Scooter – Mileage Reviews

Yamaha Ray Z Vs Honda Activa

With the launch of the Ray Z, Yamaha has created a variant of the Ray 110cc scooter targeted at men. This scooter is extremely similar to the original Ray and comes with more ‘masculine’ features that includes new exterior shades. One of the biggest competitors to Yamaha in this segment is the evergreen Activa from Honda. This is a scooter that has been in the market since 2000 and has seen consistent new upgrades and improvements made over time. In this article, we will review the features and mileage of the Yamaha Ray Z and the Honda Activa to see which has a better deal. Read on.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Both the scooters we are studying today fall in the 110cc segment. The Honda Activa has a 109cc single cylinder 4-stroke engine that is capable of delivering close to 8.1 PS power and a torque of close to 9 Nm. In comparison, the Ray Z comes with a larger 113 cc single cylinder engine that delivers a power of just about 7.1 PS at 7500 RPM and a torque that is close to 8.1 Nm. So as you can see, there is a very visible difference in the power that these two scooters can generate. The price of the Ray Z too is slightly on the higher side – the ex-showroom price at Delhi is around Rs. 49105 whereas the corresponding price of the Activa is Rs. 47254.

Spec	Ray Z	Activa
Displacement	113cc	109cc
Max Power	7.1 PS	8.1 PS
Max Torque	8.1 Nm	9 Nm
Price (ex-Delhi)	Rs. 49105	Rs. 47254

Mileage Comparison

With the launch of the new Activa, Honda claims that they can deliver 15% more mileage as compared to what the Activa traditionally delivered. In absolute terms, this means a figure of around 66.7 kmpl. Do note that this is under standard testing conditions where the roads are all hunky dory unlike the real world road and traffic that you as the customer would be riding on. The Ray Z doesn’t seem like a great deal even from the perspective of the company’s mileage claim. According to Yamaha, the Ray Z should deliver around 53 kmpl under similar test conditions.

What about the fuel efficiency in the real world? Let us start with the reviews on MouthShut; the user reviews website. There has been no new review since the last time I checked. According to the one customer who has reviewed the bike, the Ray Z should be delivering around 41-42 kmpl mileage. Do note that this report was made just after 300 kilometers of ride before the first servicing. So there must have been a visible improvement after this. In comparison to Ray Z, there are more than 350 reviews of the Activa – admittedly most of them are of the earlier models. But checking for the reviews from recent buyers, the generally reported figure lies in the range 45-55 kmpl. This is slightly better than Ray Z but not good enough.

Let us next look at MaxAbout. On the Ray Z review page, the website notes that the bike does look appealing to the male audience with their “sharp and aggressive” body lines. On city roads, the reviewer was able to see just about 40 kmpl whereas on the highways, the FE shot up to around 62 kmpl. However, Activa despite a better claim on fuel consumption fares no better according to the MaxAbout review. The website reports a city mileage of 40 kmpl again on the Activa. The difference is stark on the highways where the reviewer says he was only able to see around 45 kmpl.

The Yamaha Ray Z has also been reviewed by a couple of other websites like the BikeWale and IamaBiker. Both the websites report a number close to 43 kmpl on city roads. This is not very different to the reports from other sources. In comparison, the reports on Activa are pretty varied (and mostly better). Reviews on websites like BikeSpace, MyIndiaGuide, IndiaMart and BharathAutos are all mostly positive and they all report a city mileage of over 50+ kmpl on Activa. ZigWheels in their review though report a lower, yet respectable figure of 46.8 kmpl on the new Activa.

There are a few outlying reports though. An example is the report on the IndiaGarage forums where the reported mileage is only about 35 kmpl. Most other reviews conform to the range defined by sellers on Olx where the reported FE is between 40-50 kmpl.

The comparison between the two scooters is tabulated below.

Source	Ray Z	Activa
Official	53	66.7
BharathAutos	–	53.5
BikeSpace	–	54
BikeWale	43	—
IamaBiker	43	—
IndiaGarage	–	35
IndiaMart	–	55
MaxAbout	40	40
MouthShut	41-42	45-55
MyIndiaGuide	–	52.2
Olx	–	40-50
ZigWheels	–	46.8

The verdict is clear. The Ray Z performs only as good, if not worse than the Activa on all common points of reference. From sources that do not have reviews of both the scooters, the Activa seems to perform better. Also, given the fact that Activa has a marked higher power compared to the Ray Z, I would pick the scooter from Honda over the one from Yamaha in this comparison.

Yamaha Ray Z Vs. Honda Dio

Both the scooters compared in this article are newer variants of scooter models that have been sold in the Indian market for a while now. While Ray Z is an improvement upon the 110cc Yamaha Ray, the new Honda Dio comes with a slightly larger engine and improved fuel efficiency compared to the older 102cc Dio that has been available for years. Let us take a look at the tech specs of these two scooters first.

