Scooters, in recent times, have become the most popular commuter vehicles among men and women alike. With high mileage figures and low cost of operation, these scooters provide excellent control to manoeuvre through the city traffic effortlessly. Their impressive features enhance the commuting comfortability and experience over a more complicated or heavy-duty motorcycle.

This article discusses the 10 best lightweight scooters in India, which can be ideal for daily commuting according to individual requirements and budget.

Here are the 10 best lightweight mobility scooters in India sorted as per popularity and their key features.

1. Yamaha Ray ZR 125 | Price: ₹ 96,559

The Ray ZR 125 from Yamaha is available in 4 variants with 17 colours from this BS6 variant. It features an apron-mounted headlight, a grab rail, a sharp design and a tinted visor. In addition, it features an SMG system, auto start and stop, silent engine start, UBS and a side stand that contains engine function.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Air-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 125 cc
• Mileage: 52 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 90 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 5.2 litres
• Kerb Weight - 99 kg

2. Hero Maestro Edge 125 | Price: ₹ 95,230

Maestro Edge 125 is India's first scooter to get fuel injection technology. Semi-digital console, signature LED lamp, and a textured seat are an addition to previous versions. Further, it sports a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, an LED headlamp, and a few styling tweaks that makes it more robust and aggressive.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Air-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 124.6 cc
• Mileage: 45 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 90 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 5 litres
• Kerb Weight - 122 kg

3. Yamaha Fascino 125 | Price: ₹ 91,997

Fascino 125 retains a retro design from its predecessors but comes with modern tech instrument clusters. It features a Bluetooth enabled instrument cluster, LED headlight and taillight, side stand with cut-off engine function, SMG system and auto start and stop tech. Further, it comes in nine colour variants to choose from to your liking.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Air-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 125 cc
• Mileage: 50.5 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 90 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 5.2 litres
• Kerb Weight - 99 kg

4. Suzuki Access 125 | Price: ₹ 89,790

Access 125 from Suzuki is more spacious and comfortable than its predecessors. It features a more extended seat, floorboard, and spacious under-seat storage. Other tech features include an instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity and the Suzuki Ride Connect application connecting the rider's smartphone with the console to access various trip information. Apart from this, the visual appearance remains similar to its predecessor.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Air-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 124 cc
• Mileage: 48 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 90 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 5 litres
• Kerb Weight - 103 kg

5. TVS Jupiter | Price: ₹ 85,047

The BS6TVS Jupiter comes with Ecothrust Fuel injection, drum brakes with a sync braking system, front telescopic forks, and an adjustable rear spring that efficiently helps this bike glide through roads. Further additions are an LED headlight and taillight, pillion grab rail, alloy wheels,  and metal body.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Air-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 109.7 cc
• Mileage: 50 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 78 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 6 litres
• Kerb Weight - 107 kg

6. Honda Activa 6G | Price: ₹ 84,641

The all-new variant of Honda Activa 6G comes with a 1260mm wheelbase and 171mm of ground clearance and 692 mm long seat, and 12 inches and 10 inches of tyres at both ends, providing maximum riding and handling comfort. 

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Fan-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 109.51 cc
• Mileage: 50 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 85 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 5.3 litres
• Kerb Weight - 107 kg

7. TVS Scooty Zest 110 | Price: ₹ 81,038

One of the low weight scooters comes with an LED headlamp and taillamp, stacked turn indicators, tubeless tyres, back-lit speedometer. Other notable additions include an under-seat storage space of 19 litres, an open glove box, under-seat hooks, and retractable bag hooks.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Air-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 109.7 cc
• Mileage: 45 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 80 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 5 litres
• Kerb Weight - 103 kg

8. Honda Dio | Price: ₹ 79,638

Honda DIO's main highlights are a split rear rail and funky graphics. It also features an ACG silent starter, fuel filler cap, dual-function switch for the seat and opening fuel lid, DC LED headlamp and a front pocket. It further sports a digital instrument cluster with access to fuel range and efficiency.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Fan-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 109.5 cc
• Mileage: 48 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 83 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 5.3 litres
• Kerb Weight - 105 kg

9. Hero Pleasure + | Price: ₹ 76,569

The all-new Hero Pleasure plus comes with a carburetted engine in compliance with BS6 norms. Further, it highlights a graceful design with a bold headlamp, turn indicators use conventional bulbs, and the tail lamp uses an LED setup. Its instrumentation consists of a fully analogue unit and comes with front pockets and luggage hooks in front and under-seat storage space.

Key Specifications

• Ex-showroom price (Delhi) - Starting from ₹ 63,250
• Engine Type: Air-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 110.9 cc
• Mileage: 50 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 75 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 4.8 litres
• Kerb Weight - 104 kg

10. TVS Scooty Pep Plus | Price: ₹ 72,739

TVS Scooty Pep Plus is an entry-level scooter designed to be compact and lightweight for easy handling and manoeuvring. It features under-seat storage hooks, front telescopic forks and rear mono-shock, a mobile charger socket, a side stand alarm with TVS' "Eazy” technology and an open glove box.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Air-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 87.8 cc
• Mileage: 50 kmpl
• Top Speed: 66 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 4.2 litres
• Kerb Weight - 93 kg

Here is a complete guide to India's best lightweight scooters for men and women. Nevertheless, before investing in any model, it is always wise to go through other crucial pointers besides these specifications.