This remarkable feat for Honda Grazia 125 is driven by growing demand amongst the youngsters in the eastern states of Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim, Odisha, Assam & Nagaland. Catering to the rising personal mobility needs of customers, HMSI continues to lead scooter-ization in the region.

Sharing his thoughts on this achievement, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director - Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd. said:

It is a moment of great pride and testimony from 2 lakh happy & satisfied Grazia 125 customers in the region. An icon of youthfulness and a fun persona, Grazia 125 has re-crafted itself over the years with bolder features and a strong road presence. It has truly inspired trendy youngsters in the region to explore the unknown. We once again thank our customers for their continued love & trust in the brand Honda.

Honda celebrates the growing love of customers in the East. Marking a strong presence across the region are Honda’s 1020 touchpoints (including dealerships, authorized service centers and best deal outlets) which offer a top-notch service experience as well as a world-class BSVI line-up of scooters & motorcycles for customers to choose from.

Under the new offer, customers can get 5% cashback of up to INR 3500. It is to be noted that it’s valid only on EMI transactions via SBI credit card and the minimum transaction value should be INR 40,000. The offer will last until the end of this month, i.e., 30 June 2021. For more details, it is advised to contact your nearest Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) dealership.

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The Honda Grazia 125 Sports Edition was launched earlier this year. It is basically a funkier version of the standard model that has been introduced to lure in more young customers. Its primary highlights are the two attractive colour options - Pearl Nightstar Black and Sports Red. The former has red accents on the front fairing, under the floorboard, and on the pillion grab rail. They certainly enhance the overall visual appeal and make the two-wheeler stand out and sportier. On the other hand, the Sports Red colour option also has similar accents but in white which do not spice things up a lot.

Powering the Honda Grazia 125 Sports Edition is the same 124cc single-cylinder motor that comes with the scooter’s standard model. It features Honda’s PGM-Fi along with the HET (Honda Eco Technology) and eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) for smoother operation, improved performance, and enhanced fuel efficiency. The air-cooled mill is tuned to produce 8.25PS of max power at 6000rpm and 10.3Nm of peak torque at 5000rpm.

The Honda Grazia 125 Sports Edition currently retails at INR 84,185*. On the contrary, the standard model of the scooter is available in two variants - Drum and Disc. The former retails at INR 75,859* whereas the latter would set you back by INR 83,185*.

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*Ex-showroom, Delhi

As per the new offer, customers can get 5% cashback of up to INR 3500 on the purchase of a brand-new Honda Grazia 125. It is to be noted that this offer is valid only on EMI transactions via SBI credit card and the minimum transaction value should be INR 40,000. The offer is valid from 1 May to 30 June 2021. For more details, it is advised to contact your nearest Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) dealership. The company is also offering the same offer with the Honda Activa 6G and Dio.

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The Honda Grazia 125 flaunts its sharp and aggressive design language. It features a modern-looking LED headlamp. The split LED position lamp is also a nice touch. Carrying forward the styling at the back is the jet-inspired taillamp and large pillion grab rails. Some of the other features of the Grazia 125 include a fully digital instrument cluster that shows info like the real-time mileage, average mileage, and distance to empty. The scooter also has an idling stop system, external fuel lid, engine start/stop switch, and integrated pass switch.

As for the engine, powering the Honda Grazia 125 is a 124cc single-cylinder motor that comes with Honda’s PGM-Fi along with the HET (Honda Eco Technology) and eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) for smoother operation, improved performance, and enhanced fuel efficiency. The air-cooled mill is tuned to produce 8.25PS of max power at 6000rpm and 10.3Nm of peak torque at 5000rpm.

The Honda Grazia 125 is available in two variants - Drum and Disc. The former retails at INR 75,859* whereas the latter would set you back by INR 83,185*. There’s also a Sports Edition of the scooter that comes with more attractive colour options. It costs INR 84,185*.

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*Ex-showroom, Delhi

Honda Grazia 125 Sports Edition - What’s New?

As you can see in the video, the changes in the Grazia 125 Sports Edition are limited to the aesthetics. There are two two colour options - Sports Red and Pearl Nightstar Black. The former features a lot of red with white highlights on parts such as the side of the front apron and floorboard, and on the split pillion grab rails. Honda has also used the ‘125 Sports Edition’ badging on the front fairing whereas the ‘Grazia’ logo has been placed on the rear cowl. We also get the ‘Honda’ decals in red at the side of the floorboard.