First the engine. The Ray Z comes with a 113cc single cylinder 4-stroke engine that delivers a power of 7.1 PS at 7500 RPM. In terms of torque, this engine offers 8.1 Nm at 5000 RPM. In comparison, the Dio is a 109cc engine that cranks up 8.1 PS at 7500 RPM and 8.74 Nm torque at 5500 RPM. Clearly, the Dio is the more powerful of the two scooters. In terms of dimensions, the Ray Z is slightly longer (1835mm vs. 1788mm) whereas the Dio is a little wider (707mm vs 675mm) which I think will give Dio riders a much better balance and control over their scooters compared to the Ray Z. The Dio, at 110 kg, is also heavier than Ray Z by 6 kgs. The bikes are priced in the same bracket. While the Delhi ex-showroom price of Ray Z is Rs. 49105, the Dio is available at Rs. 47928.

Mileage Comparison

The new Ray Z is a model that is targeted at the male audience and given that Dio is a heavier bike, this is popular among men as well. According to Honda, the new Dio not only comes with a larger engine compared to the earlier model, but also offers 15% better FE. They claim that under standard conditions, one should be able to see 55 kmpl. The Ray Z on the other hand has a slightly lower manufacturer claim. Unlike the 62.1 kmpl claimed on the original Yamaha Ray, the male-targeted variant is expected to deliver 53 kmpl under standard road conditions.

As any one following this blog will know, the standard condition mileage reports are mostly for bragging rights and the fuel consumption on actual roads are starkly different in many cases. So let us take a look at what various test rides and customer feedback reports have got to say. We do not have too many common points of reference but MaxAbout has reviewed both these scooters and notes that the Dio 110cc can provide its customers an FE of between 40-43 kmpl on city roads. In comparison, the Ray Z will give 40 kmpl. There doesn’t seem much to choose from here.

Next up, the user reviews site, MouthShut. The customer who reviewed Ray Z on this website rated the bike 3/5 in terms of FE. He reports 41-42 kmpl pre-servicing. There are not too many reviews of mileage for the new Dio either but the user who did report this on MouthShut says he was able to see just around 30-35 kmpl. That is very likely an outlier and do not base your purchasing decision based on this number.

The Yamaha Ray Z has also been reviewed by a couple of other websites like BikeWale and IamaBiker. Both these bikes unanimously report a figure of around 43 kmpl on city roads for this scooter from Yamaha. The Dio on the other hand has received fuel reports from websites like ZigWheels, Top Gear and BikeDekho. ZigWheels reports a number close to what MaxAbout had quoted: around 40-43 kmpl. BikeDekho on the other hand reports the highest figure of over 50 kmpl under city conditions which I think is extremely optimistic. Top Gear reports a lower, still positive rating of 48.5 kmpl on city roads. It is not a good idea to trust customer reports on websites like Olx and Quikr since the sellers here have an incentive to crank up the actual mileage offered. Surprisingly, Dio owners here quote a number between 40-45 kmpl on city roads.

The bottomline is that except for a couple of websites like ZigWheels, most reports of mileage hover between 40-45 kmpl for both the scooters. I have tabulated all the reported figures below.

Source	Honda Dio 110 (kmpl)	Yamaha Ray Z (kmpl)
Official	55	53
BikeDekho	50+	—
BikeWale	–	43
IamaBiker	–	43
MaxAbout	40-43	40
MouthShut	30-35	41-42
Olx/Quikr	40-45	—
Top Gear	48.5	—
ZigWheels	40-43	—

Overall, all other factors like after-sales and personal preferences being the same, I think Dio is a slightly better scooter than Ray Z. It is priced a little lower, has a much more balanced framework and offers a mileage that seems slightly better than the Ray Z. What do you think?

Yamaha Ray Z

Yamaha launched a new variant of its popular Ray 110cc scooter earlier this year in May. You might remember that in our comparison of the best scooters for women in India, the Yamaha Ray came third in terms of the median city mileage at 46.5 kmpl. The Japanese company has now used that positioning to build a similar scooter for the male audience.

