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Who doesn’t like speed? I’m sure there are some who don’t, but for the vast majority of us who do, here’s what we have to say: Please keep in mind that the faster you go, the harder it is to brake in case of an emergency.
So, if safety is one of your top priorities while buying a scooter - and why shouldn't it be - here are the top 5 scooters that have proved in our tests to have brakes potent enough for almost all situations our unpredictable Indian roads can throw at you. Let’s take a look at how well they’re equipped, and how we feel about them.
Note - All scooters in this list come equipped with a front disc brake.
Suzuki Access 125
The Access has been Suzuki’s highest selling product till date. In order to make its appeal even more irresistible to a wider spectrum of buyers, Suzuki also equipped the Access 125 with a front disc. The front disc does a good job of shedding speeds with nice bite and progression, while the rear tends to lock up quite early under heavy braking. But despite the sensitive nature of the rear brake, the combo of the two brakes manages to get the Access from 60kmph to zero in 20.44 metres. That's good, but not good enough, which gives it the last spot in our tests.
TVS Jupiter Classic
TVS’ best-selling scooter, also offered in a Classic variant, employs a 220mm disc up front and a 130mm drum unit at the back. The effective combination of the front disc and rear drum brake brings the scooter to a halt from 60kmph in 20.20m without any drama. In addition, the 90/90-section tyres at both ends offer decent grip on tarmac and retains composure even under hard braking. Much like the base variant, the Classic also misses out on TVS' Sync Braking System. The Jupiter Classic sits in the second-last position in our braking tests.
Aprilia SR 125
Since the Aprilia SR 125 is essentially the SR 150 with a detuned engine, it’s no surprise that the braking setup has also been carried over. It comes equipped with the same 220mm single disc up front and a 140mm drum brake at the rear. The front brake provides excellent feedback with great bite. The combination of the front disc and rear drum brings the SR 125 to a stop from 60kmph in 19.63 metres. It’s certainly not the best in class but it offers the best feel amongst the lot we have here, thus landing itself the third spot in our tests.
TVS NTorq 125
The TVS NTorq displays the perfect balance between practicality and excitement, and it also knows how to bring all the excitement to a stop if need be. In terms of braking, the front disc isn’t overly sensitive but provides good feedback and progressive deceleration. On the contrary, the rear is surprisingly sharp and needs to be used with caution. Under hard braking, the sporty scooter is brought to a stop from 60kmph in just 18.93m. It isn’t offered with Sync Braking System, but the company does have plans of introducing the NTorq with this nifty feature in the near future. The specially developed TVS Remora tyres offer sufficient grip but it’s designed to offer a longer life rather than outright grip. The TVS NTorq bites into second position with its braking setup.
Honda Grazia
The Honda Grazia not only offers a slew of features but also one of the best braking setups on any scooter we’ve tested so far. The Grazia comes with a 190mm front disc brake and a 130mm drum unit at the rear for the Deluxe variant. With this, the scooter comes to a halt from 60kmph in just 18.03 metres. That said, the brakes on the Grazia lack feedback and feel spongy. Nevertheless, Honda’s CBS braking system enables you to operate both brakes by applying pressure on just the rear lever, a handy feature for novice riders. It may not offer the best feel or feedback, but it’ll surely get you to a stop much faster than any of the scooters we have tested so far.
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