On the other hand, the Pearl Nightstar Black colour of the Honda Grazia 125 Sports Edition looks much more appealing than the Sports Red paint scheme. Its all-black theme makes it appear bolder and more aggressive. Honda has added red accents for contrast that enhances the overall look of the scooter even further.

Out of the two colour options, which one would you pick and why? Share your answers with us in the comment section below.

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Honda Grazia 125 Sports Edition Features

Feature-wise the Grazia 125 Sports Edition is identical to the standard model. It comes equipped with split LED position lamps and headlamp, stylish muffler protector, external fuel lid, and front glove box. Some of its other key features include:

• Telescopic front suspension
• Idling stop system
• Side stand engine cut off
• Integrated pass switch
• Multi-function switch
• Fully-digital instrument cluster

Honda Grazia 125 Sports Edition Specs

Powering this scooter is a 124cc single-cylinder engine which churns out 8.25PS of max power at 6000rpm and 10.3Nm of peak torque at 5000rpm. This is the same engine which is also being used in the standard model of the Grazia 125.

Honda Grazia 125 Sports Edition Price

The Grazia 125 Sports Edition is the most expensive variant in the scooter’s lineup. It is only available with a disc brake and has been priced at INR 83,140*. Following is a price table for your reference:

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*Ex-showroom, Delhi

The Honda Grazia 125 is already quite a stylish scooter thanks to its overall design and attractive features. Now, to make it even more eye-catching, Honda has come up with the Grazia 125 Sports Edition. The new model has been launched in two colour options - Pearl Nightstar Black and Sports Red - which make all the difference.

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In the Pearl Nightstar Black colour of the Grazia 125 Sports Edition, Honda has used red accents on the front fairing, under the floorboard, and on the pillion grab rail. These highlights certainly enhance the overall visual appeal and make the two-wheeler stand out and sportier. On the other hand, the Sports Red colour option also has similar accents but in white which do not spice things up a lot.

Out of the two colours, which one would you pick and why? Let us know in the comments below.

Speaking at the launch of the new Honda Grazia 125 Sports Edition, Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director - Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said:

The Honda Grazia is an advanced 125cc urban scooter tailor-made for those riders who prefer to make an impact reflecting their youthful & Fun Persona. The all-new Grazia Sports Edition is sure to turn heads around. As the educational institutes start opening their campus, Grazia Sports Edition will be the new choice for many looking for their personal mobility on two wheels.

The new Honda Grazia 125 Sports Edition has been priced at INR 82,564* which makes it the most expensive model in the scooter’s entire line-up. Following is a detailed table for reference:

Apart from the visual elements, the new Honda Grazia 125 Sports Edition remains identical to the disc brake variant of the scooter in aspects such as the engine, brakes, suspension, etc.

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*Ex-showroom, Gurugram

The Honda Grazia 125 is available in two variants - Drum and Disc. Both of them will now burn a slightly bigger hole in your pocket. Following is a detailed price table for reference:

As can be seen in the above table, the Drum variant of the Grazia 125 has received a hike of INR 903 and now retails at INR 74,815*. On the other hand, the Disc variant of the scooter has become INR 1,162 dearer. It will now set you back by INR 82,140*. Apart from the increase in the prices, no other changes have been implemented in the two-wheeler.

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Honda Grazia 125 Specs

The scooter uses a 124cc, single-cylinder engine. It is an air-cooled motor which has Honda’s PGM-Fi along with the HET (Honda Eco Technology) and eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) for smoother operation, improved performance, and enhanced fuel efficiency. It is capable of delivering 8.25 PS of max power at 6000 rpm and 10.3 Nm of peak torque at 5000 rpm.

Honda Grazia 125 Features

The Grazia 125 is one of the best-looking scooters in the segment. It features a large LED headlamp and split LED position lamp. Together, they impart a sportier front look. The rear end is handled by a tail lamp which has a jet-inspired design. Honda has focused on the convenience elements as well. The Grazia 125 has an external fuel filler cap. It also offers a redesigned glove box that has more space than before.