In terms of the underlying engine, the new Ray Z is very similar to the Ray. However, the exterior is more masculine with exterior shades that will appeal to men. Like the older variant for women, the Ray Z too comes with a 113 cc single cylinder 4 stroke engine that delivers a power of 7.1 PS at 7500 RPM and a torque that goes up to 8.1 Nm at 5000 RPM. The Ray Z measures 1835mm x 675mm x 1090mm and has a wheelbase of 1270mm with a ground clearance of 128mm. Weighing just around 104 kg, this is not a very heavy scooter for men. The Ray Z can hold around 5 liter of petrol at any time. According to the company website, the Ray Z is now available at a price of Rs. 49,105 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Manufacturer Mileage Claim

Given that the underlying technology behind the Ray Z is not too different from the older Yamaha Ray scooter, one would assume that there would not be a great variance in the fuel efficiency – at least under standard test conditions. However, according to the company, the Ray Z can deliver a fuel efficiency of 53 kmpl (compared to 62.1 kmpl claimed on the original Ray). I am really not sure why there is this big variation but there you go. In any case, the real world mileage of the original Ray was only around 46.5 kmpl and it is to be seen if Ray Z matches this figure.

Customer Feedback & Test Drive Report

Let us start with the review of the Ray Z on MaxAbout. According to this website, the ‘sharp and aggressive lines’ on the body of the Ray Z can distinctly appeal to the male audience. However, the absence of disc brakes on the front and the price point are some things that can go against this scooter. The website reports a fuel consumption figure of 40 kmpl on city roads and 62 kmpl on highways.

IamaBiker offers a pretty comprehensive review of the bike. They note that the Ray Z is a compact bike that feels super light. Despite this, the scooter has sufficient leg space to accomodate a tall rider with a pillion which is an extremely important criteria for a scooter targeted at the men. In their test ride, the reviewer was able to report 43 kmpl under mixed riding conditions (city and highway) which they say is slightly better than what they could find on the Ray.

Most of the popular automobile websites that you would seek out to while checking on a bike review have merely parroted the company claim on the mileage. Given that this is a new bike in the market, there have not been too many reviews on MouthShut either. There has been just one review of the Ray Z and this customer has rated the scooter 3/5 in terms of FE. According to him, Yamaha could do better on the pick-up. However, after riding 300 kilometers and with the first service pending, the scooter offered 41-42 kmpl. This is likely to go up after servicing.

Bikewale does not have a review of the bike yet. However, in their specification sheet, they have also mentioned the mileage offered by the Ray Z. According to this, the fuel consumption of the scooter is likely to be around 43 kmpl. But I am not sure if this is a figure they obtained by test-riding it, or if it’s sourced from elsewhere. Anyway, just note that this is not a customer report and so you may not rely on this.

So here we go. With a number of popular bike review sources yet to report a mileage, this is what we have got till now. I have summarized them in a table below. The average seems to be around 40-45 kmpl which is not entirely bad at all. What do you think?

Source	City (kmpl)	Highway (kmpl)
Official	–	53
Bikewale	43	—
IamaBiker	43	—
MaxAbout	40	62
MouthShut	41-42	—

Mahindra Duro DZ

We discussed the budget scooter from Mahindra, the Kine last week. If you are willing to open more of your wallet, there is another option available from the shop floors of Mahindra. The Duro DZ is a much powerful scooter compared to the 72cc Kine. It comes with a 124.6cc engine that delivers a max power of 11PS at 7000 RPM that on curves provides 9Nm at 5500 RPM of max torque. In terms of specifications, the Duro DZ measures 1814mm in length, 770mm in width and 1275mm in height. Other specs include a wheelbase of 1270mm, a ground clearance of 155mm and a curb weight of 114kg. The Duro DZ has a fuel tank capacity of 6.5 liters and a underseat storage of close to 20 liters. For a 125cc scooter, the Duro DZ is pretty affordable at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 44,688.

Manufacturer Claim

The Duro DZ website advertises three things on their homepage – a powerful 125cc DI engine, an advanced telescopic suspension and a “great mileage”. According to Mahindra, the Duro DZ can ride 56.25 kilometers for 1 liter of petrol under standard test conditions. Of course, on city road conditions with its share of pot holes and traffic, the mileage is expected to be much lower.

Test Ride & Customer Feedback

Comparing the Duro DZ with Honda Activa, ZigWheels writes that the Duro returns slightly lower fuel economy compared to the Activa. While their tests returned 45 kmpl on the Activa, the test on Duro DZ returned 42 kmpl. This is still a far cry from the official claim of 56.25 kmpl.

MaxAbout in their review note that the overall quality of the finish looks pretty sub-standard compared to the industry and could hence appear cheap. They also note that the palm grips are weirdly shaped giving an overall negative riding experience. With respect to the mileage, MaxAbout reports a number similar to ZigWheels – 42 kmpl.

MotorBeam compares the Duro DZ with the Suzuki Access 125 and there is some good news. According to the website, the Duro DZ has an excellent gearbox, a refined engine and a decent storage box. It also performs better in terms of FE. While Access delivers 47 kmpl in the real world, Duro DZ delivers 48 kmpl. That’s a pretty marginal win, but still the bottom line is that the scooter from Mahindra is better in this comparison.

