Light Weight Scooty: The most practical and economical two-wheelers

Are you looking for a lightweight scooty that would be suitable for your daily commute?

When it comes to scooty, riders of all ages and genders get spoilt for choice. Apart from delivering high fuel efficiency and outstanding performance, these lightweight compact two-wheelers are easy to ride and handle.

People from all walks of life rely on the humble, low weight scooty to go about their daily lives.

Students use it to go to college, young professionals ride it to their workplaces, budding businessmen use it to carry lightweight cargo to their shops, delivery people use it to deliver food and goods, and homemakers use it to run errands.

Truly, the life of an average household would be unimaginable and tiring without the assistance of this lightweight vehicle.

In this article, we list some of the best lightweight scooty in India. We also highlight the top attributes of each one that make them special.

TVS Scooty Pep Plus

With a kerb weight of 93 kg, TVS Scooty Pep Plus is the lightest scooty in the Indian market. It is also the most affordable scooter in India, which starts at Rs. 55,712.

It’s available in two variants: Scooty Pep Plus Glossy for Rs. 55,712 and Scooty Pep Plus Matte Edition for Rs. 58,562.

It comes in eight colour options— Frosted Black, Nero Blue, Princess Pink, Revving Red, Glittery Gold, Aqua Matte, Coral Matte, and Mudhal Kaadhal Edition (available only in Tamil Nadu at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 60,025).

TVS Scooty Pep+ receives a BS6 87.8 cc fuel-injected engine mated to a CVT gearbox, which can churn out a max power of 5.43PS at 6500rpm and peak torque of 6.5Nm at 3500rpm.

It gives a mileage of 60-68 Kmpl and achieves a top speed of 70-74 Kmph.

Top attributes of this lightweight Scooty

• Affordable price
• Lightweight body
• High mileage
• Peppy BS6 engine
• Same old stylish looks
• Brilliant halogen headlamp

Yamaha Fascino 125 has a kerb weight of 99 kg and comes in two variants—Fascino 125 Fi priced at Rs. 76,479 and Fascino 125 Fi Bluetooth priced at Rs. 79,479.

It comes in seven colour options— Vivid Red, Yellow Cocktail, Metallic Black, Matte Blue, Dark Matte Blue, Suave Copper, Cyan Blue.

It gets powered by a 125cc, air-cooled engine that makes maximum power of 8bhp at 6,500rpm and a peak torque of 10.3Nm at 5,000rpm.

It gives a mileage of 58 Kmpl and can achieve a top speed of 90-92 Kmph.

Top attributes of this lightweight Scooty

• Retro styling is aesthetic
• The 125cc engine delivers out good performance
• Excellent overall fit and finish
• Attractive paint schemes

Yamaha RAYZR 125 Fi

It’s another one of the best lightweight scooty in India. Yamaha RAYZR 125 Fi has a kerb weight of 99 kg and comes in two variants—RayZR drum priced at Rs. 74,689 and RayZR disc priced at Rs. 77,689.

It is available in seven colour options—Metallic Black, Cyan Blue, Purplish Blue, Metallic Sparkle, Green Dark, Matt Blue, Reddish Yellow, Cocktail Matt, and Red Metallic.

It gets powered by a 113cc engine mated to a CVT gearbox that can deliver a top power of 7 bhp @ 7,500 rpm and a peak torque of 8 Nm @ 5,000 rpm.

It gives a mileage of 45 and can achieve a top speed of 90 Kmph.

Top attributes of this lightweight Scooty

• Aggressive styling
• Soft ride quality
• Refined 110cc engine
• Tubeless Tyres
• Telescopic Front Forks
• Unified Braking System

Suzuki Access 125 BS6

Suzuki Access 125 BS6 has a kerb weight of 103 kg and comes in seven variants and five colour options— Blue, Glass Black, Fibroin Grey, Platinum Silver, and Pearl White.

• The base variant Access 125 Drum CBS is priced at Rs.72,600,
• Access 125 Drum Cast at Rs.74,300,
• Access 125 Drum Brake CBS Special Edition at Rs.76,000,
• Access 125 Disc CBS at Rs.76,300,
• Access 125 Disc Brake CBS Special Edition at Rs.78,000,
• Access 125 Drum Alloy Bluetooth at Rs.79,800, and
• Access 125 Disc Alloy Bluetooth at Rs.81,800.

It gets powered by a 124cc single-cylinder fuel-injected engine, generating maximum power of 8.7PS and a peak torque of 10Nm.

It gives a mileage of 64 Kmpl and can achieve a top speed of 90-92 Kmph.

