Mahindra Gusto 125
Flying high on the success story, the Gusto has written from the time of its launch, Mahindra Two Wheelers unveiled the Gusto 125 earlier this year which will be introduced pan India in a phased manner. Visually, the Gusto 125 gets basic tweaks compared to the 110cc version with a new paint job, larger wheels and a bigger engine being most prominent of all. The scooter uses a 124.6cc engine that is tuned to produce 8.5bhp at 7000rpm and 10Nm of torque at 5500rpm. Power is transmitted via an automatic unit. Launched in Bangalore at 50,680 (ex-showroom), the Gusto 125 is expected to be competitively priced in other cities as well.
Vespa GTS 300
The Vespa GTS 300 is likely to be imported as a CBU
Italian manufacturer Piaggio is looking to introduce the Vespa GTS 300 premium scooter in the country by the end of this year. Taking the premium route, the GTS 300 would be one of the most expensive scooters to be sold in the country and is likely to be introduced as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). Beautifully retro in its appeal, the Vespa GTS 300 is powered by a 278cc, single-cylinder engine churning out 21bhp and 22.3Nm of torque. The scooter gets an analog instrument cluster with an LCD display, and internationally comes equipped with traction control and dual-channel ABS. It will be interesting to see the kind of response the GTS 300 will garner in India, especially with a price tag expected around 4 lakh (ex-showroom).
Aprilia SR 150
The SR 150 was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo
The Aprila SR 150 was showcased to the audiences at the 2016 Auto Expo and is easily one of the best looking scooters out there. Sporty and sharp in design, the SR 150 will be produced at the company's facility at Baramati, Maharashtra and is expected to be introduced in the third quarter of 2016. Power on the scooter will come from a 154.4cc 3-valve, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that will belt out around 11.8bhp and 11Nm of torque, while paired to a CVT unit. The scooter will also feature a 220mm front disc brake and a 130mm rear drum brake setup to ensure stopping performance is at its best. Given its sporty credentials, the Aprilia SR 150 won't come cheap and is expected to command a price tag around the 1 lakh mark (ex-showroom), making it one of the most expensive scooters in the country.
The Aprila SR 150 was showcased to the audiences at the 2016 Auto Expo and is easily one of the best looking scooters out there. Sporty and sharp in design, the SR 150 will be produced at the company's facility at Baramati, Maharashtra and is expected to be introduced in the third quarter of 2016. Power on the scooter will come from a 154.4cc 3-valve, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that will belt out around 11.8bhp and 11Nm of torque, while paired to a CVT unit. The scooter will also feature a 220mm front disc brake and a 130mm rear drum brake setup to ensure stopping performance is at its best. Given its sporty credentials, the Aprilia SR 150 won't come cheap and is expected to command a price tag around the 1 lakh mark (ex-showroom), making it one of the most expensive scooters in the country.
Honda PCX 150
Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) is also expected to launch the PCX 150 - a 153cc liquid-cooled maxi scooter - in the Indian market sometime in 2016. The Honda PCX 150 might also start a new era in the Indian automobile industry making scooters more powerful than the commuters. The Honda PCX 150 will be powered by a 153cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine clubbed with an automatic transmission. The two telescopic forks at the front are 31mm and will provide enough confidence to the rider along with a 220mm disc brake at the front and a drum at the rear. Availability of CBS on the PCX 150 will enhance the stability and stopping abilities of the PCX 150. With the arrival of the Honda PCX 150, the possibility of a more powerful Honda Activa 150 also can't be ruled out which might be powered by the same engine.
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