning to drive and she also can use it in future.
I have a kid of 5yr old and usually we all go along frequently within my area or sometimes for malls/movie theaters etc. So pillion comfort is important.
I'm okay not to have smart features. Planning to use it for long like 10/15years once bought.
Build quality must be above average or good. Metal body preferable but fiber also okay if its good.

I'm in dilemma to choose EV or Petrol scooters. Suggest me on this which is best according to my usage.

Petrol Scooters explored:
Suzuki Access 125
TVS Jupiter 125
TVS Jupiter ZX
Honda Activa 125


EV scooters explored:
Ather Rizta
TVS IQUBE ST
Bajaj Chetak Premium/Urbane

EV bikes are rocket pricing. I'm not sure how much i can utilize of them. My budget is ~1.2L on-road price.

Note: Please reply in english for better undstanding.

 

[Vasuki]

This is my history:
I'm holding Honda Active first version and still going good. No regrets on it so far. Its been 15years and my RC got expired and don't want to renew it further.
So wanted to take new scooter.

My requirement:
Mainly for commuting within my area. Mostly 10/15kms (or less than this) daily. But my area has couple of hills/downs where i commute frequently.
Occasionally i go to office on my scooter which is 12kms away.
My wife also learning to drive and she also can use it in future.
I have a kid of 5yr old and usually we all go along frequently within my area or sometimes for malls/movie theaters etc. So pillion comfort is important.
I'm okay not to have smart features. Planning to use it for long like 10/15years once bought.
Build quality must be above average or good. Metal body preferable but fiber also okay if its good.

I'm in dilemma to choose EV or Petrol scooters. Suggest me on this which is best according to my usage.

Petrol Scooters explored:
Suzuku Access 125
TVS Jupiter 125
TVS Jupiter ZX
Honda Activa 125


EV scooters explored:
Ather Rizta
TVS IQUBE ST
Bajaj Chetak Premium/Urbane

EV bikes are rocket pricing. I'm not sure how much i can utilize of them. My budget is ~1.2L on-road price.

Petrol anyday without a ounce of doubt unless u r too woke

 

[Shrinit Padwal]

Go with Jupiter(check TVS service centre before hand) or Activa. Can also consider bikes like TVS Raider, Honda SP 125 or Hero extreme 125.

Go with Petrol than EV, for ev give it more 10 years to get well established

 

[skal941]

Go with Jupiter(check TVS service centre before hand) or Activa. Can also consider bikes like TVS Raider, Honda SP 125 or Hero extreme 125.

Go with Petrol than EV, for ev give it more 10 years to get well established

Thanks for the reply. TVS showroom is near to my home. Sure will check it out. I'm looking for only scooters not bikes bro because my wife also need to use it in future.

 

[iamdhamo]

This is my history:
I'm holding Honda Active first version and still going good. No regrets on it so far. Its been 15years and my RC got expired and don't want to renew it further.
So wanted to take new scooter.

My requirement:
Mainly for commuting within my area. Mostly 10/15kms (or less than this) daily. But my area has couple of hills/downs where i commute frequently.
Occasionally i go to office on my scooter which is 12kms away.
My wife also learning to drive and she also can use it in future.
I have a kid of 5yr old and usually we all go along frequently within my area or sometimes for malls/movie theaters etc. So pillion comfort is important.
I'm okay not to have smart features. Planning to use it for long like 10/15years once bought.
Build quality must be above average or good. Metal body preferable but fiber also okay if its good.

I'm in dilemma to choose EV or Petrol scooters. Suggest me on this which is best according to my usage.

Petrol Scooters explored:
Suzuki Access 125
TVS Jupiter 125
TVS Jupiter ZX
Honda Activa 125


EV scooters explored:
Ather Rizta
TVS IQUBE ST
Bajaj Chetak Premium/Urbane

EV bikes are rocket pricing. I'm not sure how much i can utilize of them. My budget is ~1.2L on-road price.

What is your weight? If you are going as two people and if weight is above 180kg then I m not sure of performance. Battery power is used more in EVs I feel.
I m using ather 450x for last 1 year and I use it for 25km Max on a single day if I use. Minimum will be 8km during week day . I feel there is no maintenance needed. I only spent 10rs per month for filling air and for 1 year service of around 820 I suppose. I don't remember exactly

 

[skal941]

What is your weight? If you are going as two people and if weight is above 180kg then I m not sure of performance. Battery power is used more in EVs I feel.
I m using ather 450x for last 1 year and I use it for 25km Max on a single day if I use. Minimum will be 8km during week day . I feel there is no maintenance needed. I only spent 10rs per month for filling air and for 1 year service of around 820 I suppose. I don't remember exactly

My weight is 72kg. Yes, i too observed when pillion is there, pickup and riding performance is not good in EV bikes. I observed this on TVS IQUBE S when i took test ride.

