View PhotosHere is our listing of prime scooters that had been launched in India in 2020
The yr of 2020 has been essentially the most uncommon to say the least. And the impact of the pandemic could possibly be felt on the Indian auto trade as properly. 2020 had its justifiable share of two-wheeler launches, however scooter launches? Well, they had been between few and much. More so, when you took electrical scooters out of the equation. You could be stunned to know that the month of January 2020 noticed the launches of 4 scooters that made it to our listing, particularly the Honda Activa 6G, Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450X and the TVS iQube. Yes! January 2020 additionally noticed three electrical scooters being launched, which was unprecedented to say the least. Nonetheless, we listing out the highest 7 scooter launches of 2020.
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Honda Activa 6G
(2020 Honda Activa 6G)
The Activa is the best-selling scooter in India and maybe the world! Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India launched the sixth era mannequin of the Activa, which has been on sale in India since 2001. The scooter was considerably up to date, with minor beauty upgrades, new options, and an up to date fuel-injected engine as properly. The engine will get a brand new silent-start ACG starter motor, which negates any gear meshing noises within the starter motor. The up to date engine makes 7.68 bhp at 8,000 rpm and eight.79 Nm of peak torque at 5,250 rpm. The entrance wheel is a bigger 12-inch diameter now, changing the 10-inch wheel of the Activa 5G. Suspension has additionally been up to date, with a telescopic entrance suspension, and a 3-step rear adjustable suspension. Prices for the Activa 6G begin at ₹ 65,892. The firm lately launched a brand new twentieth anniversary version of the Activa and the costs for the particular version mannequin begin at ₹ 67,392. All costs are ex-showroom, Delhi.
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Bajaj Chetak
(Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter)
Bajaj Auto introduced again the enduring Chetak model in India within the type of a brand new electrical scooter. The Bajaj Chetak is obtainable in two variants. The Urbane version is priced at ₹ 1.15 lakh, whereas the Premium version is priced at ₹ 1.20 lakh. The Urbane version options strong colors with shiny end, whereas the Premium variant options metallic paint, amongst different beauty modifications. The Chetak will get options like full LED lighting, premium paint end, alloy wheels and a full digital instrument console which provides out data like battery vary, and real-time battery indicator, in addition to keyless ignition. The Chetak’s electrical motor makes 4 kW (5.36 bhp) of peak energy, and three.8 kW (5 bhp) of steady energy, and 16 Nm of torque. The Chetak will get two operational modes – Eco, and Sport. In Eco mode, the Chetak has a claimed most vary of over 95 km, whereas in Sport mode, the vary is proscribed to over 85 km on a single cost. The prime velocity is proscribed to 60 kmph. At current, the Chetak is bought solely in Pune and Bengaluru.
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Ather 450X
(Ather 450X)
Ather Energy launched a brand new and extra spruced up model of the 450 electrical scooter within the Ather 450X. The Ather 450X is a step-up from the now-discontinued 450 and boasts of recent colors, bigger battery pack and even a higher-spec 6 kW electrical motor. As a outcome, the 450X now makes 26 Nm of peak torque, whereas the vary stands at 85 km on a single cost. The edgy and futuristic design, coupled with top-notch construct and efficiency, makes it one of the crucial sought-after electrical scooters in India. Yes! It is pricey at ₹ 1.60 lakh (ex-showroom) however our highway check evaluation of the scooter proves that it’s properly well worth the cash. The firm is increasing its presence to 27 cities by the top of FY2021 and that’s positively a step in the fitting course.
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TVS iQube
(TVS iQube Electric Scooter)
Along with Bajaj Auto, TVS too jumped into the EV fray with the iQube electrical scooter. The first ever absolutely electrical scooter from TVS, the iQube was launched in January 2020 and it’s only bought in Bengaluru for now. The electrical scooter will get a 2.25 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that powers the 4.4 kW motor with 6 bhp on provide. The scooter guarantees a prime velocity of 78 kmph whereas the claimed vary stands at 75 km on a single cost. It will take about 4-5 hours to fully cost the scooter from an ordinary 5 ampere socket. The design of the TVS iQube is standard and that ought to attraction to an even bigger viewers as soon as the corporate decides to make the scooter accessible in different cities in India as properly. The on-road worth of the TVS iQube is ₹ 1.37 lakh however the scooter will get a FAME subsidy of ₹ 22,500 which makes the value of the scooter to be ₹ 1.15 lakh.
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Yamaha Ray ZR 125 FI/ Street Rally 125 FI
(2020 Yamaha Ray-ZR 125 FI)
The Yamaha Ray-ZR 125 FI changed the older 113 cc model within the firm’s line-up to start with of the yr. The sporty trying scooter will get a brand new body, 12-inch alloy wheels, unified braking system, a side-stand cut-off swap, multi-function key, foldable hook, USB charging and extra. The scooter is powered by the 125 cc Blue Core single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that produces 8 bhp and 9.7 Nm of peak torque. Yamaha says the brand new motor is about about 30 per cent extra highly effective than the 113 cc fashions, whereas gasoline effectivity stands at 58 kmpl (claimed). The scooter additionally will get a start-stop system and a site visitors mode. The Ray-ZR 125 FI weighs simply 99 kg, making it the lightest scooter in its class, and likewise comes with the brand new begin motor generator that enables a silent begin. The Ray-ZR Street Rally 125 is a variant of the Ray ZR. It will get extra bits akin to hand guards, knobby tyres and an off-road impressed color scheme. The Yamaha Ray ZR is priced at ₹ 70,330 whereas the Street Rally variant is priced at ₹ 74,330. All costs are ex-showroom, Delhi.
Special Mention: Aprilia SXR 160
(Aprilia SXR 160)
We say particular point out as a result of Aprilia is but to announce the costs of the SXR 160 in India. The new maxi-scooter shall be launched in India this yr itself in all probability within the final week of December 2020. Bookings for the Aprilia SXR 160 will start in a couple of days. The Aprilia SXR 160 will get a 160 cc three-valve, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine from the SR 160. Power figures have not been revealed however count on the motor to develop about 10.7 bhp and 11.6 Nm. The motor shall be paired to a CVT unit. Expect the scooter to be priced someplace between ₹ 1.25 to ₹ 1.30 lakh.
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