Let us take a look at what folks at xBHP have got to say. One of the user who purchased the scooter writes in that one of the best things about the scooter is the power. The Duro DZ can deliver significant power even with a pillion rider. In addition to this, the reviewer also says that the telescopic suspension is as advertised and takes you smoothly over potholes. As on the mileage front, the review reports 48 kmpl on the city roads in the first few days after purchase.

On IndiaGarage, the reviews have been mixed. While one reviewer says his decision to buy the bike was ‘unfortunate’ for delivering just 35kmpl, others have commended the scooter for its solid performance as well as mileage of between 45-50 kmpl. Considering that the number of good reviews outnumber the sole bad review, I think I will go with 45-50 as the average number.

Finally, let us take a look at Mouthshut. There are just 8 reviews for the scooter on the reviews website and these reviewers have given an overall rating of 4/5 for fuel efficiency. Except for one user who reports 27 kmpl, every other user is extremely enthusiastic in their report. The average reported number is between 45-55 kmpl which is extremely good for a scooter of this power range.

Here is a snapshot of all the reviews we have looked into so far. Personally, I feel the Duro DZ seems to be a great scooter from both the mileage and power point of view. So if you are looking for a purchasing decision, I would suggest you go for it.

Source	City (kmpl)	Highways (kmpl)
Official	–	56.25
ZigWheels	42	—
MaxAbout	42	—
MotorBeam	48	—
xBHP	48	—
IndiaGarage	45-50	—
MouthShut	45-55	—

Mahindra Kine

If you are looking for a budget scooter, one of the models you must be looking at is the Mahindra Kine. This scooter is not too popular considering that Mahindra hardly advertises this model of theirs – something that they launched in 2010 post the acquisition of Kinetic motors. The Mahindra Kine is a pretty low-spec’d scooter targeted at the budget conscious. It comes with a 71.5cc single cylinder 2 stroke engine that can render a maximum power of close to 3.8PS at 5500 RPM. On turns, this translates to 5Nm maximum torque at 4500 RPM. The scooter is not very big and measures 1765mm x 635mm x 1060mm with an overall wheelbase of 1225mm. The seat is placed at a convenient 760mm. Other specs include an 82kg kerb weight, 4 liter fuel tank, 120mm ground clearance and a maximum speed of 60 kmph. The Mahindra Kine is priced at Rs. 34160 ex-showroom at Delhi.

Manufacturer Mileage Claim

Given that the scooter is targeted at the teenagers/price-conscious, mileage is of paramount importance. Mahindra doesn’t disappoint at least from the official claims. According to them, the Kine is capable of delivering around 63.25 kmpl economy under standard test conditions. As I have noted many times earlier, these conditions are very highway-like and so the FE you will see on city roads is likely to be far lower.

Test Drive & Customer Feedback

Let us start with the note from BikeDekho. They note from their test run that the scooter offers an average mileage of around 55kmpl which is not bad at all. However, one user claims to be noticing only around 31kmpl on their Kine. But given the small sample size, I wouldn’t give much thought into this just yet.

According to ProdEase, the Kine is built for big cities and short distance travel. Although the scooter is ideally suited for the female customers, the website says the performance is not up to the mark. They report a mileage of between 50-55 kmpl which is pretty okay.

Quite a few other websites have reported a fuel efficiency in the 55kmpl range. This includes the likes of BikeSpace and IndiaAuto. To have a better understanding of what the real world customers are saying, let us take a look at Olx (MouthShut does not seem to have many reviews about this bike). Most sellers have claimed an economy of between 40-50 kmpl which is still okay. I would however take reports from classifieds websites with a grain of salt considering the posters there are trying to sell their scooter and would hence be painting a pretty positive picture. On that note, reports on Quikr too state a fuel economy of between 40-50 kmpl.

So there you go. For one, there are not too many real customer reports for the Kine. And those that do are either reported with vested interests (as on classifieds sites) or appear to be from company claims. So there is not much to read into from the various mileage reports. I would seriously suggest you to take a real world test ride and take a decision only post that. Here is a snapshot of what various websites here have reported.

Source	City (kmpl)	Highways (kmpl)
Official	–	63.25
BikeDekho	55	—
ProdEase	50-55	—
BikeSpace	55	—
IndiaAuto	55	—
Quikr	40-50	—
Olx	40-50	—

Honda Aviator Vs. Honda Activa

The Aviator has been in the market for a relatively shorter period of time as compared to the Activa. While Honda Motorcycles launched the Activa way back in 2000, the Aviator has been here only since 2009. Both scooters belong to the 109cc segment with similar tech specifications and framework with one major difference being that the Aviator comes with a lot of add-ons like disc brakes that do not exist on the Activa. In this article, we will first take you through the specifications of both the scooters and then compare the mileages as delivered by the two models. This will help us arrive at a better judgement of which of the two is a better scooter.