Some of the other features include:

• Idling stop system
• Side stand indicator with engine cut off function
• Stylish muffler protector
• Digital instrument cluster

Both the two variants of the Honda Grazia 125 are available in 4 colour choices including Matte Cyber Yellow, Pearl Spartan Red, Pearl Siren Blue, and Matte Axis Grey.

For more Honda news and other two-wheeler updates, stay tuned to IndianAutosBlog.com.

*Ex-showroom

The bookings of the Honda Grazia BS6 are also open. Interested buyers can reserve either of the two available variants of the 125cc scooter by paying a token amount ranging from INR 500 to INR 1,000 depending on the dealership.

Honda has incorporated several new features in the Grazia BS6. It has an all-new LED split position lamp integrated into the handlebar cowl, similar to what we’ve seen in the BS6 Honda Dio. The bodywork is edgier and sharper and adds to the scooter’s overall sporty looks. Honda has also revised the digital instrument cluster which now shows more useful information such as distance to empty, average fuel efficiency, real-time fuel efficiency, 3-step ECO indicator, clock, service due indicator.

Powering the Honda Grazia BS6 is a 124cc, single-cylinder engine has been tuned to produce 6.07 kW or 8.25 PS of maximum power and 10.3 Nm of peak torque. This air-cooled mill has Honda’s PGM-Fi along with the HET (Honda Eco Technology) and eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) for smoother operation, improved performance, and enhanced fuel efficiency.

Both the Honda Grazia BS6 variants are available in 4 colour options - Matte Cyber Yellow, Pearl Spartan Red, Pearl Siren Blue, and Matte Axis Grey.

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In other news, since Honda launched its first BS6 two-wheeler (Activa 125) in the country in September last year, the company has sold over 11 lakh BS6 units in the domestic market.

The Honda Grazia BS6 with a bunch of new features was launched yesterday. However, its official specifications along with full pricing weren’t revealed. Honda has now released all the details of the new Grazia BS6.

Honda Grazia BS6 Specs

The new Honda Grazia BS6 is powered by a 124cc, single-cylinder engine which is capable of producing 6.07 kW or 8.25 PS of maximum power and 10.3 Nm of peak torque. This air-cooled mill has Honda’s PGM-Fi along with the HET (Honda Eco Technology) and eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) for smoother operation, improved performance, and enhanced fuel efficiency.

Honda Grazia BS6 Dimensions

The 108 kg Honda Grazia BS6 measures 1,829 mm long and 707 mm wide. It is 1167 mm tall and has a seat height of 708 mm.

Honda Grazia BS6 Key Features

• Idling stop system
• Redesigned glove box
• Side stand indicator with engine cut off function
• Stylish muffler protector
• Jet-inspired taillamp
• Front disc brake
• External fuel cap
• LED headlamp
• LED position lamp

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Honda Grazia BS6 Key Price, Colour & Variant

The Honda Grazia BS6 has two variants - Standard and Deluxe. Both of them are available in 4 colour choices including Matte Cyber Yellow, Pearl Spartan Red, Pearl Siren Blue, and Matte Axis Grey.

The Honda Grazia BS6 comes with a bunch of new features. It has an all-new LED split position lamp integrated into the handlebar cowl, similar to what we’ve seen in the BS6 Honda Dio. The bodywork of the new Grazia BS6 is edgier and sharper and adds to the scooter’s overall sporty looks. Honda has also revised the digital instrument cluster which now shows more useful information such as distance to empty, average fuel efficiency, real-time fuel efficiency, 3-step ECO indicator, clock, service due indicator.

Some of the other features of the new Honda Grazia BS6 include:

• LED headlamp
• Engine start/stop switch
• Integrated headlamp beam and passing switch
• Multi-function switch for opening the seat and external fuel cap
• Side stand indicator with engine cut off
• Split pillion grab rail
• Chiselled taillamp

The Honda Grazia BS6 is powered by a 125cc single-cylinder engine which has an advanced fuel-injection system along with HET (Honda Eco Technology) and eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) which work in unison to provide the optimal combination of performance and fuel efficiency. While Honda has not revealed the output numbers yet, the new scooter is likely to have 8.29 PS of power and 10.3 Nm of torque, which are identical to the BS6 Honda Activa 125’s figures.

