The unwavering sales of the scooter segment encountered a steep hurdle in the form of lockdown and health crises. A forgetful year for the two-wheeler segment underlined a drop of nearly 18% in the financial year 2020.
Nonetheless, with the market opening gradually, and buyers getting the convenience of test rides at home and choice of online purchase, sales will bounce-back with favourable numbers.
If you too are planning to buy a scooter and as a concerned buyer want to know the top performers of FY2020, here goes the top 10 list.
Honda Activa 6G
The heartthrob of the nation and the top performer, as usual, is none other than the Honda Activa. Currently, in its 6G avatar, despite BS6 price hike it made sales of 25,91,059 units, which is a dip of 13.8% against FY2019. Fitted with a tubeless tyre size of 90/90-12 at the front and 90/100-10 at the rear, the Activa 6G dominates the category with its refined and zippy engine, metal body panels and widespread service web.
HONDA ACTIVA 6G | ||
Tyre Size | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Solo) | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Pillion) |
90/90 – 12 54J (Front) | 24 PSI (F) | 24 PSI (F) |
90/100 – 10 53J (Rear) | 29 PSI (R) | 36 PSI (R) |
Recommended Tyres: CEAT Milaze, Michelin City Pro, TVS Eurogrip Jumbo GT |
TVS Jupiter
The second-best in the list, Jupiter saw a drop of 25% with sales of 5,95,545 units in the FY2020. The acclaimed unisex scooter gets bigger rim tyres in the guise of 90/90-12 at front and rear. The large rim offers better stability and comfort. Made available in different variants and vast colour choices it’s USPs read flawless 110cc engine, premium finish, mileage, superior ride quality, and others.
TVS JUPITER | ||
Tyre Size | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Solo) | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Pillion) |
90/90 – 12 54J (Front) | 24 PSI (F) | 24 PSI (F) |
90/90 – 12 54J (Rear) | 28 PSI (R) | 32 PSI (R) |
Recommended Tyres: MRF Zapper FG, Maxxis M6302, Ralco Blaster ST |
Suzuki Access 125
The most loved 125cc scooter in the segment, Access garnered sales of 5,70,898 units, a surprise surge of 6% in FY20 compared to FY19. The modern-retro city scooter comes with larger front tyre 90/90-12 for better steer response and slimmer rear tyre 90/100-10. The fuel-friendly 125cc scooter is equipped with alloy wheels and disc brake for a stylish appearance and controlled braking.
SUZUKI ACCESS 125 | ||
Tyre Size | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Solo) | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Pillion) |
90/90 – 12 54J (Front) | 24 PSI (F) | 24 PSI (F) |
90/100 – 10 53J (Rear) | 29 PSI (R) | 36 PSI (R) |
Recommended Tyres: Michelin City Pro, TVS Eurogrip Dragon, JK Challenger S63 |
Honda Dio
The impressively styled Honda Dio managed to sell 4,39,799 units in the FY20 which is down by 1.44%. The first love of young college-goers, Dio is outfitted with 90/90-12 and 90/100-10 at front and rear respectively. The contemporary scooter with a mix of aggression and sportiness many up-to-date features like digital display, big under-seat stowage, engine start/stop switch, etc.
HONDA DIO | ||
Tyre Size | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Solo) | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Pillion) |
90/90 – 12 54J (Front) | 24 PSI (F) | 24 PSI (F) |
90/100 – 10 53J (Rear) | 29 PSI (R) | 36 PSI (R) |
Recommended Tyres: CEAT Zoom D, JK Blaze BA21, MRF Zapper FG |
TVS Ntorq 125
The sporty and performance-oriented scooter from TVS has been in news for all its positives since its launch. And that’s the reason it continues its high tide sales even in dismal times. The TVS Ntorq registered a jump of 24.39% against FY19 with 2,65,012 units on board. The all-frills scooter with eye-catching styling, fantastic decals and peppy execution bags never-before-seen broad tyres in the form of 100/80-12 at the front and 110/80-12 at the rear.
