I bought this NOVA 135 for my wife. My last machine , a Scooty was in good shape but change was what propelled us to go in for an upgrade. Honda Active was a very good option but in today’s environment, the customer calls the shots - I am not the kind who will wait several months for a machine - rather pick one that is available(as long as the product is reasonably good !!!).
The engine is noisy, but in terms of power, it is the best. You should see the way it shoots when the lights turn green and you just turn the throttle A BIT. It is very smooth to run at speeds 40-45 kmph.This machine has done only 350 kms and so it is too premature to talk of fuel efficiency. But I believe anything upwards of 42 is fair. After all it is ungeared and has a big engine.
Let us hope it does not consume too much money on maintenance - my Luna Double Plus 1988 was a big flop!!!!
UPDATE ON 26/03/2005
Performance is still very good. Mileage has improved to 42kmpl even in v.v.short runs(colony to main road).Odometer shows 1500 kms and I believe the mileage will improve further.
KINETIC has not marketed this product. It has loads of potential but is not given its credit.
UPDATE 22/11/2005
Going strong .Two problems persist - the fuel Tank cap gasket has failed seven times -poor rubber quality .Mileage is very good only if the vehicle is run a lot. I once tested it at steady 40 kmph on a semi urban road and it returned 80 km for 1.35 litres(59 kmpl) - not bad