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The new Honda Grazia BS6 will compete with the TVS NTorq 125, Suzuki Burgman Street 125 and the likes. The standard variant of the new scooter has been priced at INR 73,336*. Honda is yet to announce the pricing of the Deluxe variant. Both the two variants have 4 colour options, namely Matte Cyber Yellow, Pearl Spartan Red, Pearl Siren Blue, and Matte Axis Grey. Honda is also providing a special 6-year warranty package (3 years standard + 3 years optional extended warranty).

The new Grazia BS6 will feature a minor design refresh. It will have sharper body panels that will for a sportier styling. The apron-mounted LED headlamp would be similar to that of the predecessor, although the LED position lamps will be new additions. The sides and rear of the 2020 Honda Grazia BS6 are likely to look the same.

Honda will also tweak the digital instrument cluster of the Grazia. There will be slight changes in the layout of the information shown on the main display. The amount of data displayed will also be tweaked. The secondary display will feature blue background lighting.

The Honda Grazia is likely to get the same 125 cc single-cylinder engine as the BS6 Honda Activa 125. This engine churns out 8.29 PS of power and 10.3 Nm of torque. Honda may also add several of its advanced features such as the programmable fuel injection, Honda Eco Technology (HET), Honda Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) as well as ACG silent start system in the Grazia.

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The 2020 Honda Grazia is expected to have the same set of cycle parts as the old model. Conventional telescopic forks at the front and 3-step adjustable rear suspension would handle the shock absorption duties. There should be two braking configurations, one with drum brakes at both ends and the other with a combination of a disc brake (front) and a drum brake (rear). CBS will be standard. The BS6 version will be costlier.

It can be seen in the teaser video that the new Honda Grazia will feature minor design changes. It will have sharper lines and sportier styling. However, the silhouette of the scooter will be the same as that of its predecessor. Honda has also incorporated apron-mounted LED headlamp and LED position lamp in the new Grazia. These look similar to what we have seen in the BS6 Honda Dio.

The new Honda Grazia will also have a revised digital instrument cluster which matches its updated styling and aura. The new unit will integrate the functions of clock, odometer, trip meter, fuel gauge, speedometer, etc.

As for the specs of the new Honda Grazia, expect the same 125 cc single-cylinder BS6-compliant engine that is currently fitted in the BS6 Honda Activa 125, in which it produces 8.29 PS of power and 10.3 Nm of torque. Other advanced features such as the programmable fuel injection, Honda Eco Technology (HET), Honda Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) as well as ACG silent start system are likely to be included in the new Honda Grazia.

In April this year, the Honda Grazia was removed from the company’s official website. IndianAutosBlog.com had reported that it was nothing but temporary discontinuation and that the scooter will be relaunched soon with its BS6 update.

Honda will launch the new Grazia in India soon. The BS6-compliant scooter will be costlier than the discontinued BS4 version.

Introduced in November 2017, the Honda Grazia is still a very fresh product. In all likeliness, the discontinuation is only temporary, until a BS6 upgrade is ready. Honda has already announced the completion of its BS6 transition, and so, it is safe to assume that the production of the BS6 Grazia has begun and that its launch will take place soon after the dealerships start receiving the stock.

Honda Grazia Features

The Honda Grazia has been one of the most stylish automatic scooters in its segment. It comes with an attractive front end featuring apron-mounted full-LED headlight and large side turn indicators. The sharp lines on the body panels add a sporty touch to the scooter. The Honda Grazia also comes with a fully digital instrument console with Eco Speed Indicator. As for the practicality, the Grazia has a front glove box with optional USB charger and a large 18-litre under-seat storage area.

Honda Grazia Specs

The Honda Grazia uses a 124.9 cc single-cylinder carburetted engine. It is a BS4-compliant mill. This engine delivers 8.52 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 10.54 Nm at 5,000 rpm. The suspension setup of the Grazia includes a pair of conventional telescopic forks at the front and 3-step adjustable rear suspension. The braking comes from a 190 mm optional front disc brake and a 130 mm drum brake at the rear. CBS (Combined Braking System) is standard.

Honda was one of the first two-wheeler manufacturers in India to start selling BS6-compliant products. However, not all Honda products made it to the new greener era. For example, the Honda CBR 250R, which was originally a BS3 model and was upgraded to BS4 in 2018, is no longer be a part of Honda’s line-up.