TVS NTORQ 125 | ||
Tyre Size | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Solo) | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Pillion) |
100/80 – 12 (Front) | 24 PSI (F) | 24 PSI (F) |
110/80 – 12 (Rear) | 34 PSI (R) | 36 PSI (R) |
Recommended Tyres: TVS Eurogrip ATT 455 Remora, Ralco Blaster ST |
Yamaha Fascino 125
The glamorous Yamaha scooter made sales of 1,66,491 units and recorded a down of 17.6%. The elegant looking Fascino is one of the lightest (99kg) scooters and receives advance FI engine for a plush ride. Armed with an uncommon set of tyres 90/90-12 (front) and 110/90-10 (rear), it offers excellent agility under urban conditions.
YAMAHA FASCINO 125 | ||
Tyre Size | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Solo) | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Pillion) |
90/90 – 12 54J (Front) | 24 PSI (F) | 24 PSI (F) |
110/90 – 10 53J (Rear) | 29 PSI (R) | 36 PSI (R) |
Recommended Tyres: Maxxis M6309, Maxxis M6220, Michelin City Pro |
Hero Pleasure
Hero MotoCorp’s feminine focussed scooter, Hero Pleasure disclosed the sales of 1,55,329 units with a plunge of 5.58%. Furnished with a tyre size of 90/100-10 at front and back, Pleasure seizes host of youthful and upmarket features like mobile charging point, side-stand indicator, low fuel indicator, etc. Hero Pleasure is offered in three variants and a slew of shade options.
HERO PLEASURE | ||
Tyre Size | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Solo) | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Pillion) |
90/100 – 10 53J (Front) | 22 PSI (F) | 22 PSI (F) |
90/100 – 10 53J (Rear) | 29 PSI (R) | 36 PSI (R) |
Recommended Tyres: CEAT Gripp, TVS Eurogrip Pancer II, MRF Nylogrip Zapper |
Hero Destini 125
The most affordable scooter by Hero in the 125cc segment managed to sell 1,13,944 units and didn’t feature in the top sellers’ list last year. The scooter dons Smart sensor technology of the largest two-wheeler maker and is shod with 90/100-10 tyres at the front and similar tyres at the rear.
HERO DESTINI 125 | ||
Tyre Size | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Solo) | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Pillion) |
90/100 – 10 53J (Front) | 22 PSI (F) | 22 PSI (F) |
90/100 – 10 53J (Rear) | 29 PSI (R) | 36 PSI (R) |
Recommended Tyres: Apollo Actigrip S4, CEAT Zoom D, TVS Eurogrip Dragon Plus |
Yamaha Ray 125
The second Yamaha scooter to feature in the bestselling 2020 scooter list, sold 1,07,485 units in FY20. The Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer endowed full-fledged update to the 2020 Yamaha Ray 125, which resulted in better sales volume. The sporty character scooter stands tall on the 90/90-12 at the front and 110/90-10 at the rear.
YAMAHA RAY 125 | ||
Tyre Size | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Solo) | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Pillion) |
90/90 – 12 54J (Front) | 24 PSI (F) | 24 PSI (F) |
110/90 – 10 53J (Rear) | 29 PSI (R) | 36 PSI (R) |
Recommended Tyres: Maxxis M6309, Maxxis M6220, Michelin City Pro |
Hero Maestro Edge 125
The Maestro recorded huge down of 65% on the year-on-year radar with 94,533 units. Despite the fact, it is still a head-turner on the street with its tall, masculine feel. Packed with latest engine technology and features, Maestro rests on 90/90-12 tyre and 90/100-10 tyre at front and rear correspondingly.
HERO MAESTRO EDGE 125 | ||
Tyre Size | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Solo) | Recommended Tyre Pressure (Pillion) |
90/90 – 12 54J (Front) | 24 PSI (F) | 24 PSI (F) |
90/100 – 10 53J (Rear) | 29 PSI (R) | 36 PSI (R) |
Recommended Tyres: CEAT Milaze, Michelin City Pro, TVS Eurogrip Jumbo GT |