Bajaj Chetak vs Vespa ZX 125: Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter

  • Jun 4, 2022
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Should you stick to the European petrol-powered scooter or is it time to go electric?

Retro-themed motorcycles are winning hearts across the globe, and now the trend seems to be seeping in the scooter market too. While new players like the Keeway Sixties 300i account for the premium end of the segment, the Vespa line of scooters are the benchmark of the elegant European styling. Even Bajaj has dipped its toes with the electric Chetak. So, let’s find out if the OG still triumphs, or does the desi EV clad in European retro clothes steal the thunder.

Engine

Specifications

Bajaj Chetak

Vespa ZX 125

Motor/Engine

3.08kW BLDC Motor

125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 3-valve engine

Power

4.08kW (Peak)

9.6PS @ 7250rpm

Torque

16Nm

9.9Nm @ 6250rpm

Battery/Fuel Capacity

3kWh

6.5 litres

Range

90km

  

The competition is neck-to-neck here. While a petrol-powered scooter has the advantage in terms of peak power, the Chetak’s instant torque means you’ll be faster off the line than the Vespa.

However, 6.5-litre fuel tank of the Vespa should give you more range than the range promised by the Bajaj Chetak. Furthermore, the five-hour charging time is another disadvantage for the Chetak.

Underpinnings And Dimension

Specifications

Bajaj Chetak

Vespa ZX 125

Front suspension

Trailing Link

Trailing Link

Rear suspension

Monoshock

Monoshock

Front brake

Disc

Disc

Rear brake

Drum

Drum

Front tyre

90/90-12

90/100 - 10

Rear tyre

90/90-12

90/100 - 10

Kerb Weight

118kg

NA

The Bajaj Chetak and Vespa ZX 125 have identical chassis, braking and suspension components. However, the 12-inch wheels on the e-scooter should translate to better handling and ground clearance.

Features

 

Bajaj Chetak

Vespa ZX 125

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes

Optional

Digital Display

Yes

No

CBS

Yes

Yes

Both the products do not have a long list of features to boast of. The Chetak has a reverse mode and riding modes to brag of, but that’s about it. There’s Bluetooth connectivity available for both the scooters, but neither of them offer navigation or other sophisticated features but the Chetak does get OTA updates.

 Price And Verdict

Bajaj Chetak

Vespa ZX 125

Rs 1,53,298

Rs 1.15 lakh

(all prices ex-showroom Delhi)

The Bajaj Chetak and Vespa ZX 125 are undoubtedly charming to look at, but when it comes to performance or features, both of them do not have anything special to entice you. So, if you are looking for a retro-styled electric scooter, the Chetak remains the only option. But if you want to ride without the range anxiety, and don’t mind spending money on fuel, the Vespa ZX 125 is a good pick.

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