Top 5 Family Scooters

The Honda Activa is the best selling scooter in India owing to its reliability and a torquey bulletproof motor. As part outfits BS6 update, the Activa 6G gets features like an LED headlamp (on the base variant) and an external fuel filler cap. It gets an all-new 109.51cc fuel-injected motor that delivers 7.79PS and 8.79Nm. It gets an ACG starter motor for silent-start operations. The underpinnings too receive an update. It now gets telescopic forks and 12-inch wheels. The Activa is reliable scooter that is known for not breaking down and can literally be passed down generations.

The TVS Jupiter BS6 is another great family scooter and packs in a lot of features over the Activa. Its BS6 version gets more features like LED headlamp in base variant, a USB charger on the front fascia, and a tinted visor. It gets an updated fuel-injected 109.7cc motor that delivers 7.47PS and 8.4Nm. The Jupiter BS6 gets 12-inch wheels at both ends with telescopic forks and monoshock. It used to get a front disc brake but that has been dropped in the BS6 model. The Jupiter BS6 is a good looking scooter that handles well and rides even better.

The Suzuki Access 125 BS6 is an affordable 125cc scooter that impresses with its quality any punchy 125cc motor. The BS6-compliant model gets a revised bodywork, LED headlamp, External fuel filler cap, and an eco indicator on its analogue instrument console. It might be low on features but has great fit and finish levels and a torque motor. The 124cc fuel-injected engine delivers 8.7PS and 10Nm. It gets 12-inch front and 10-inch wheels with optional alloys. Braking is via aon optional front disc and rear drum. The Access 125 makes for a great family scooter if you do not mind sacrificing some fuel-efficiency for performance.

Yamaha recently updated the Fascino with a larger motor. Instead of the previous 113cc motor, the scooter now comes with a 125cc fuel-injected motor that offers more performance and better fuel economy than before. The 125cc motor offers 8.2PS and 9.7Nm and like the Honda Activa 6G, gets a starter generator. The scooter also gets a new frame with better ergonomics, a larger 12-inch wheel and a front disc brake. It makes a lot of sense if you are looking for a retro scooter at a budget.

The Hero Pleasure Plus BS6 replaces the 100cc Pleasure and besides a larger 110cc motor, gets a new design. The Pleasure Plus gets a retro design and in terms of features has a split-analogue instrument console with a side stand indicator, boot light and a USB charger on the front apron. Its new motor makes the Pleasure Plus not just quicker but also fuel-efficient than before. The 110cc fuel-injected motor delivers 8.11PS and 8.7Nm. It gets 10-inch wheels with a trailing link front suspension and a monoshock. It gets drum brakes on both ends. The Pleasure Plus is more accessible than the other scooter here due to its low seat height.