Best Scooters In India Below Rs. 50,000

Best Scooters Under Rs. 50,000: Automatic scooters are practical and easy to ride for people of all age groups. They are lightweight, have adequate power and are one of the best options for daily commuting. So, are you looking to buy a new scooter? Then you're certain to be spoilt for choice, with so many scooter models in the market ranging from 90 cc to 150 cc which can be counted among the best scooters in India. In fact, automatic scooters sold 5.6 million unit sales in the financial year 2017 (April 2016-March 2017), with overall sales increasing by 11.38 per cent year-on-year, while total two-wheeler sales grew at just 6.9 per cent. Of these numbers, nearly 5.4 million scooters are in the 90 cc - 125 cc segment, and there are so many models from so many manufacturers that it's easy to get confused.

In terms of popularity, it's the Honda Activa which leads the sales charts, accounting for 2.7 million of total scooter sales. These sales numbers though include total sales of the Activa 4G, Activa 125 and the Activa i. But there are many other scooter models too, which can be as capable and inexpensive, not just from Honda, but from other manufacturers as well. So, here's a look at the best scooters under Rs 50,000.

Honda Cliq

1. Honda Cliq

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the company's least expensive scooter, the Honda Cliq. It's available in two variants - STD and Deluxe. Both variants have the same engine and basic design, but the Deluxe gets some added graphics for Rs. 500 more. Honda says the new Cliq is targeted at the rural and semi-urban markets, but that shouldn't stop anyone living in cities from buying it. The design is completely new, with new plastic bodywork, like the Honda Navi, but gets a refreshing new front apron, with snazzy graphics and is available in four new colours. The basic platform is borrowed from the Honda Activa. At 102 kg, the Honda Cliq weighs 6 kg less than the Honda Activa, so it's lighter, agile and more easier to handle. The Cliq is priced very competitively, starting at Rs. 42,499 (ex-showroom Delhi). Primarily, Honda wants to grab a share of the market largely dominated by 100-110 cc motorcycles, offering an automatic scooter which promises to serve different requirements and also different members of the family.

TVS Jupiter

2. TVS Jupiter

The TVS Jupiter is the best-selling 110 cc scooter from TVS Motor Company. With neutral, but stylish design and packed with features, it's no wonder that the TVS Jupiter makes a mark as the second-largest selling scooter after the Honda Activa, although by quite a margin. Powered by a 110 cc engine, the TVS Jupiter makes just under 8 bhp of power and peak torque of 8 Nm. Several unique features on the Jupiter make it a very attractive package - large, 12-inch alloy wheels with telescopic front suspension, an external fuel filler cap, a pass switch, low fuel indicator, dual side handle lock, retractable bag hooks make it a feature-rich scooter with an efficient engine and great ride quality and handling. Priced at Rs 49,666 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the base TVS Jupiter, this popular TVS scooter just about makes it to this list.

Honda Activa i

3. Honda Activa i

The Honda Activa i is a popular model, and is one of the top scooters under Rs 50,000 sold in India. The Activa i is powered by the same engine as the Activa 4G - a 110 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine which makes 8 bhp of power and 9 Nm of torque. The primary difference in the Activa i is in the body type and design. While the Honda Activa 4G has a metal body, the Activa I has a fibre body, with sleeker looks than the Activa 4G. The Activa i has more colourful graphics and is available in five dual-tone shades. The scooter has a kerb weight of 103 kg; it weighs 5 kg less than the Activa 4G, and also has more ground clearance. On the features list, the Activa i gets 18 litres of underseat storage and a mobile charging socket. Prices begin at Rs 47,913 (ex-showroom Delhi).

2017 Honda Dio

4. Honda Dio

The Honda Dio is perhaps one of the smartest and trendiest looking scooters in the Honda line-up. The big body mounted headlight with indicators clearly differentiates the Dio from the Activa and the Aviator scooters. Uniquely positioned LED lights on the steering column, sporty graphics and trendy dual-tone colours make the Dio look even more youthful. The Honda Dio is also powered by the same 110 cc engine with similar power and torque output as the Activa 4G and Activa i. Like the Activa i, the Honda Dio also weighs 103 kg and comes in five attractive dual-tone colours. Prices for the Honda Dio start at Rs 49,132 (ex-showroom Delhi)

TVS Scooty Zest

5. TVS Scooty Zest

Another very capable scooter from TVS is the Scooty Zest, which offers a great combination of practicality and performance. The TVS Scooty Zest 110 is powered by a single-cylinder 110 cc engine which makes 8 bhp power and 8.7 Nm of torque. Boasting of sharp and sleek styling, 19 litre underseat storage, the TVS Scooty Zest comes loaded with practical features like a number of baggage hooks, a front glove box and a telescopic front suspension and wheels shod with extra wide tubeless tyres. With a kerb weight of 98.5 kg, the Scooty Zest also has very good power-to-weight ratio, making it a sprightly performer. Prices for the TVS Scooty Zest start at Rs 46,538 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the standard variant.