Price Comparison Of All 125cc Scooters In India: February 2023

Which scooter makes sense for what kind of rider? Let’s find out…

While the 110cc scooters on sale in India largely fall into the commuter mould, the situation changes when going a step up to the 125cc category. Here, there seems to be a clear demarcation between sporty and ‘sensible’ offerings. So here’s a reckoner on the variant-wise prices of the 125cc scooters currently on sale in India:

Hero makes its mark here with the most affordable scooter of them all: the drum-brake version of the Destini 125. In fact, it is the only 125cc scooter that is priced under Rs 75,000. However, it skimps out on a lot of features and hence, wouldn’t be our pick.

If you want a sensible option, you can’t go wrong with the Suzuki Access 125, Honda Activa 125 or the TVS Jupiter 125. Starting with the Jupiter, it is a bit costlier than the others, with the top variant coming in about Rs 5000 more than the Activa and Rs 2000 more than the Access. But for the extra moolah, you get loads of convenient features, such as the apron-mounted fuel filler and underfloor fuel tank, which translates to a 33-litre underseat storage, the largest among all Indian scooters. Moreover, with three-step preload adjustability for the rear suspension, you can choose between a comfortable commute and spirited corner-carving, on the fly. 

And hence, we’d go for the Suzuki Access, foremost because it's the only one among the three with smartphone connectivity, and also because of the seemingly "dual natured" behaviour of its engine. Yes, it's refined behaviour makes it the ideal companion for the daily commute. However, it packs quite a sporty turn of performance when needed. 

And speaking of performance, there are a plethora of options in this space. You get the Aprilia SR 125, Vespa 125 lineup (comprising the Vespa SXL125, Vespa VXL 125, and the Vespa ZX 125), the Suzuki Avenis and also the Burgman Street 125, which recently got updated with a larger 12-inch rear wheel. But the king of this class, and our pick, remains the TVS NTorq 125, especially in its Race XP trim. It is a sprightly performer and, when you want it, can also double up as an efficient commuter. 

And finally, on the topic of efficiency, the Yamaha RayZR and Fascino both have a trick up their sleeve with the hybrid assist to their engine. This means they can provide stupendous mileage figures, further details of which you can find in our review.

Summing up, the 125cc scooter segment has something for everyone, from the office commuter, to the weekend corner carver. The only deciding factor, then, is the kind of riding you're looking forward to, and of course, your wallet.