
Today in India, scooters under Rs 1.5 lakh offer good features, specs, & comfort for riders taking daily city trips. These scooters give you enough power, fuel economy, and modern displays without spending too much. Moreover, most of them have CVT automatic transmission, comfy seats and decent fuel tank capacity. Therefore, many riders now choose these scooters when moving from small 110cc options to more capable machines.
Under Rs 1.5 lakh, scooters now come with bigger engines, therefore city rides feel quicker and smoother. Most models offer disc brakes, ABS or combined braking, hence safety feels better in daily traffic. You also get digital meters, LED lights, and wider seats, therefore comfort improves during longer rides. Moreover, automatic transmission remains standard, hence riding stays easy for new and experienced riders alike. Therefore, here are the five scooters you should know about.

The Yamaha Aerox 155 comes with a 155cc liquid cooled engine that makes 14.75 bhp and 13.9 Nm of torque. The scooter has a smaller 5 litre fuel tank but still gives near 40 kmpl mileage in real use. Aerox also gets sportier suspension and 14 inch wheels, which feel stable at higher speeds. Riders get features like LED lighting, digital meter and Bluetooth connectivity in some versions.

The Hero Xoom 160 has a 156cc liquid-cooled engine, which generates 14.6 bhp of power and 14 Nm of torque. The larger 7 litre tank helps with longer rides and the tall seat offers a relaxed posture. Xoom also gets 14 inch wheels with grippy tyres, drum & disc brakes along with ABS for safety. It focuses on comfort with practical build quality fit for many road types. Additionally, the scooter features navigation & call/SMS alerts.

Aprilia SXR 160 comes with a 160cc air cooled engine that makes 10.75 bhp & 11.6 Nm of torque. Its maxi scooter style offers an upright seating position and a roomy body for passengers. The large fuel tank and relaxed ride setup help with longer urban trips without pressure on the rider. Features often include full LED lighting and a digital instrument cluster.

The Vespa SXL 150 has a 149.5cc single cylinder 4 stroke engine generating 10.33 bhp and 10.6 Nm torque. It usually shows mileage around 35 kmpl, so many riders find it balanced for everyday use. You get a spacious 7 litre fuel tank, single channel ABS, disc brake at both ends. The semi-digital and simple digital instruments make daily riding easy.

The Aprilia SXR 125 comes with a 124.45cc air cooled engine making 9.61 PS and 10.19 Nm torque. It comes with a 7 litre fuel tank and claims near 45 kmpl mileage for city errands. This scooter gets a digital instrument cluster, USB charging port and under seat storage (20 L) for essentials. It also gets a combined braking system for safety & alloy wheels. SXR 125 has a comfortable ride feel & easy handling for both beginner & experienced riders.
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