I have been using a Royal Enfield 350cc BS6 model and now want to buy another two-wheeler, mainly for office commuting and household errands. I am currently 55 years old and am considering scooters like the TVS Jupiter, Honda Activa, or Suzuki Access. However, I am slightly concerned about the stability of these scooters because they have relatively small wheels, which I have heard may make them more prone to skidding during sudden braking or when hitting potholes. What would you recommend in this situation?

Autocar India

•6w

In the family scooter space, the TVS Jupiter, Suzuki Access and Honda Activa models are options that are hard to go wrong with. All are proven models with great service coverage and a reputation for being reliable, fuel-efficient and easy to maintain. While it is true that scootersare more prone to skidding than motorcycles due to their smaller wheels. It also varies from rider to rider and also upon the road conditions. If you are worried about this specific problem, Suzuki now sells the Access with ABS on its top two variants, which should address that qualm.

However, if you prefer the stability and comfort of a motorcycle but want to downsize to something more approachable and urban area-friendly than your 350cc Royal Enfield. We'd recommend you look at the lineup of 125cc commuters from TVS, Hero and Honda before making your decision.

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