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For more Honda news and other two-wheeler updates, stay tuned to IndianAutosBlog.com.

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The Indian arm of the Japanese two-wheeler brand said in a statement that the suspected quality issue in the front brake master cylinder might cause difficulty in the rotation of the front wheel. This may further lead to wheel jam in an extreme situation. The company will inspect, and if required, replace the suspected part.

Below is what HMSI said in the recall statement:

With customer safety and comfort its utmost priority, Honda as a pre-cautionary measure, will voluntarily inspect these models manufactured between February 4 to July 3, 2019. Company will replace the suspected part, if required, on free of cost basis irrespective to the affected vehicles warranty status.

In other updates, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has seized spurious goods in major raids. The company’s Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Enforcement team, along with local police, conducted four raids in North and East and seized counterfeit parts worth INR 49 lakh. The list of counterfeit items included spurious parts, accessories, scooter guard kits, fake packaging machines and label printing machines. The IPR Enforcement team has conducted 15 raids and seized over 94,000 counterfeit spare parts, accessories and other items with an estimated value of INR 2 crore till now.

Meanwhile, the company is working on creating a promotional video for its upcoming product, the Honda Activa 125 BS-VI. The new scooter should arrive in our market by September-end. The new Honda Activa 125 packs as many as 26 new patent applications. HMSI revealed the vehicle in June this year but it is yet to release the specifications.

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The BS-VI Honda Activa 125 will come equipped with PGM-FI Honda Eco Technology (HET), Honda Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) and Idling Stop System. The BS-IV Honda Activa 125's 124.9 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled motor is tuned to produce 8 BHP of peak power and 10.54 Nm of max torque. The outputs of the BS-VI version will not be very different.

The shining light though is the Suzuki Access 125 which continues to be the largest selling 125 cc scooter. Besides that, Access 125 has also shrunk the gap from Jupiter to a little less than 8,000 units. Here is the list of the top 10 best-selling automatic scooters in India in June 2019:

Honda Activa: Powering the next two-wheeler revolution

With 2,36,739 units sold in June 2019, things are in the red for the Honda Activa. In fact, a 26% drop in sales in the first quarter of FY 2019-20 may seem pretty grim. However, Honda can still pull off stellar sales in the upcoming festive season. In fact, June was the company's best-ever performance in this fiscal. Prices of the Honda Activa start at INR 54,911 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Honda even introduced a Limited Edition Activa recently to with some cosmetic changes to get the volumes up.

The Honda Activa is powered by a time tested 109.19 cc mill. Key features include a mix of digital and analogue instrumentation, LED headlamp and Eco Speed Indicator. Also available is a service due indicator and a 4-in-1 lock with seat opening switch.

TVS Jupiter: The one that got away

While the TVS Jupiter did see a drop in sales, the numbers still hold strong. That’s really commendable during this slowdown. TVS even introduced the updated version of Jupiter ZX with an LED headlamp and a combo of digital and analogue instrumentation. That places the Jupiter fair and square against the Honda Activa 5G.

Prices for the TVS Jupiter begin at INR 52,945 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and you get to choose from a variety of colour options. Besides that, the features list includes an external fuel filler cap and a special easy use main stand. Volumes in June 2019 stood at 56,254 units in June 2019.

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Suzuki Access 125: To greater heights

The rise of Suzuki Access 125 has been phenomenal. Volumes grew by 16% in the first quarter of FY 2019-20. In June 2019, volumes stood at 49,366 units which is a significant Y-o-Y growth from 38,338 units last year. Prices of the Suzuki Access 125 begin at INR 57,219 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The scooter boasts a large 21.5-litre under-seat storage, DC charging socket and a handy front pocket to store things.

Suzuki recently introduced a new colour option with a Limited Edition model of the Access 125. The Limited Edition variant is now offered in Metallic Matte Bordeaux, Metallic Sonic Silver, Metallic Matte Black and Pearl Mirage White.

Honda Dio: India’s most exported automatic scooter

The guys at Honda 2Wheelers India managed to find 43,749 new buyers for Honda Dio in June 2019. The numbers have grown in the domestic market for the Dio but their trouble lies elsewhere. Dio continues to be largest exported automatic scooter from India but volumes dropped from more than 52,478 units in Q1 FY 2018-19 to just 29,756 units in FY 2019-20. Hopefully, things will be better in the next quarter for them.

