Top 5 Fuel Saving Scooters In India Under Rs 1 Lakh

Scooters are in demand in the Indian market as they are easy to handle and cheap to maintain. Further, the current commuters look for a scooter that consumes less fuel while riding in the city. Keeping that in mind, this list comprises scooters that are priced around Rs 1 lakh or less and provide great mileage. We have gathered this list using actual specifications & consumer inputs. So, you will see models from Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, and TVS here. Let us now see the details of every scooter & how it will affect your monthly fuel expenditure.

Yamaha Ray ZR 125 Fi (Rs. 73,430 - 85,707)

The Yamaha Ray ZR 125 Fi has a 125cc air cooled engine that makes 8.04 bhp & 10.3 Nm torque. According to specification lists, the Ray ZR claims around 49 km per litre mileage. With a 5.2 litre fuel tank, this scooter can travel over 255 km on one tank. Riders say on real city roads, you often see close to this figure with a gentle throttle. Therefore, this scooter stays high on this list for everyday work trips.

Suzuki Access 125 (Rs. 77,284 - 93,877)

Suzuki Access 125 comes with a 124cc 4 stroke engine that makes around 8.6 bhp & 10.2 Nm of torque. It has a claimed mileage of about 47 km per litre from ARAI tests. However, real riders often report figures in the mid 40s on normal city rides. The fuel tank holds 5.3 litres, hence range stays near 240 km per full tank. This scooter also weighs around 106 kg, therefore handling feels light in traffic. Moreover, it now offers variants with a TFT display for better ride information.

Honda Activa 6G (Rs. 75,182 - 88,507)

Honda Activa 6G has a 109.51cc engine with fuel injection for balanced use. According to ARAI tests, its mileage is around 47 km per litre in ideal conditions. The Activa 6G’s fuel tank is around 5.3 litres, hence weekly fuel stops become less frequent. As for the smaller engine, the Activa 6G feels light to handle in cities. However, the scooter is also equipped with 18 L of underseat storage.

Honda Activa 125 (Rs. 89,152 - 92,796)

Honda Activa 125 has a 123.92cc air cooled engine which makes 8.3 bhp & offers a torque of 10.5 Nm. Activa 125 claimed mileage is near 47 km per litre which is enough for riders in riding within city & on highways. Further, the scooter has a 5.3 litre fuel tank, & can travel about 249.1 km before refilling. The scooter also feels stable in daily use thanks to balanced weight & design. However, its mileage may drop if you push the throttle hard in traffic.

TVS Ntorq 125 (Rs. 80,900 - 99,800)

TVS Ntorq 125 has a 124.8cc engine that makes around 7 kW of power & 11.5 Nm of torque. Its ARAI claimed mileage is around 42 km per litre which is quite enough for the riders. The scooter’s fuel tank can hold about 5 litres, hence longer runs need fewer refills. Moreover, TVS offers fun ride editions with sporty graphics and features. However, if you ride gently, you will see better mileage numbers.

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