Tech Specs Comparison

As noted earlier, both the scooters have a similar engine configuration. They both come with a 109cc engine that can deliver a max power of 8.1PS and a max torque of around 8.7 Nm. The Aviator is slightly bigger though. While the Activa measures 1761 x 710 x 1147, the Aviator on the other hand measures 1802 x 697 x 1162. The Activa is wider although the Aviator has a larger wheelbase providing a much higher stability while driving. The Aviator is also geared for longer drives with a fuel tank capacity of 6 liters whereas the Activa can only hold 5.3 liters. Here is a side by side comparison of the major tech specs of both the scooters. The ex-showroom price of the Standard variant of Aviator is slightly higher than Activa although there is also a Deluxe variant that is priced much higher.

Specification	Honda Activa	Honda Aviator
Engine Disp.	109cc	109cc
Max Power	8.1 PS @ 7500	8.1 PS @ 7000
Max Torque	8.74 Nm @ 5500	8.77 Nm @ 5500
Dimension	1761 x 710 x 1147	1802 x 697 x 1162
Wheelbase	1238mm	1256mm
Ground Clearance	153mm	145mm
Fuel tank capacity	5.3L	6L
Underseat storage	18L	20L
Kerb weight	111kg	102.3kg
Price (ex-Delhi)	Rs. 47204	Rs. 48229

Mileage Comparison

Although both the Activa and Aviator have similar engine components, there are so many things different spec-wise on the two scooters that make it a given that these two models simply cannot offer the same mileage. However, Honda probably does not want to cannibalize the sale of one over the other due to the fuel economy component. The company claims the latest model of both the scooters to offer around 66.7 kmpl under standard test conditions. Again, this is not a mileage you could be seeing on your office ride because the tests are conducted under extremely favourable conditions that you may not be able to simulate on a city road.

In order to arrive a better judgement, let us now look at what third party reviews and test rides tell us with respect to the mileage. Let us start with MouthShut; the popular user reviews site. There are plenty of reviews for both the scooters. While the average claim made by customers lies in the range of 45-55kmpl for the Activa, the corresponding figure for Aviator is just between 30-46 kmpl. The numbers for Aviator do not get much support from other sources either. Except for a review from ScootyPrice that claims around 45-48 kmpl on the Aviator, the mileage reported on other reviews we noted from sites like BikeAdvice and ConsumerComplaints are in the range of 30-40 kmpl only.

In comparison, the Activa has pretty rave reviews from a number of sources. A couple of reviewers on IndiaGarage have reported a 35kmpl FE. That apart, reviews on most sources have been positive. BikeSpace reports 54kmpl while IndiaMart reports 55 kmpl. Most of the other sources including MyIndiaGuide, BharathAutos, ZigWheels, MaxAbout and Olx report a number between 40-53 kmpl which is much better than what the Aviator offers.

The specific number from the various sources are tabulated below. But I guess the bottomline is clear – the Aviator seems built more efficiently for a female audience as compared to the Activa. But that is just a minor improvement that does not warrant a drop in mileage as it seems to be from the various reviews. My suggestion would be to go with the Activa – it’s priced cheap, makes your commuter cheaper and has a great resale value too. What do you think?

Source	Honda Activa (kmpl)	Honda Aviator (kmpl)
Official	66.7	66.7
BharathAutos	53.5	—
BikeAdvice	–	30-40
BikeSpace	54	—
ConsumerComplaints	–	33-35
IndiaGarage	35	—
IndiaMart	55	—
MaxAbout	40	—
MouthShut	45-55	30-46
MyIndiaGuide	52.2	—
Olx	40-50	—
ScootyPrice	–	45-48
ZigWheels	46.8	—

Best Scooter In India For Girls

There are over a dozen scooters that we have reviewed on MileageInfo till date. A few of these are targeted at the male customers while the entire rest is either unisex or are targeted exclusively at the female buyers. So if you are a woman looking for the best scooter from a mileage perspective, read on.

First and foremost, scooters are pretty fuel-inefficient. Most of the scooters available in the market cost between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 50,000 and come with a good 100cc engine. Despite this, the mileage they offer is quite lower than what motorbikes in the same engine and price range have on offer. So for this article, we will first compare the basic tech-specs of the various female-targeted scooters, then look at their prices (ex-showroom Delhi) and finally compare the mileage as reviewed by some major sources.

