Top Upcoming Scooters In 2021

Last year may have pushed the world a year back but we all are reviving from the pandemic. The world is slowly picking up and getting back on track. In 2020, the automobile sector didn’t introduce new versions of the bikes amidst the lockdown. In 2021, they’re back with some excellent and exceptional scooters. 

Mentioned below are the top upcoming scooters in 2021. 

• Vespa GTS 300 

Vespa was first showcased in 2016 at Auto Expo in Delhi. It has created quite a market for itself in these years. Now, Piaggio is planning to launch the most powerful scooter, GTS 300, in India. The styling and look of the scooter will be quite similar to its previous version; however, they’ve altered the engine a bit to make it powerful and effective. The new Vespa will have a 278cc air-cooled single-cylinder motor that will produce 22bhp and 22.3Nm of torque. The engine will be paired to a CVT automatic gearbox. The scooter is already present in the international market. The price is expected to be at 4 lakhs. 

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• Vespa Liberty 3V 

Piaggio Liberty is a premium scooter that was first introduced in 2014 at Indian Auto Expo. Despite sharing the stage with Vespa, the audiences were wooed over by its stylish looks. It will have a 125cc engine producing 10.6bhp power. As per the latest reports, it is suitable for India and meets all the standards. Given the approval, it will launch sometime this year. The price is expected to be kept at Rs 85,000, which is going to be the best deal for Indians. 

• Honda Forza 350 

The latest Honda Forza 350 will replace the smaller model, Forza 300. In the latest model, the engine capacity is 330cc as opposed to the 279cc in the older version. With this, the manufacturer has also increased the stroke and bore, which now generates 29.2PS at 7500rpm and 31.5Nm at 5250rpm. Along with increasing the power, the bike is more fuel-efficient than Forza 300. The new version has a telescopic fork and a twin shock absorber at the rear. As far as the looks of the scooter are considered, it’s sleeker. It has got sharper lines, clever utilization of materials, and overlapping body parts that add to its sophistication. They have considered the scooter for shorter riders; hence the seat is kept at 780mm. In addition to this, the space under the seat can accommodate two full-face helmets easily. The scooter will be available in matte grey, matte blue and pearl grey. The scooter is expected to be priced at Rs 3 lakhs (ex-showroom). 

• Hero Electric AE-8

As the world is moving towards electric vehicles, Hero launched its Electric AE-8 at the 2020 Auto Expo. Though the company didn’t reveal the complete specification of the scooter, whatever information is available makes it interesting. The top speed of the scooter is 25 mph and a range of 80 km. As for the feature, the scooter has an LED headlight and a completely digital instrument console. The company has not made any official statement about its launch in India yet, however, it is expected to launch sometime in September and is expected to be priced at Rs 70,000 (ex-showroom). 

•  Hero eMaestro 

The company showcased its eMaestro at the 2020 Hero World. It has the Maestro Edge 110 scooter’s body, wheels and suspension. However, it has got a different frame to incorporate the electric motor and battery. It was expected to be launched by mid-2020 but the pandemic delayed it. It is now expected to be launched this year. The electric version of Maestro has a new LED headlamp, digital instrument console, keyless ignition, cloud connectivity, and reverse mode. The electric version has got an exceptional lithium-ion battery and a powerful permanent magnet motor. The upcoming eMaestro uses a telescopic fork and monoshock suspension that are set along with 12-inch front and 10-inch rear alloy wheels. As Hero is known to have competitive pricing, it is expected that the Hero eMaestro will be priced at around Rs 1 lakh. 

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