Top attributes of this lightweight Scooty

• Disc brakes options
• Alloy wheels
• Lightweight,a maximum tubeless tires
• Telescopic Forks
• Excellent ride quality
• Refined engine
• Same power despite a BS6-compliant engine

Hero Pleasure Plus BS6

Hero Pleasure Plus BS6 has a kerb weight of 104 kg and comes in three variants:

• Pleasure Plus FI Sheet Metal Wheel 110.9 cc at Rs.60,500,
• Pleasure Plus FI Alloy Wheel 110.9 cc Rs.62,850, and
• Pleasure Plus Platinum 110.9 cc at Rs.64,950.

It is available in eight colour options—Midnight Black, Pole Star Blue, Pearl Silver White, Matte Vernier Grey, Matte Metallic Red, Matte Green, Matte Black and Sporty Red.

The scooter gets a 110.9cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine mill that can generate a maximum power of 8 BHP @ 7,000 rpm and a peak torque of 8.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm.

It gives a mileage of 63 Kmpl and can achieve a top speed of 78 Kmph.

Top attributes of this lightweight Scooty

• Retro looks with the new styling
• BS6-compliant engine
• Affordable price
• Lightweight, easy to manoeuvre
• Alloy wheels option
• Electric starter
• Side stand indicator
• Tubeless tyres
• Light in the luggage box

Honda Dio BS6

Another one of the best lightweight sccoty. Honda Dio BS6 has a kerb weight of 105 kg and comes in three variants:

• Dio Standard BS6 at Rs. 67,913,
• Dio Deluxe BS6 at Rs. 71,312, and
• Dio Repsol Edition at Rs. 73,834.

It is available in eight colour options—Sports Red, Vibrant Orange, Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Dazzle Yellow Metallic, Matte Axis Grey Metallic – Dlx, Mat Sangria Red Metallic, Matte Marvel Blue Metallic and Repsol.

It gets powered by a 109.19 cc, fan-cooled, four-stroke SI mill that can churn out a maximum power of 7.65 bhp at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 9 Nm at 4,750rpm.

It gives a mileage of 49 Kmpl and can achieve a top speed of 83 Kmph.

Top attributes of this lightweight Scooty

• Gives good mileage
• Has a good service network
• Easy to maintain
• Stylish design
• LED headlamps
• Telescopic forks
• Combined Braking System

Honda Activa 6G

Honda Activa 6G has a kerb weight of 107 kg and comes in four variants:

• Activa 6G STD at Rs. 70,703,
• Activa 6G 20th Year Anniversary Edition STD at Rs. 72,203,
• Activa 6G Deluxe at Rs. 72,449, and
• Activa 6G 20th Year Anniversary Edition DLX at Rs. 73,949.

It is available in eight colour options—Glitter Blue Metallic, Pearl Nightstar Black, Matte Mature Brown Metallic, Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Pearl Precious White, Black, Dazzle Yellow Metallic, and Pearl Spartan Red.

It gets powered by a 109.51cc motor with fuel injection. The engine produces a maximum power of 7.79PS at 8000rpm and a peak torque of 8.79Nm at 5250rpm.

It gives a mileage of nearly 55 Kmpl and can achieve a top speed of 85 Kmph.

Top attributes of this lightweight Scooty

• Refined engine
• LED headlamps
• Combined braking system
• Large leg space
• Tank capacity of 21 litres
• Metal body
• Honda brand value

Honda Activa 125

The 111 kg Honda Activa 125 is a modern scooter. It comes in three variants—

• Activa 125 Std – Fi (BS-VI) at Rs. 74,442,
• Activa 125 Alloy – Fi (BS-VI) at Rs. 78,112, and
• Activa 125 Dlx – Fi (BS-VI) at Rs. 81,616.

It is available in four colour options— Rebel Red Metallic, Midnight Blue Metallic, Heavy Grey Metallic, and Pearl Precious White.

It gets powered by a 124cc single-cylinder fuel-injected powertrain that churns out 8.29PS and 10.3Nm.

It gives a mileage of 50-55 Kmpl and can achieve a top speed of 85 Kmph.

Top attributes of this lightweight Scooty

• Super smooth 125cc engine
• Good service network
• Modern technology

TVS Jupiter BS6

TVS Jupiter BS6 has a kerb weight of 109 kg and comes in five variants—

• Jupiter SMW at Rs. 67,291,
• Jupiter BS6 at Rs. 69,016,
• Jupiter ZX at Rs. 73,441,
• Jupiter Classic at Rs. 77,211, and
• Jupiter ZX Disc at Rs. 77,241.