The Honda Dio's prices begin at INR 53,218 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Some of its main features include LED headlamp, all-digital instrumentation and 4-in-1 lock with seat opening switch.

TVS NTorq: Smartness has a new name

The TVS NTorq has climbed up to the 5th spot with 21,738 new customers in June 2019. The introduction of a drum brake variant has certainly helped in increasing the sales of the scooter. Features like connected instrumentation with navigation and call alerts are its USPs. Prices begin at INR 58,872 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the entry-level drum brake variant.

At the heart of the TVS NTorq is a 124.79 cc engine producing 9.4 PS of power and 10.5 Nm of torque. TVS even introduced a new Matte Silver colour option in June 2019 which will hopefully help it further increase their sales. The TVS Ntorq competes with products like Honda Grazia, Aprilia SR125 and Hero Maestro Edge 125.

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Yamaha Fascino: In desperate need of a change!

Yamaha took the market with a storm when it launched the Fascino. The automatic scooter was styled to have a modern-retro theme. Volumes may have dropped in the past few months, and in June 2019 the numbers stood at 15,519 units. Yamaha has not updated the Fascino for quite some time and if better pull off a fast one if if wants to grab the market share.

Hero Destini 125: Hero’s answer to Activa 125

The Hero Destini 125 registered a monthly sales of 11,292 units in June 2019. However, things look grim as volumes have kept dropping in the last few months. The scooter has a metal body, external fuel filler cap and side stand indicator. Besides that, it bears the i3S technology (start-stop system), which has previously been seen in the company's motorcycle range. The Hero Destini 125's prices begin at INR 55,580 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Yamaha Ray-Z: Japanese sportiness

The Yamaha Ray-Z takes the 8th spot in June 2019 with 10,696 units sold. It is powered by a 113 cc engine which produces 7.2 PS of power and 8.1 Nm of torque. The scooter tips the scales at 104 kg but lacks any of the features offered in the modern offerings.

TVS Scooty Pep+: Original Sin

With over two and a half decades in business experience, the TVS Scooty Pep+ is back in the bestsellers list. TVS sold 10,631 units of the Scooty Pep+ in June 2019. The scooter is powered by a tiny 87.8 cc mill which produces a meagre 5 PS of power and 5.98 Nm of torque.

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Honda Grazia: First with LED headlamp

The last among the top 10 best-selling models in June 2019 was the Honda Grazia with 10,388 units sold. It is one of the best-looking scooters available in India. It boasted several new first-in-segment features when launched. The scooter began its march quite well initially and was one of the fastest scooters to hit the 1 lakh mark. However, the numbers have been dropping off late.

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Every year manufacturers have been adding more and more premium scooters to the market. Here’s a list of our favourite premium automatic scooters one can use as a daily ride:

Honda Grazia - The best-looking scooter by Honda 2Wheelers India yet

It is no doubt that Honda is the king of scooters in India. So, when they decided to venture in the premium scooter market, they decided to bring in several segment-first features. The Honda Grazia was the first scooter in India to feature an all-LED headlamp. The design was radically different from the lakhs of Activas they sell every month. The sharp cuts, pointed beaky headlamp and the split grab rails catch your attention from the word go.

Powering the Honda Grazia is the same 124.9 cc air-cooled mill which does duty in the Activa 125. This engine produces 8.63 PS of power and 10.54 Nm of torque. The Honda Grazia has a 190 mm disc up front and a 130 mm drum brake in the rear. It is suspended on a telescopic fork in the front.

The Honda Grazia’s features list is handsome enough to put a lot of premium scooters to shame. The instrumentation is all-digital and includes a unique 3-step Eco Speed Indicator. The premium scooter houses even a tachometer in its display. The rear suspension has 3 adjustable pre-sets. The front apron hides a small glovebox which can store your knick-knacks or your cell phone which can be charged by an optional charger. The premium scooter also gets a 4-in-1 lock with seat opening switch.

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The Honda Grazia has been priced at INR 65,095 for the top end trim which gets you the disc brake. We wish it hadn’t shared the rearview mirror with the commuter motorcycle line-up.

