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 new Gusto is Mahindra Two Wheelers first global scooter offering. It has been designed and developed at the brands R&D centre in Pune. Like every other Mahindra offering, the Gusto features a wide array of new-age technology features. Designed with the help of European engineers, the Gusto boasts of a distinctive, bold new design. It is Indias first scooter to offer a height adjustable seat. Thanks to this innovative feature, both tall and short riders can effortlessly ride the scooter by simply raising or lowering the seat height. Other segment-first features include a remote flip key, find-me Lamps, guide lamps, halogen head lamp with LED pilot lamps, front kick and a quick storage compartment. The Gusto is powered by an 110cc M-TEC engine featuring a stronger crankshaft and bearings, high inertia magneto, high energy HT coil to deliver superior power, efficiency and reliability. The scooter rides on large 12-inch wheels, front telescopic suspension with air springs and hydraulic rear suspension. The Gusto is available in two variants - Vx and Dx. It competes with other 110cc scooters including the Honda Activa, Suzuki Lets and the TVS Jupiter. In a few months time, besides the Indian market, Mahindra may sell the Gusto in international markets including South Asia, Latin America and Africa