Tech Specs Comparison

The engine displacement has a huge effect on the power you can derive from any bike. However it needs to be remembered that power comes with burning fuel and so a higher powered engine often consumes more fuel and consequently has a lower mileage. At the end of the day, it comes down to individual preference – what’s more important to you; the power or mileage? Or a good balance of both of them? Take that and the price of the scooters into consideration while making the purchasing decision. So first off, let’s compare the tech specs of the dozen scooters in contention. We will be comparing the engine displacement, power, torque and kerb weight of these scooters in the table below.

Scooter	Engine cc	Max Power	Max Torque	Weight
Piaggio Vespa LX	125cc	10.06PS	10.6Nm	114kg
Suzuki Access	124cc	8.6PS	9.8Nm	115kg
Suzuki Swish	124cc	8.6PS	9.8Nm	110kg
Mahindra Rodeo RZ	125cc	8.2PS	9Nm	106kg
Kinetic Sym Flyte	124.6cc	8.1PS	9.1Nm	106kg
Honda Activa	109cc	8.1PS	9Nm	111kg
Honda Aviator	109cc	8.1PS	8.74Nm	102kg
Honda Dio	110cc	8.1PS	8.66Nm	110.2kg
TVS Wego	109.7cc	8PS	8Nm	105kg
Yamaha Ray	113cc	7.1PS	8.1Nm	104kg
Hero Pleasure	102cc	6.8PS	7.85Nm	104kg
TVS Scooty Streak	87.8cc	5.1PS	5.8Nm	96kg
TVS Scooty Pep Plus	87.8cc	5PS	5.8Nm	95kg

So there you have quite a few 125cc scooters that offer a better power. But also note that a lot of these scooters weigh over 110kg and if you will find it heavy, you should be going for something that weighs lower. Honda Aviator is a good choice in my opinion – it doesn’t weigh a lot but still manages to offer the same power as the 125c Sym Flyte or Rodeo RZ.

Next up, let us compare the fuel economy delivered by the various scooters. Traditionally, we take our readers through mileage as reported by the manufacturer as well as what has been reported by various independent third party test rides and customer reviews. However, since this could get complicated if we are to go through several sources, what we will do is mention the manufacturer claim as well as the median city road mileage as reported on our individual studies. If you want to read in depth for any of the scooters, do go through our scooter list here.

Model	Manufacturer claim (kmpl)	Median City Mileage (kmpl)
Hero Pleasure	55	48.5
Honda Activa	66.7	46.8
Yamaha Ray	62.1	46.5
TVS Scooty Pep+	68	45
TVS Scooty Streak	68	45
Mahindra Rodeo RZ	59.38	45
Honda Dio	55	43
TVS Wego	50	42.5
Piaggio Vespa LX	60	41
Suzuki Swish	60	38
Kinetic Sym Flyte	45	37.5
Honda Aviator	52	34
Suzuki Access	50.22	30

The scooters are ranked according to the median mileage in the above table. However, do note that this is just a general trend and may not be scientifically correct. That’s because the numbers are pulled from various overlapping and sometimes mutually exclusive sources. Also, the reported numbers are by different people each of whom could weigh different (and which has an effect on the overall mileage) and so you may see a different mileage from what is offered here. However, this should give you an idea of what’s better and what’s not.

As I see it, Honda Activa definitely looks to be the best bet considering that it offers sufficient power at a significantly good economy. However, if you are looking for a lighter scooter under 110kg, then you could probably pick Yamaha Ray or Mahindra Rodeo RZ – both these bikes offer decent mileage and weigh just around 104kg so which is good.

What will be your choice? Tell us in the comments.

Hero Pleasure

“Why should boys have all the fun” has been one of the most popular taglines for a two wheeler brand in recent times and Hero Honda got it absolutely right in positioning when they did this back when the Pleasure was launched. Hero Pleasure, as it is known today, is a 102cc 4 stroke single cylinder scooter targeted at the female riders that can deliver a maximum power of 5.03 kw (6.8 PS) and max. torque of 7.85 Nm. Hero has ensured the scooter doesn’t get too heavy with the kerb weight hovering around 104 kg with a max fuel tank capacity of 5 liters. The Hero Pleasure is available at a price of Rs. 42,100 ex-showroom at Delhi.

