Scooters have always been considered an affordable means of transport in the Indian market. However, it has not been unlike manufacturers to experiment with the Indian market by launching more expensive scooters here over the years. These include those from the likes of BMW Motorrad, Keeway and more recently Vespa. Here are five of the most expensive scooters on sale in India.
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The CE 04 is the most expensive, most powerful scooter in India
It may surprise many people when they learn that the most expensive, most powerful scooter in India is an EV. Launched in July 2024, the BMW CE 04 is quite an unconventional offering from BMW Motorrad in India with a hefty Rs 14.90 lakh (ex-showroom) price tag. It is also the only all-electric offering from the German two-wheeler manufacturer in India.
The scooter gets a 10.25-inch TFT screen
On the feature front, the electric scooter gets a 10.25-inch TFT colour screen that offers built-in navigation, connectivity, performance data, range information, and charging time. It also comes with three riding modes (Eco, Rain and Road) traction control, ABS, ASC, a 12-Volt Type-C charging port, and an electronic reverse function. Moreover, numerous optional features are available for customisation.
BMW claims the scooter can accelerate from 0 to 50 kmph in 2.6 seconds
Equipped with a liquid-cooled electric motor, the CE 04 generates a maximum power output of 41 bhp and has a peak torque output of 62 Nm. BMW claims the scooter can accelerate from 0 to 50 kmph in 2.6 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 120 kmph.
The e-scooter has an 8.9 kWh battery pack, which is expected to offer a range of 130 km on a single charge. The electric scooter will be offered with a complimentary 2.3 kW home charger. An optional BMW Wallbox charger is also available. According to the brand, the former takes 3 hours and 30 minutes for 0-80 per cent charge.
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The Vespa 946 Dragon was launched to celebrate the Lunar New Year
The Vespa 946 Dragon is the latest limited-edition scooter from the company. Priced at Rs 14.28 lakh (ex-showroom), the 946 Dragon is one of the most expensive scooters on sale in India. The scooter has been launched globally to celebrate the Lunar New Year and is limited to 1,888 units worldwide. The scooter is powered by a 150 cc engine.
The scooter is limited to 1888 units worldwide
On the cosmetic front, this version of the Vespa 946 features a beige paint scheme, with special graphics depicting a dragon, around the front end and fuel tank of the two-wheeler. Aside from this, the rest of the design remains identical to the standard version of the Vespa 946. The scooter runs on 12-inch wheels.
The BMW C 400 GT is priced at Rs 11.25 lakh
The BMW C 400 GT is arguably the least talked about two-wheeler from BMW Motorrad. The maxi scooter was first introduced in 2021 as a CBU.
The maxi scooter is powered by a 350 cc engine
Being a maxi-scooter, the C 400 GT has noticeably larger proportions than most of the other scooters on sale in the Indian market. The front end is characterized by sharp styling with plenty of cuts and creases, sporting a V-shaped headlamp and a large visor. Other styling cues include a stepped seat, along with alloy wheels.
The BMW C 400 GT is powered by a 350 cc, single-cylinder, engine which produces 33.5 bhp at 7,500 rpm, and peak torque of 35 Nm at 5,750 rpm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph is 9.5 seconds (claimed), while top speed is rated at 139 kmph.
The Keeway Sixties 300i is priced at Rs 3.30 lakh
The Sixties 300i is a retro-styled scooter from Keeway in India. Keeway is part of the QianJiang Motorcycle Group, a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer, which also owns the Benelli Group. The company says that the scooter’s design is a homage to the 60s. The scooter is priced at Rs 3.30 lakh (ex-showroom) in India.
The scooter features a retro design
Visually, the Sixties 300i sports many retro design elements such as a roundish LED headlamp, and plenty of metallic accents which are either finished in black or chrome according to the exterior colour opted by the buyer. The scooter's design is mostly reminiscent of older scooters, and there’s a split seat design with quilt-type stitching which is another nod to the retro-inspired styling. Colour options offered with the Keeway Sixties 300i are Matte Light Blue, Matte White, and Matte Grey.
Powered by a 278.2 cc engine
On the powertrain front, the scooter is equipped with a 278.2 cc engine that churns out 18.4 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 23.5 Nm of torque at 5750 rpm .
Here's our review about the Keeway Sixties 300i:
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The Keeway Vieste 300 is priced at Rs 3.25 lakh
The Vieste 300 is another high-displacement scooter offered for sale in India by Keeway. The scooter was launched alongside its sibling, the Sixties 300i in India. Equipped with the same engine as the Sixties, this scooter is a more modern-looking scooter from the brand. The scooter is slightly more affordable than the Sixties, at Rs 3.25 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Vieste’s design is more along the lines of a maxi scooter, and features design elements such as a twin LED projector headlamp setup, alloy wheels, a large tinted visor, along sharp-looking body panels. The scooter also features a large split-seat setup. It is equipped with a part-analogue, part-digital instruments cluster with Keeway Connect System, the company's tech-enabled solution that offers an integrated GPS unit with a SIM card that connects to the application and telecasts the whereabouts of the vehicle.
The Vieste's design is along the lines of a Maxi Scooter
The two-wheeler is also equipped with a 278.2 cc engine that churns out 18.4 bhp and 22.4 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm.
Here's our review of the scooter:
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The Ather 450 Apex was launched to mark its tenth anniversary
The Ather 450 Apex is the quickest, most performance-oriented e-scooter from the company. Launched by the company to mark its tenth anniversary, this is also the most expensive Ather built so far with a price tag that is currently at Rs 1.95 lakh (ex-showroom). Ather has stated during the scooter’s launch in January that it would only be on sale for roughly eight to nine months.
The Ather 450 Apex’s design is similar to the standard 450 X, however, it sports a special paint scheme, which combines a two-layer ‘Indium Blue’ paint job with contrast orange paint for the wheels, logos and frame. It also gets translucent side panels.
The scooter is equipped with a 3.7 kWh battery pack
The 3.7 kWh battery pack has been carried over from the 450X, along with the suspension and braking setup. There is no anti-lock braking system (ABS), but the Apex gets tyre pressure monitoring as standard. Buyers also get a special helmet with a livery to match the scooter’s colour scheme.
The 450 Apex is the most powerful Ather ever made
The 450 Apex also has a more potent motor, which develops a peak 7kW (0.6 kW higher than the standard 450X), but torque output remains unchanged at 26 Nm. Equipped with an evolved ‘Warp+’ ride mode, the Apex is the first Ather to have a top speed of 100 kmph, with its 0-40 kmph acceleration time of 2.9 seconds being a near-half-second improvement on the standard scooter. Ather also claims a 30 per cent improvement in roll-on acceleration, making it quicker in the 40-80 kmph sprint.
Here's our review of the scooter:
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