TVS Jupiter 125

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Since you've said that your commute has bad roads, replacing your Jawa 42 with a scooter wouldn't be our recommendation. While they are innately more practical than motorcycles, scooters have their smaller wheels and shorter, thinner suspension units. It won't really enhance your comfort, at least not to a great extent. Instead, we would advise you to get a practical 160cc commuter like the Honda Unicorn / SP160, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V or Bajaj Pulsar N160. These are comfortable, fuel-efficient and peppy machines perfectly suited to city use. To make an informed decision before you go ahead with your purchase, ensure to take a test ride of all three to see which one you gel with the best.If, however, you want to go with a scooter as your next purchase, consider the following options. In the family scooter space, the TVS Jupiter 110 / 125 and Suzuki Access would be our top picks. If you want something sportier feeling and looking yet comfortable enough for daily usage, then the TVS Ntorq 125 & 150 are what you should be looking at. Again, a test ride of all of these is imperative before you make your decision. Make sure you intentionally go over bad patches of road and make tight, lock-to-lock U-turns to see if the handlebars foul with your knees, since you are a taller rider.

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In the petrol scooter space, our top recommendations will be the TVS Jupiter 110 / 125 and the Suzuki Access. These scooters have good seating and suspension comfort, are quite fuel efficient and will be easy to own and maintain as well. The only two electric scooters which we'd recommend under the Rs 1 lakh mark are the new Bajaj Chetak C2501 and the TVS Orbiter. Do bear in mind that the Chetak is quite a small scooter, so if you're a taller person or ride two-up frequently, this could be something to watch out for. The Orbiter is a nicely spacious machine, but it prioritises range over performance, so its acceleration is quite dull. A test ride of these machines will help you narrow down which machine is best for you.

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The TVS Jupiter 125 has a nifty winged preload adjuster for the rear suspension, which will allow you to quickly and easily set the preload when you're carrying two people, which is quite often for you. It also comes with 12-inch wheels at both ends, which endow it with better stability at higher speeds and will help round off bigger bumps better. TVS' iGO start/stop system will undoubtedly aid fuel economy, but its execution is a little lethargic in the real world, which can get frustrating in big city traffic. Coming to the Suzuki Access, this too is a comfortable scooter. Its strengths lie in its creamy smooth engine that packs zippy performance and bulletproof reliability. Also, its spare parts are affordable and easily available. It will also be great to carry a pillion around in the city; however, in that regard, the Jupiter is slightly better. Realistically, both scooters are great purchases and will serve you well in the long run. We'd recommend getting whichever one is more affordable for you and has a service centre close to you.

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Both the Suzuki Access and TVS Jupiter are excellent scooters, and you're already starting from a very high baseline. The Jupiter has some undisputed USPs like its big 33-litre underseat boot and apron-mounted fuel filler, both of which you won't find anywhere else in the scooter market. It also has slightly better high-speed stability and doesn't lose composure over bigger bumps thanks to its 12-inch wheels at both ends. On the other hand, the Access will feel more engaging and sprightlier to ride while retaining similiar strengths and is the only 125cc scooter today to come with ABS on its top two variants. If having the safety net of ABS is non-negotiable for your next scooter purchase, then the Access is your only option in the 125cc space. A test ride of these two will help you decide which is the better fit for you.

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Of the three, the most feature-rich and well-rounded option is the TVS Jupiter 125. It offers a huge 33-litre underseat storage area, a comfortable ride, and is also decently punchy. If you want the best ride comfort, the Hero Destini 125 is our pick but it falls short in other areas in comparison to other models.The Honda Activa, meanwhile, may not excel in any one specific area, but as an all-round package it remains a reliable, fuel-efficient, and long-lasting scooter. We would also suggest considering the latest Suzuki Access, as it is a family scooter but can also be quite engaging to ride.A test ride should help you decide which is the best option for you.

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Given your usage pattern, the fact that you are used to a scooter and don't have experience riding a geared motorcycle, we would recommend you stick to one. Since you are familiar with the Honda dealer and after-sales network, upgrading to the Honda Activa 125 would make sense. It will offer you better performance, ride and handling and more features over your older Activa 5G. You should also take a look at other proven options like the TVS Jupiter models and the Suzuki Access if you're considering the Activa. The Jupiter, in particular, has a few segment-first features and makes for a genuinely compelling alternative. A test ride will help you figure out which is the better option for you.

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Since you have had such a good experience with TVS, you could stay within the company's fold and step up to something like an Ntorq 125 / 150. The Ntorq models pack in more performance - especially the 150. But it doesn't come at the expense of comfort or practicality, and they can easily be used on a day-to-day basis. However, if you want to stick to a family scooter, then you should look at options like the TVS Jupiter 125, Suzuki Access and the Honda Activa 125. Of the three, the Jupiter is the only one with the huge 33-litre underseat storage area - an unmatched USP - as well as 12-inch wheels at both ends, which will give you a more stable ride over rough roads. A test ride should help you decide which scooter is best for you.

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In the ICE scooter space, among the practical, family-centric offerings, consider the TVS Jupiter 110/125 and the Suzuki Access. Both have some of the best ride qualities on an Indian scooter and are quite fuel-efficient, spacious, and practical. If you want something quicker, then the TVS Ntorq 125 / 150 models are worth taking a look at because they blend peppy performance and everyday usability quite well. Since you have a pretty long commute, in the EV space, you should look at options like the Ather Rizta 3.7, Bajaj Chetak 35 models and TVS iQube 3.5 variants so you have enough range to tackle other things outside of your daily run. These EVs will be quite a bit more expensive to buy than the petrol-powered scooters listed above, but you will recoup the additional money with the low running costs. We'd recommend a test ride of these machines over all sorts of roads so you can decide for yourself which is the best option for you.

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The Suzuki Access is a real, no-brainer option when it comes to buying a new scooter for most people and since you've already owned one for 15 years, getting the latest one will be a safe choice. However, if you want something different, the TVS Jupiter 125 warrants serious consideration. With 12-inch wheels at both ends, a large 33-litre underseat storage and fuel-saving start/stop tech, the Jupiter packs in more useful features.You can also consider the Ntorq 125, which is a sportier scooter than both of the aforementioned ones, but it is still decently practical as well as fuel-efficient and can easily be used daily. Take a test ride of all three before you make a decision.

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Since you have had a bad experience with TVS recently, we'll recommend you take a look at the Suzuki Access, Honda Activa 110 / 125 models and the Yamaha Fascino / RayZR Hybrid. These Japanese scooters have an excellent reputation for reliability and are generally uncomplicated and inexpensive to service. We must mention that the current TVS Jupiter 110 / 125 are some of the most well-rounded scooters in our opinion, and should you be willing to look past your bad experience, these should serve you well. A test ride of all these options, as well as a chat with the service manager for these scooters. It will help paint a clearer picture and help you make an informed decision.