Official Reported Mileage

Among scooters, you can say the Hero Pleasure is sort of a mid-range in the Indian market. There are scooters like the Scooty Pep that are significantly under 100cc while there are quite a few scooters that have more of a unisex positioning that are in the 125cc segment. According to Hero Motocorp, the Pleasure can deliver close to 55 kmpl under standard test conditions which is typically conditions closer to what you have on the highways. If you are wondering if 55 kmpl is good enough, I’ve prepared this chart that will compare the official mileage claimed on the various scooters we have reviewed till now:

Scooter	Engine cc	Official Claim (kmpl)
TVS Scooty Pep Plus	87.8cc	68kmpl
Yamaha Ray	113cc	62.1kmpl
Piaggio Vespa LX	125cc	60kmpl
Suzuki Access	124cc	50.22kmpl
Suzuki Swish	124cc	60kmpl
Honda Activa	109cc	66.7kmpl
TVS Scooty Streak	87.8cc	68kmpl
Hero Maestro	109cc	60kmpl
Mahindra Rodeo RZ	125cc	59.38kmpl
Honda Aviator	109cc	52kmpl
Kinetic Sym Flyte	125cc	45kmpl
Honda Dio	110cc	55kmpl
TVS Wego	109.7cc	50kmpl

So as you see, the 55kmpl economy claim on the Pleasure is not the best in the market. Nor is it as low as some of the other claims. So it lays somewhere in between.

Customer Reviews

Let’s start as usual with MaxAbout. According to their review, this scooter can hit a maximum speed of 77 kmpl and on an average can deliver between 35-45 kilometers per liter of petrol. The review on BikeSpace has a similar report. They note that the Hero Pleasure can draw 45 kmpl on city roads while the same on highways can go as high as 50 kmpl. This is not too bad.

Another website called Bikerani that I have not reported from anytime earlier notes that on city roads, the Pleasure can give between 45-52 kmpl economy while the same on highways could increase up to 55 kmpl.

A user on IndiaGarage notes that the real world mileage delivered by the Pleasure can be extremely better than those offered by more popular rivals. He claims that while the Activa used to give him only around 35 kmpl on city roads, the same on the Hero Pleasure was as high as 55 kmpl. This looks a little too optimistic. We will then have to take a look at what other customers have got to say on MouthShut.

There are over 107 reviews for the Pleasure on the site with the scooter getting a 4/5 rating for fuel consumption. There seem to be two kinds of customers here – one, who have problems with the bike with respect to post-sales service, battery parts who have subsequently also claimed the mileage is poor. The other long time customers who have rode several thousand kilometers on their Pleasure and seem to be reporting good numbers. The latter who have written more objective reviews claim the mileage to be between 45-55 kmpl on an average. The former who have other problems with their scooter report the mileage between 33-45 kmpl. For the sake of being more practical, I would go with the 45-55 kmpl figure while also noting that the scooter seems to have its fair share of problems that are not mileage related.

So there you go. Here is a snapshot of what the various people have reported. Overall, it seems to be a good bike as far as mileage is concerned. But the reports from several users on MouthShut makes me believe you need to check on the post-sales customer care and research a bit more on the spare parts before making an informed decision.

Source	City Fuel Economy (kmpl)	Highways (kmpl)
Official	–	55
MaxAbout	35-45	—
BikeSpace	45	50
Bikerani	45-52	55
IndiaGarage	55	—
MouthShut	45-55	—

TVS Scooty Pep Plus

The Scooty has been one of the most recognizable and popular scooter brands in the country. In fact, this scooter has branded itself so successfully that Scooty has become synonymous with female two wheelers in India. The Scooty Pep Plus was launched as a new variant of the original Scooty back in 2005. This model is available in 99 different colors. In fact the Streak that we discussed sometime back is a newer variant of the Pep Plus.

Speaking of the tech specs, the Scooty Pep Plus features an 87.8cc 4 stroke single cylinder engine that cranks up a power of 3.68 kw (5 PS) and a torque of 5.8 Nm. If you look at it, the power on this scooter is lower than the power delivered by rivals in the segment like Yamaha Ray, Honda Activa and Hero Maestro while it is still marginally higher than that delivered by Scooty Streak. It should also be noted that the rivals discussed here have a higher base of male drivers and so come with not just more power but also higher dry mass which is not preferred by the female customers. The Scooty Pep Plus is available at a price of Rs. 40,490 ex-showroom Delhi.

Company Claim on Fuel Economy

If you remember our review of the Scooty Streak, you will remember that the official mileage claimed on the scooter was 68 kmpl. Given that the Pep Plus was launched earlier, the fuel efficiency could be expected to be marginally lower. According to Gaadi.com, the official claim on this scooter is 65.6 kmpl.

Customer Feedback

According to posters on IndiaGarage, one thing that you can be rest assured is that the mileage does not change much even after years of usage. The economy reported there is in the range of 43-45 kmpl on regular city roads. But according to Deepak from BikeAdvice, the reported figure is a little higher between 45-50 kmpl. He however advises people against the scooter noting that this mileage delivered is pretty low for a sub-100cc bike.