It is available in seventeen different colour options—Metallic Silver, Metallic Titanium Grey, Royal Wine, Starlight Blue, Matte Silver, Volcano Red, Matte Blue, Midnight Black, Mystic Gold, Pristine White, Titanium Grey, Walnut Brown, Autumn Brown, Indi Blue, and Sunlit Ivory.

The scooter gets powered by a 109.7 cc four-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder CVTi fuel injection engine.

The engine can churn out the maximum power of 7.47 PS @ 7000 and a peak torque of 8.4 Nm @ 5500 rpm.

It gives a mileage of 66.7 Kmpl and can achieve a top speed of 85 Kmph on full throttle.

Top attributes of this lightweight Scooty

• Smooth engine
• Elegant and fresh design
• The fuel-efficient engine provides more economy
• Good riding quality
• Competitively priced

Hero Maestro Edge 125

Hero Maestro Edge 125 has a kerb weight of 111 kg and comes in seven variants:

• Maestro Edge 125 Alloy Wheel – Drum – BS-VI at Rs. 73,477,

• Maestro Edge 125 Prismatic Color Tech – BS-VI at Rs. 74,102,
• Maestro Edge 125 Alloy Wheel – Disc – BS-VI at Rs. 75,680,
• Maestro Edge 125 Stealth Edition BS-VI at Rs. 76,974,
• Maestro Edge 125 Drum – 2021 at Rs. 77,019,
• Maestro Edge 125 Disc – 2021 at Rs. 81,579, and
• Maestro Edge 125 Connected – 2021 at Rs. 81,592.

It is available in 14 colour options—Pearl Fadeless White, Panther Black, Matte Brown, Matte Vernier Grey, Matte Red, Prismatic Purple, Matte Techno Blue, Stealth Black, Prismatic Yellow, Candy Blazing Red, Pearl Silver White, Prismatic Purple (2021), Matte Techno Blue(2021), and Panther Black(2021).

The scooty gets a 124cc single-cylinder air-cooled BS6-compliant engine.

The engine generates a maximum power of 9bhp at 7,000rpm and maximum torque of 10.4Nm at 5,500rpm.

It gives a mileage of 45-51 Kmpl and can achieve a top speed of 90 Kmph.

Top attributes of this lightweight Scooty

• Refined engine
• Fuel-injected motor option
• Features external fuel filler cap
• Bluetooth connectivity

Vespa ZX 125

Vespa ZX 125 has a kerb weight of 114 kg and comes in only a variant and seven colour options—White, Matt Black, Red, Glossy Yellow, Azzuro Provenza, Pink and Maze Grey. It carries a price tag of Rs. 1,05,113.

It gets powered by a 125 cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke mill mated to a variomatic gearbox. It can deliver a maximum power of 9.76 bhp @ 7,500 rpm and a peak torque of 10.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm.

It gives a mileage of 40-45 Kmpl and can achieve a top speed of 90 Kmph.

Top attributes of this lightweight Scooty

• Robust steel body
• Great unique design
• Powerful Engine
• Disc brakes
• ABS
• Alloy wheels

Hero Destini

Hero Destini has a kerb weight of 114 kg and comes in four variants:

• Destini 125 LX BS6 at Rs. 70,650,
• Destini 125 VX BS6 at Rs. 74,200,
• Destini 125 Platinum at Rs. 75,900 and
• Destini 125 100 Million Edition at Rs. 76,000.

It is available in eight colour options—Nobel Red, Panther Black, Matt Grey Silver, Candy Blazing Red, Pearl Silver White, Chestnut Bronze, Matt Black and Limited Edition.

The scooter gets powered by a 124.6cc single-cylinder motor mated to a CVT.

The engine can deliver a maximum power of 8.8PS at 7500rpm and a peak torque of 10.2Nm at 5000rpm.

It gives a mileage of 47-50 Kmpl and can achieve a top speed of 85 Kmph.

Top attributes of this lightweight Scooty

• Gives good mileage
• Comfortable riding stance
• Has good service reach
• Plush seat
• Good low-speed stability
• Decent performance
• Storage space

Conclusion

Now, after reading the article, you might have a clear picture of the best lightweight scooty in India.

Two-wheeler vehicles have numerous positive attributes. They are affordable, have good fuel efficiency, decent performance, significant load-carrying capacity, and modern features and specifications.

No two-wheeler in the list exceeds a kerb weight of 120 kg, and the compact dimensions and a low seat height of low weight scooty enable female and young riders to ride it easily and effortlessly. It also is a good vehicle for aspiring riders to learn to ride.