TVS Ntorq – The most fun scooter in the market

If the TVS Grazia is the sharpest looking premium scooter in the market, while the TVS Ntorq is the smartest and the most fun-to-ride scooter. The latter was the first Indian scooter to offer Bluetooth connectivity. The premium scooter has stealth aircraft-inspired looks, fancy looking LED taillamp, 12-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and a sporty grab rail.

Powering the TVS Ntorq is a 124.79 cc air-cooled, 3-valve mill engine produces 9.4 PS of power and 10.5 Nm of torque. Braking duties are dispensed by a 220 mm petal disc in the front and a 130 mm drum in the rear. It tips the scales at 116.1 kg and has a large 22-litre under-seat storage space. The instrumentation is all-digital and offers turn-by-turn navigation and Caller ID function.

The fancy little LCD unit also has a built-in lap timer, 0-60 km/h time recorder, 3 trip meters, lap time recorder, engine temperature indicator and a personalised welcome message. Heck, you can even set an auto-reply SMS for the phone calls you get while riding! And boy, you even get an engine kill switch.

Our only gripe with the scooter, though, is that it does not feature an LED headlamp. The TVS Ntorq has a price tag of INR 59,995 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the disc brake variant, making it a tremendous value for money premium scooter.

Suzuki Burgman Street – India’s very own maxi-scooter

Suzuki entered the premium scooter market with India’s only maxi-scooter on sale right now, the Suzuki Burgman Street. Why not first? Well, that’s a title for the Kinetic Blaze. The Japanese manufacturer has been using the Burgman moniker and design philosophy for many years now in the European and ASEAN markets. And the moment you set your eyes on the scooter, only one thing comes to mind! This premium scooter is huge in size. And in a good way too.

Powering the Suzuki Burgman Street is the 124 cc air-cooled, SOHC engine which also does duty in the Suzuki Access. The latter is coincidentally the largest selling 125 cc scooter in the market. The engine can produce 8.7 PS of power and 10.2 Nm of torque. Despite the bulky body, the premium scooter from the house of Suzuki tips the scales at just 108 kg.

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The features list includes an LED headlamp, aluminium footrest, 21.5-litre under seat storage and a 2-litre glove box near the key slot. A second storage compartment is also present which houses a USB charger. The all-digital instrumentation is reminiscent of the Gixxer and has large readouts.

The Suzuki Burgman Street has been priced at INR 69,208 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Issues with the scooter? Well, I am really nitpicking here. I wish Suzuki had given a rear brake lock.

Vespa SXL 150 – Retro love

The Vespa SXL 150 is the perfect premium scooter you want for your ride to be reminiscent of the 60s. The Piaggio-owned Vespa brand has given the SXL 150 a distinctive rectangular headlamp. The mono-coloured body can be bought in 6 eye-catching candy-inspired colours. The sturdy scooter is built on a monocoque steel body.

Powering the Vespa SXL 150 is, as the name suggests, a 150 cc 3-valve, single cylinder engine with an aluminium cylinder head. A variable spark time management system helps in giving an ideal amount of power output depending on the need. The engine can produce 10.06 PS of power and 10.9 Nm of torque. Vespa’s premium scooter is suspended on a unique single-sided arm in the front with anti-dive. The rear gets a dual effect hydraulic suspension.

The Vespa SXL 150 can be connected to your smartphone which can be used to book a service, panic alert and contact the customer care. That’s not all, the premium scooter also gets the safety net of ABS. The Vespa SXL 150 has been priced at INR 1,04,763 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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Aprilia SR 150 Race – Sport biking on a premium scooter

Want a scooter which gives you the chance to ignite the racer in you? The Aprilia SR 150 Race is what you are looking for! The large beaky front with a dual headlamp setup, large 14-inch wheels and catchy spring-based rear suspension help the scooter create a niche market for itself.

The engine is a 154.8cc air-cooled unit, the largest displacement size in this list. It can produce 10.06 PS of power and 10.9 Nm of torque (yes, that’s the same as the Vespa 150s). Brakes include a 220 mm disc in the front and the 120 specification tyres seem a boon. It also gets a large 6.5-litre fuel tank and ABS. That’s not all, you also get the same smartphone connectivity as seen in the Vespa SXL 150.

