I bought this great machine on 27/09/2004 and have done 1500 KM till now and first service has been done in NOV. and 2nd is due this month end. Hence I have a lot of reason to give a fair verdict on Kinetic Nova 135.
Actually, I wanted to go for a bike, but when I test rode this machine I was clearly bowled from its performance in terms of its power and pick up and since I have a sister I opted for this gearless vehicle.
I will not get into technical detail since it is available in other review. But I can say it is no less than a bike except for mileage hence I have no regret about my decision. I cannot compare nova135 with activa since I have not test ridden activa, I will update my review as soon as I test ride activa and give a fair comparison.
I am getting a average of 40-45 which is fair for ungeared vehicle especially for a 135cc 8.5 bhp vehicle, but is not as claimed by the company(60kmpl). Its look and appearnce is simply fantastic and miles ahead of activa.
Its large underseat storage can hold a helmet which is too good and relieves us from carrying the helmet with us. We get all necesary accessories included in the cost of vehicle, this is not the case of activa where we have to purchase the glove box, big inner seat box, buzzer and ladies foot rest. When we add up all the cost of necessary accesories of Activa, the cost of nova135 and activa become equal.
Lets speak about some cons! The breaks become loose after 200-300 kms which was rectified by service centre.
And the main problem: Engine Noise and Vibration. The engine vibrates after some 50+ speed and the engine noise is a minus where activa is too good. These two problem I believe is beyond the scope of service centre and the R & D team should look into this matter.
I cannot write more since it is already 11pm by now and have to go to sleep. but I will update this review as and when I start discovering new things in this vehicle.
GREAT VEHICLE TILL DATE, GOD ONLY KNOWS ABOUT THE FUTURE!!!!!
LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST, PLEASE RATE MY REVIEW. YOUR COMMENTS ARE MOST WELCOME.