Top 5 Best Scooters in India 2026: Highest Value-for-Money Two-Wheelers

In the Indian market, there are dozens of scooter models with electric and ICE powertrain from different two-wheeler manufacturers. Out of them, only a few are those which actually provide value for money. Based on efficiency and performance, we have come up with 5 best scooters: the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, TVS NTORQ 125, Suzuki Access 125 and Honda Activa 6G.

Bajaj Chetak

The Bajaj Chetak is a premium electric scooter that is available for sale with the ex-showroom price between ₹89,500 and ₹1.40 lakh. The C2501 variant comes with a 2.5 kWh battery pack, whose IDC range is 113 km and top speed goes 60 km/h; the 3001 with 3.0 kWh features a 127 km range and top speed of 63 km/h; and the C3501 and C3502 with 3.5 kWh have a range of 153 km and top speed of 80 km/h.

It comes with retro-inspired design, curved body panels and LED headlamp and tail lamp, large under-seat storage and smooth suspension setup. Key features include geofencing, live vehicle tracking, remote immobilisation, a fully digital display and Bluetooth connectivity. Its wheelbase is 1355 mm, and its seat height is 775 mm.

TVS iQube

The TVS iQube is a family-oriented urban scooter with an ex-showroom price range from ₹1.00 lakh to ₹1.73 lakh. It is an all-electric two-wheeler with four different packs that include 2.2 kWh, 3.1 kWh, 3.5 kWh and 5.3 kWh, whose IDC range is 94 km, 123 km, 145 km and 212 km, respectively. The top speed ranges from 75 km/h to 82 km/h, depending on the variant. 

Upfront, it features an LED headlamp setup to give it a modern look and better visibility for night riding. A comfortable upright seating position and flat floorboard enhance its ergonomics. It has a fully digital TFT display which supports Bluetooth connectivity, showing call and SMS alerts. Also features a USB port for phone charging and decent under-seat space that helps in carrying small bags.

TVS NTORQ 125

The TVS NTORQ 125 is a sporty scooter that is available for sale in five variants, whose ex-showroom prices range from ₹81,000 to ₹1.05 lakh. It comes with a 124.8cc single-cylinder fuel injection air-cooled engine, whose power output and peak torque are 9.5 PS to 10.2 PS at 7000 rpm and 10.6 Nm to 10.8 Nm at 5500 rpm, and the transmission is CVT automatic.

For safety, it features a front disc brake and a combined braking system. To ensure better ergonomics, it comes with a seat height of 770 mm. Its ground clearance is 155 mm, good enough to pass the potholes and speed breakers. Its ARAI-certified fuel efficiency is 50 kmpl; with the fuel tank capacity of 5.3 litres, it gives a range of 265 kilometres.

Suzuki Access 125

The Suzuki Access 125 is one of the most practical scooters in India, whose ex-showroom price starts from ₹79,000 and goes up to ₹99,000; the price varies depending on the city. Powered by a 124cc single-cylinder engine featuring air cooling and a fuel injection system. The power output is 8.3 bhp to 8.6 bhp, and peak torque is 10 Nm, and the top speed is around 92-98 km/h.

It has a fuel efficiency of 45 kmpl, and with the 5.3-litre tank, it gives a range of 238.5 km. For safety, it gets a Combined Braking System and single-channel ABS in the top-end variant. Its seat height is 773 mm, ground clearance is 160 mm, wheelbase is 1260 mm, and boot space is around 25 litres under the seat.

Honda Activa 6G

The Honda Activa 6G is the best-selling scooter that is available in the Indian market, with an ex-showroom price of ₹74,000 to ₹92,000. Powered by a 109.51cc single-cylinder engine that is paired with a CVT automatic transmission, its power output is 7.8 PS to 8 PS, and peak torque is 8.9 Nm to 9.05 Nm, depending on the variant. 

Its top speed is 85 km/h. Get a fuel tank of 5.3 litres, and with the ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 59.5 km/l, it gives a range of 315 km. Its seat height is 764 mm, ground clearance is 162 mm, and wheelbase is 1260 mm. It gets LED lighting, a combined braking system, a side stand cut-off and tubeless tyres as safety features.