 

[Shrinit Padwal]

Thanks for the reply. TVS showroom is near to my home. Sure will check it out. I'm looking for only scooters not bikes bro because my wife also need to use it in future.

Tvs is famous for their after service - please do check with someone who already has serviced their vehicle there.
For the bikes part - One can always learn, many women riders in the world

 

[skal941]

Tvs is famous for their after service - please do check with someone who already has serviced their vehicle there.
For the bikes part - One can always learn, many women riders in the world

Okay, will check. Anyways, im not debating on bikes . I just need scooter for various reasons.

 

[aayusharyan]

Activa FTW. (For The Win)

 

[iampqq]

Ev lena hi mat bhul ja ev

Only prefer access or Activa

Access ki seat badi hai so you can prefer access

 

[praful47]

Purchase TVS heavy duty cost effective and it's pickup and performance is unbeatable ..

Jokes apart

You are an old user of Activa .. you must be familiar with its each nerves ...
Purchase matte black Activa .

 

[iampqq]

Purchase TVS heavy duty cost effective and it's pickup and performance is unbeatable ..

Jokes apart

You are an old user of Activa .. you must be familiar with its each nerves ...
Purchase matte black Activa .

Bekar hai Jupiter Activa and access ke samne

 

[praful47]

Bekar hai Jupiter Activa and access ke samne

Kabhi saman load karte dekha hai us gaddi pe

 

[dungeonMaster]

Go for access in petrol and ather in ev.

 

[dungeonMaster]

My weight is 72kg. Yes, i too observed when pillion is there, pickup and riding performance is not good in EV bikes. I observed this on TVS IQUBE S when i took test ride.

Iqube might not have the necessary torque or power. I have tried ola and it's torque surprises the pillion.

 

[m4b]

Honda Activa in petrol
Ather Rizta for EV as Ather is in EV

 

[dungeonMaster]

Honda Activa in petrol
Ather Rizta for EV as Ather is in EV

Activa is not updated in recent years. I own both access and activa. Access is more fun to ride and has a bigger seat as well.

 

[m4b]

Activa is not updated in recent years

wut, this is bad!

 

[dungeonMaster]

wut, this is bad!

It's still stuck at analog display, while competition is giving google maps in displays

 

[sidp]

This is my history:
I'm holding Honda Active first version and still going good. No regrets on it so far. Its been 15years and my RC got expired and don't want to renew it further.
So wanted to take new scooter.

My requirement:
Mainly for commuting within my area. Mostly 10/15kms (or less than this) daily. But my area has couple of hills/downs where i commute frequently.
Occasionally i go to office on my scooter which is 12kms away.
My wife also learning to drive and she also can use it in future.
I have a kid of 5yr old and usually we all go along frequently within my area or sometimes for malls/movie theaters etc. So pillion comfort is important.
I'm okay not to have smart features. Planning to use it for long like 10/15years once bought.
Build quality must be above average or good. Metal body preferable but fiber also okay if its good.

I'm in dilemma to choose EV or Petrol scooters. Suggest me on this which is best according to my usage.

Petrol Scooters explored:
Suzuki Access 125
TVS Jupiter 125
TVS Jupiter ZX
Honda Activa 125


EV scooters explored:
Ather Rizta
TVS IQUBE ST
Bajaj Chetak Premium/Urbane

EV bikes are rocket pricing. I'm not sure how much i can utilize of them. My budget is ~1.2L on-road price.

Note: Please reply in english for better undstanding.

What's your typical mileage? Unless you ride 10-12k kms/ year, evs are totally out of questions.
If you ride more then comes the question of electricity charges in your house/charging station, expected cost of battery replacement.

under normal usage For economic reason ice>>>ev. ( for environment ice>>>>>>>>>ev).

Choose between Jupiter & activa. Jupiter is Slightly better. But most important factor is service quality. You already have experience of activa. I would suggest visit near by service center and talk to some Jupiter users. Jupiter has good comfort and double stand is very easy to engage. This could be big advantage for your wife.

You can also keep on using old activa for your grocery runs. Problem is insurance without valid rc is invalid. Anything can happen even in slow speed. Damage to old scooter won't be painful, but 3rd party coverage is must. So better check scrap policy for your scooter. this is very useful in case of cars, not sure about two wheelers.