5 Most Reliable & Budget-friendly Scooters

A scooter is a compact, two-wheeled vehicle designed for efficiency and moderate travel. It typically features a simple ergonomic for comfortable riding and a small engine for decent torque. Scooters are popular for short commutes, and city riding for all, but women and girls mostly ride scooters in Bangladesh. Although scooter demand in Bangladesh can’t be paced by motorcycle demand, there are notable market demands exist. Nowadays, scooters are getting more popular than previous times in Bangladesh. Most of the popular motorcycle bands in Bangladesh showcase a minimum of one or two scooters except Bajaj. 

5 Most Reliable Scooters within Budget (Editors Choice)

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TVS Nroqe is a modern scooter, designed with an aggressive and sporty touch to attract the young generations. Its three color tones and catchy graphics are quite unparalleled for a scooter, on the other hand, the “T” shape LED headlight and tail light resemble the brand name. TVS Nroqe is the first Bluetooth-connected scooter in Bangladesh, it is also equipped with a large LCD meter console paired with “Smart X Connet” app to read out all essential notifications. TVS Ntoeq is powered by 124.8 cc, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SI, Air Cooled (3V) engine able to deliver 9.25 BHP @ 7500 rpm of maximum power and 10.5 Nm @ 5500 rpm of maximum torque. Synchronized Braking System (SBS) has been mated with 220 mm disc in front and 130mm dia drum in rear, the SBS is also known as CBS by other brands. Whatever, TVS Ntorq is a performance-oriented scooter that offers so many which is quite incredible. TVS Ntorq is a budget-friendly scooter in Bangladesh because its price range is considerable for its advanced features.

Honda Dio is the most affordable scooter in Bangladesh, the Dio is famous for its stylish design and advanced features. Honda is a global reconsider brand and has a strong presence and position in Bangladesh. It features own eco technology HER BS4 which ensures optimum performance and satisfactory mileage. Digital meter, position LED headlight, curved styles taillamps, and signature golden rims are highlighted features of Honda Dio. It is powered by a 109.19cc Fan Cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-IV engine which makes 8.11 PS (8 BHP) @7000 RPM of maximum power and 8.91 Nm @ 5500 RPM of maximum torque. Inconvenience, Honda Dio has two hooks to hang your goods and groceries, 18 litter under seat storage allows you to store your helmet and change up your devices by USB port. Currently, Honda Dio is available in Sports Red and Matt Axis Grey Metallic colors.

Japanese motorcycle brand Yamaha has two available scooters in Bangladesh Ray ZR Street Rally 125 FI and Aerox 155. Whereas, this article is about reliable and budget-friendly scooters so we’ve taken Ray ZR Street Rally 125 FI. This scooter is considered as the “Motorcycle-Scooter Evolution” because of its performance, ergonomics, and endurance. Ray ZR Street Rally is designed on “Armoured Energy” concept. Ray ZR Street Rally houses a 125cc, Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve Fi engine which makes 6.0kW(8.2PS)/6500r/min of maximum power and 9.7N.m(1.0kgf.m)/5000r/min of maximum torque, adequate for a scooter. It also features Stop & Start System (SSS) that reduces fuel consumption and results in better mileage. Ray ZR Street Rally is conventional for all ages people due to it lightweight of 99kg, rider can store goods or helmet comfortably under seat storage (21L). Overall, Ray ZR Street Rally 125 FI is a high-end scooter but its price is higher than the rest, as we know Yamaha motorcycles and scooters are all built with premium materials and equipment so it price may be considerable.

Access is a flagship scooter, manufactured by the Japanese renowned brand Suzuki. It blends the traditional attribution of a scooter with the performance and mileage of modern means.Suzuki Access comes with couple of features including LED headlight, USB charging port, hybrid dashboard that provides turn-by-turn navigation, call/SMS/ WhatsApp notifications, advanced CBS braking system and so on. Suzuki Access has a 124cc Air-cooled 4-stroke,1-cylinder, SOHC Fi engine which produces 8.7 ps @6,750 rpm of maximum power and 10.2Nm@5,000rpm of maximum torque. Suzuki Access price in Bangladesh is reasonable considering features, performance, and premium equipment. Suzuki Access offers exciting three solid color variants, each possessing vintage appeal.

Aprilia SR 150 is a sporty and stylish scooter renowned for its high-end performance and attractive design. Aprilia SP 150 is equipped with a 154.8cc Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, 3 valves engine, which offers a balance of power and mileage. This refined engine produces 10.19 PS @ 6750 rpm of maximum power and 10.9 Nm @ 5000 rpm of maximum torque, ideal for city ride or long drive. Its high-quality construction and balanced handling make it popular among young enthusiasts. Its is one of the ABS braking system-equipped scooters in Bangladesh following Honda ADV, and Yamaha Aerox. Literally, Aprilia SR 150 deserved the first position on the table. Still, lack of showroom and parts spears availability we can’t evaluate as Bangladesh’s most reliable and budget-friendly scooter.

The scooter market in Bangladesh is not as saturated as our neighboring countries India and others, which is why this is a possibility in this segment. Despite having vast demand only 2% of the total motorcycle market share goes to the scooter segment. Probably popular two-wheel brands will launch flagship scooters in Bangladesh, like Yamaha Aerox 155 and Honda ADV to keep pace with market demand.