The Hero Pleasure is a light and zippy scooter, built keeping the fairer sex in mind. It appeals to its target audience with trendy paint schemes and an integrated braking system (IBS), similar to the one in its elder sibling, the Hero Maestro Edge.
The Hero Pleasures most significant update is the new IBS which is similar to the Hero Maestros combined braking system (CBS) which engages both the front and rear brake when the left brake lever is pulled. Other updates include a light in the glovebox, a lockable glovebox, a side stand indicator and combination ignition lock and seat opening mechanism. It also gets a new instrument cluster and a mobile charger socket, which is a very handy feature.
The Hero Pleasure is powered by a single-cylinder 102cc engine which produces 7bhp and 8Nm of torque. The four-stroke air-cooled engine is mated to a CVT automatic gearbox. One can choose either steel wheels or alloy ones.
The Lets is the entry-level scooter from Suzuki. Being marketed as a scooter for women, the Lets is one of the lightest scooters in the segment. This scooter is powered by SEP (Suzuki Eco Performance) engine and has been on sale since June 2014. The Lets is powered by a 110cc unit delivering 8.7bhp at 7500rpm and 9Nm at 5,500rpm. Like most of the other scooters, the engine is mated to a CVT transmission. It has telescopic oil damped suspension at the front and swing arm type suspension at the rear. The 90/100-10 section tubeless tyres are fitted at both the front and the rear, while the stopping power is provided by 120mm drum brakes. With a fuel tank capacity of 5.2 litres, the Lets can do close to 260kms in one tank full. The scooter is light with the kerb weight of 98kg and also has a decent ground clearance at 160mm. The Lets is equipped with an optional storage box and mobile charger which is becoming standard in scooters these days. The Lets is available in four colours - Matte Grey/Matte Black, Pearl Suzuki Blue/Matte Black, Pearl Mira Red/Matte Black and Pearl Mirage White. The main competition for this Suzuki is the Honda Activa i, TVS Scooty Zest 110 and the Hero Pleasure.
The new Scooty Zest 110 is the offering from TVS Motors Companys scooter stable that caters to women. It is the third model under the Hosur-based brands Scooty range, after the Scooty Pep Plus and the Scooty Streak. The new Scooty Zest 110 retains the familiar Scooty look with its steeply raked apron, a big headlamp and vertically stacked turn indicators. TVS has revealed that the new Scooty Zest 110 features tubeless tyres, LED taillight, a back-lit speedometer and a broader dual-textured seat to give good riding comfort. The scooter also gets 19-litres of under-seat storage, which is best in its class. It offers more storage space in the form of an open glove box, retractable bag hooks and under-seat hooks. The scooter is powered by an 110cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine that produces 7.9bhp of power at 7,500rpm and a maximum torque of 8.7Nm at 5,500rpm. Ride and handling is taken care of by the telescopic front suspension and hydraulic rear mono shock. No disc brake is available but the brakes are now available with a linked brake system at no extra cost. The Scooty Zest 110 is available in nine colours thats way too many to list here. It competes with the Yamaha Ray, Honda Activa-I, Hero Pleasure and the Suzuki Lets.
The Hero Duet is a unisex 110cc scooter positioned between the Pleasure and the Maestro Edge. It is one of the first new products developed independently by Hero MotoCorp since its split with long-time joint venture partner Honda. The Duet is being promoted as a family scooter. The metal body is beautifully moulded into a very modern and dynamic shape, which makes it one of the best-looking scooters in the segment. At the front, the headlamp and the turn signals have been integrated into a single unit on the handlebar, while the V-shaped chrome strip on the front apron adds a modest amount of bling. The black floorboard, seat and the grab rail contrasts beautifully with the funky paint schemes. The Hero Duet is based on a new platform and is powered by a new 111cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine. This engine delivers 8bhp and 8Nm of torque through a CVT transmission. It gets telescopic suspension at the front and a spring-loaded hydraulic damper in the rear. The Duet rides on 10-inch metal wheels and 90/100 profile tubeless tyres. It comes with the innovative combi brakes, with drum brakes at both ends.