After a disastrous ownership experience with the Activa for nearly two years (starting trouble, poor mileage, stability problems, high service bills, expensive spares, etc), when I heard about the Nova 135, I thought to take a test ride and check it out. After the test ride, I was so impressed that I immediately exchanged the Activa and bought the Nova 135. I had to wait for a couple of weeks for delivery but its been well worth it.
Its been a month now that I?ve had this scooter and I will say, with hundred percent confidence, that this scooter is a TRUE DELIGHT. I am now officially a member of the Aaho-lics anonymous! Ha ha..
Here? why I give this Nova 135 a huge thumbs up:
Performance is a revelation - A twist of the throttle and I am off ? and I really do mean off! I surprise other scooters, cars and bikes at the lights many times, building up a healthy lead over everyone else in what seems like next to no time. There is a surprisingly large amount of fizz on tap. I?ve done top speeds of over 90 kmph where it is admirably stable. though its best to ride this (or any)scooter at speeds up to 70 kmph.
Apart from being a great point and squirt tool, this is a scooter that rides well and soaks all manner and sizes of potholes with aplomb
Great mileage ? in city I get 50-55 kmpl (estimated, not precise)
I love the styling with the 2-tones. I know styling is subjective,
Has a relaxed, upright riding position with plenty of leg room Does not transmit many vibes through the seat (which is broad and comfortable)
Even in fairly strong cross winds, holds its line well and stability is never an issue
Extra brownie points for the cavernous underseat storage space (helmets, veggies et al no problems), the LEDs that light up the storage area and the mobile charger that?s provided ? all most useful, plus easy to read meters, just the right size handgrips.
This scooter put a smile on my face everytime I use it, which is always the sign of a good vehicle. I think it is a close-to-ideal mix of performance and ride quality. A comfortable, quick, stable, reasonably frugal scooter for Rs. 37, 000? It?s a bargain, if you ask me. I am very thrilled with my vehicle!
This is my first review on mouthshut. I will write one more scooter review (on the Activa which I hate). Please give me any comments that are useful. I also want to thank other mouthshut members because their positive reviews of the Nova pointed me in the right direction, J