The Aprilia SR 150 Race is priced at INR 92,984 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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Pearl Siren Blue colour option joins the existing palette that includes Neo Orange Metallic, Pearl Spartan Red, Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Pearl Amazing White on the DX variant. The STD version can be purchased in:

• Neo Orange Metallic
• Pearl Spartan Red
• Pearl Nightstar Black
• Matte Axis Grey Metallic
• Matte Marvel Blue Metallic
• Pearl Amazing White

The drum and the drum alloy variants do not benefit from the change, and thus, the prices for the model remain unaffected at INR 60,296 and INR 62,227 respectively.

Apart from the visual upgrade, the Honda Grazia features the same mechanical specifications and components. Propelling tasks are performed by 124.9 cc, single-cylinder, fan-cooled, carburetted engine that delivers 8.52 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 10.54 Nm at 5,000 rpm.

The safety net of CBS is standard across all variants while the braking department comprises 130 mm drum units on both wheels. The range-topping version comes with a 190 mm disc brake on the front wheel while the rear gets a 130 mm drum unit. The 12-inch front and 10-inch rear wheels are wrapped in tubeless tyres. Shock absorption tasks are performed by telescopic forks at the front and 3-step adjustable rear suspension.

The feature list includes full LED headlight with LED position lamps, 4-in-1 lock with seat opening switch, front glove box with optional USB charger, sporty split pillion grab rail, 18-litre under seat storage, and a fully digital instrument console with Eco Speed Indicator.

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The Honda Grazia competes against the likes of Suzuki Burgman Street, TVS Ntoq, and Aprilia SR125 while the competition would be extended with the launch of Hero MotoCorp Maestro 125.

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The growth witnessed a several-fold increase in the last six and a half years. The first 10 lakh customer mark took over 11 years (2001 to 2012), and then, in just six and a half years, the cumulative sales grew exponentially by 50 lakh units. In fact, the latest 10 lakh unit sales were clocked in just 1.4 years.

Honda 2Wheeler India’s scooter portfolio, which comprises seven products – Activa 5G, CLIQ, Dio, Aviator, Activa-i, Activa 125 and the GRAZIA – led the growth. In the last 10 years, the contribution of the automatic scooters to overall two-wheelers has nearly doubled from 10% to 19%.

Speaking about achieving the milestone, Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India said:

We are delighted to win the trust of over 60 lakh Customers in the heart of India. Backing our increasing Customer base, we have been aggressively expanding our network. Today we are servicing our Customers through over 1250 touchpoints in central region.

However, not all scooters have seen a positive response in the Indian market. Thus, the company would axe some of the products from its portfolio. Minoru Kato, President and Chief Executive, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has confirmed that not all models would be continued post the BS-VI upgrade. At least one model from the company’s current product portfolio will be chopped off during the BS-VI upgrade.

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The BS-VI compliant products are expected to arrive in early 2020. Apart from complying with the emission norms, fuel injection technology would result in a better economy. However, the cost to comply with the new emission norms is going to be higher and the result would be a substantial increase in the final prices. Honda could use Auto Expo 2020 as an opportunity to showcase and launch its updated portfolio.

The Honda Activa was launched in India in 2001. It took 13 years for the company to reach the first 10 million sales of its scooters in the country. The second 10-million milestone was achieved in just 3 years, the lion's share belonging to the Activa. That said, the two-wheeler market and Honda's production capacity changed in such a way that the next 5 million Honda scooters were sold within 1 year.

Honda 2Wheelers India is the only scooter manufacturer in the country to cross a sales milestone of over 25 million units. The Activa attributes to over 32 percent market share in 2018. Celebrating this achievement, Mr Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said:

From activating the scooter market to becoming the largest selling 2Wheeler in the country, Honda Activa transformed the way Indians ride. We thank our valued 25 million Honda scooter customers for trusting in the brand & making us the first choice of India. Honda remains committed to bringing the Joy of Riding to our customers by meeting their ever-growing & evolving demand with the core strength of advanced technology & innovation. Over the years, love and trust of customers for Honda scooters keeps growing & taking this motivation ahead, Honda firmly aims to lead the next wave of scootering which has already started in Tier-II and tier-III towns.

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Honda’s vast scooter portfolio consists of the Honda Dio, Cliq, Activa and the Honda Grazia. Honda Motorcycle and Scooters India have a scooter market share of 57 percent in the country.