On Indiamart, although quite a few people have reported the economy they see with their bike, it is not helpful at all. The numbers are extremely inconsistent. While one user reports 20 kmpl, another notes 70 kmpl. I would go with the rest of the reviews instead where the reported fuel economy has hovered between 40-50 kmpl.

One of the latest reviews on the scooter is by a website called TurboSaga. According to them, you can see a fuel consumption of around 40 kmpl on city roads while this goes up to 45 kmpl on highways with the average consumption around 42 kmpl. Again, this is not very different from what is reported elsewhere.

As always let’s look into the reviews from MouthShut as well for a confirmation from the real world. Most bikes in this segment fetch a 4/5 rating for fuel efficiency on this website. I guess Scooty Pep Plus is one of the very few that has fetched a poorer 3/5. That is saying something about the reality vs. the expectations from people. According to one user, the mileage which is normally around 40-45 on purchase can go up to 55 kmpl after the first servicing. Another user however reports 50 kmpl on a better day. So on average, the reported number seems to hover between 45-55 kmpl.

On Olx, the reported fuel efficiency hovers between 35-50 kmpl. There are of course some people who claim as high as 60 kmpl but I don’t want to take them seriously. Here is a snapshot of the numbers reported by various sources.

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official	–	65.6
IndiaGarage	43-45	—
BikeAdvice	45-50	—
IndiaMart	40-50	—
TurboSaga	40	45
MouthShut	45-55	—
Olx	35-50	—

Bottomline – I think one reason why Pep Plus is selling so well is that it was one of the early entrants to the female two wheeler segment in India. And in our country, people put a high standard for resale value. Considering that the Scooty Pep brand has a high resale value, people have been going for this scooter despite the fact that this scooter has some obvious flaws. While I have exclusively discussed the mileage here, over the course of my research, I found out that the Pep Plus does not do well on many other factors – like poor brakes, performance under rainy conditions, high servicing cost,etc. A sub-100 cc bike should not be performing so badly if you ask me. So if anything, I would not recommend you to purchase this scooter.

Yamaha Ray

One of the latest entrants to the Indian scooter market space is the Yamaha Ray. The scooter is a 113cc 4 stroke single cylinder engine powered vehicle that can derive 7.1 PS of BHP and 8.1 Nm maximum torque. In terms of engine cylinder capacity, the Ray is neither the lowest or the highest powered scooter. We have already seen models like the Scooty Streak that are equipped with an 87.8cc engine while those like the Vespa LX and Suzuki Access are made of a 125cc engine. The Yamaha Ray is available at a starting price of around Rs. 46,000.

Official Fuel Economy Claim

Equipped with a 113cc engine, this 104kg weighing machine should deliver a mileage better than what vehicles with a higher engine capacity and kerb weight could provide. According to Yamaha, the Ray can offer up to 62.1 kmpl of fuel efficiency under standard test conditions. These conditions are much different than what you can experience on the everyday roads and so expect a mileage lower than this on your daily commutes.

Customer Mileage Reviews

MaxAbout does not have its own test drive review. But they note that the Yamaha Ray can deliver close to 45 kmpl on city road conditions – and this is apparently a word from the company officials. BikeDekho in their review point out that although the 62.1 kmpl claim from the company is under the most optimal situations, “there is no chance” of this falling under 50 kmpl mark ever. According to their test, the fuel economy you can expect from the bike is 52 kmpl.

Given that this scooter has not been in the market for more than 3-4 months, the number of reliable test drives that talk about the mileage are few and far between. One review from FivePoint5 reveal that the fuel consumed by the Ray is one liter for every 45-48 kilometers. This is also agreed upon by another small blog, Sevyam, that guarantees a mileage of around 45 kmpl.

OnDrive is extremely positive about the Ray calling it the best in class for acceleration, ease of handling and fuel efficiency. The fuel economy experienced in their test drive was 53 kmpl. SeePrice is not so positive however. According to the blog, the expected mileage from the Ray is just between 35-45 kmpl which is nothing to brag about.

There are a handful of Yamaha Ray scooters put for sale on Olx. From the description provided by the sellers, the claimed fuel consumption seems to be anywhere between 45-55 kmpl. That is pretty good although you have to be wary of classifieds postings since people always post the most optimistic figure while they are looking to sell.

So there you have it. The Yamaha Ray does have an almost consistently reported mileage of over 45 kmpl which makes it a not-so-bad scooter after all. Should you go for it? I think you absolutely should.

Just test table
Source	Mileage (kmpl)
Official	62.1
MaxAbout	45
BikeDekho	52
FivePoint5	45-48
Sevyam	45
OnDrive	53
SeePrice	35-45
Olx	45-55