Scooters are usually seen as a means of everyday commute where comfort and practicality are the priorities. However some individuals seek the convenience of a scooter with an extra pinch of performance. Such options are limited in the market since only a handful of buyers opt for performance in scooters. Let us check out the top 5 most powerful petrol scooters currently on sale in India.
1. BMW C 400 GT
BMW Motorrad introduced the C 400 GT in India in 2022 and it is the most powerful and by far the most expensive petrol scooter in India. Priced at Rs 11.25 lakh (ex-showroom), the C 400 GT is powered by a 350cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that delivers a maximum output of 33.5bhp at 7,500rpm and a peak torque of 35 Nm at 5,750rpm. The motor is linked to a CVT gearbox. BMW Motorrad claims a 0-100 kmph acceleration time of 9.5 seconds and can clock a top speed of 139 kmph.
2. Yamaha Aerox 155
Yamaha Aerox finds itself second in the list of most powerful petrol scooters in India. Powered by a -cylinder engine with VVA technology and fuel-injection system this motor pumps out 14.75 bhp at 8,000rpm and 13.9 Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. This powerplat is paired with a CVT automatic gearbox. Aerox 155 scooter weighs 126 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 5.5 litres.
3. Aprilia SXR 160
Aprilia SXR 160 is powered by a 160cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, three-valve motor that generates 10.86 bhp at 7,600rpm and a peak torque 11.6Nm at 6,000rpm. The engine is linked to a CVT gearbox. Prices for the SR 160 start at Rs. 1,48,686 (ex-showroom).
4. Suzuki Burgman Street 125
Suzuki Burgman Street 125 is a feature-packed scooter that packs a punch, thanks to its 125cc engine that delivers 8.5bhp at 6,750rpm and a peak torque of 10 Nm at 5,500rpm. Prices for the Japanese Maxi-style scooter starts at Rs 96,824 (ex-showroom). It weighs 111 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 5.5 litres.
5. TVS Ntorq Race XP
TVS Ntorq is arguably one of the sportiest 125cc scooters on sale in India. It has multiple variants on offer and is one of the most feature-packed models in its segment. It is powered by a 124.8cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected motor. While the regular variants of Ntorq generate 9.3 bhp and 10.5 Nm of peak torque, the Race and Race XP trims of Ntorq are receive 10.06 bhp and 10.8Nm torque from the same engine.
