Increasing number of women 2-wheeler riders
The dramatic rise of two-wheeler sales, on the back of rising scooter sales, can be attributed to changing social trends in India, wherein more girls and women are stepping out of their homes and claiming their right to independent movement. Today, more and more college-going girls, working women, businesswomen and even housewives, prefer to ride a two-wheeler for their daily conveyance. The good old scooter is the preferred vehicle and this has been a major factor in driving scooter sales in both rural and urban India. Honda the biggest beneficiary When global auto giant Honda decided to break away from its local partner Hero Motors, it made a strategic choice to focus on scooters and also decided to increase its focus on the female rider. Today, Honda dominates the two-wheeler market, which includes motorcycles and scooters, with their best-selling model in India, Honda Activa. In May 2016, Honda Activa was the largest selling model topping both the scooter and motorcycle categories. And women have played a key role in the success of this model. Best two wheeler models for ladies to buy in 2016 Ladies have a range of models to choose from based on budget, size, weight, mileage, maintenance and of course speed. Today, women are not just seeking a simple journey from point A to point B, they are demanding speed, performance and support. In fact, more women are now interested in trying out performance motorcycles which has traditionally been a male bastion. So here is our list of recommended scooters and motorcycles for women. Honda Activa 3G Our Number 1 choice for style, handling, speed and performance. This scooter comes with the new Honda Eco Technology (HET) which offers a smooth ride under city conditions, especially for women, where easy handling and safe riding get priority.- Engine: 102 CC 4-stroke single cylinder engine with an air cooled OHC.
- Top speed: 84 kmph
- Fuel capacity: 5.3 litres
- Brakes: Drum brakes in front and rear wheels
- Tyres: Tubeless
- Mileage: 35-45 kmpl
- Weight: 108.00 kg
- Price: Rs 50,048 (ex-showroom Delhi)
- Engine: 102 CC 4-stroke single cylinder engine with an air cooled OHC.
- Top speed: 80 kmph
- Fuel capacity: 5.3 litres
- Brakes: Drum brakes in front and rear wheels
- Tyres: Tubeless
- Mileage: 35-45 kmpl
- Weight: 105.00 kg
- Price: Rs 48,412 (ex-showroom Delhi)
- Engine: 110 CC 4-stroke SI.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Top speed: 81 kmph
- Fuel capacity: 3.8 litres
- Tyres: Tubeless
- Brakes: Drum brakes in front and rear wheels
- Weight: 101.00 kg
- Price: Rs 39,648 (ex-showroom Delhi)
- Engine: 87.8 CC 4-stroke single cylinder engine forced air cooled.
- Top speed: 78 kmph
- Fuel capacity: 5 litres
- Brakes: Drum brakes in front and rear wheels.
- Mileage: 35-45 kmpl
- Weight: 95.00 kg
- Price: Rs 44,044 (ex-showroom Delhi)
- Engine: 2 valve 113 CC 4-stroke air cooled SOHC engine
- Top speed: 80 kmph
- Fuel capacity: 5 litres
- Brakes: Drum in front and rear wheels.
- Mileage: 49-53 kmpl
- Weight: 103.00 kg
- Price: Rs 55,500 (on road-Delhi)
- Engine: 125 CC 4-cycle, 1-cylinder, air cooled, SOHC 2-valve.
- Top speed: 80 kmph
- Fuel capacity: 5.6 litres
- Brakes: Drum/Disc in front and Drum in rear wheels.
- Mileage: 64 kmpl
- Weight: 102.00 kg
- Price: Rs 59,222 with Drum brakes (on road-Delhi)
- Engine: 109.7 CC 4-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled, OHC.
- Top speed: 85 kmph
- Fuel capacity: 5 litres
- Brakes: Drum brakes in front and rear wheels.
- Mileage: 62 kmpl
- Weight: 102.00 kg
- Price: TVS Jupiter - Rs 49,034 (ex-showroom Delhi); TVS Jupiter ZX - Rs 51,057 (ex-showroom Delhi); TVS Jupiter MillionR - Rs 53,034 (ex-showroom Delhi)
- Engine: 125 CC 4-stroke, 3-valve single cylinder air cooled.
- Top speed: 100 kmph
- Fuel capacity: 8 litres
- Brakes: Disc brakes in front wheel and Drum in rear wheels.
- Mileage: 45 kmpl
- Weight: 114.00 kg
- Price: Rs 66,661 (ex-showroom-Delhi)
