Ultimately, a product, any product is good if all its parts are right and the sum of its parts comes together very well. In a two wheeler, a good product results when there is a complete fusion of art, technology, utility and quality. Not an easy task, and honestly despite so much product innovation and new launches, very few two wheelers get it bang on target.
Of all the recent vehicles that I have checked out (and I check out most two wheelers because this is an area of interest for me), one that has particularly impressed me is the Zing 80. I always liked the Kinetic Zing with its cute angular styling and good performance, but I felt it was lacking a little bite. I guess Kinetic has realized that too, and with the Zing 80, they have now given the Indian market a PERFECT SCOOTERETTE.
The reason I say its perfect is that it scores on all the parameters:
Style - the new two tone colors with high quality paint, finish and appropriate decals is outstanding. The little scooter does look cool and funky and trendy at the same time, and looks like has no gender bias!
Performance - its truly a pocket rocket! Take a test ride to see how it simply zips off.. you will be surprised ! Two can ride, easily; as opposed to the scooty pep which is underpowered to say the least!
Utility - underseat storage, puncture resistant tyres and a mobile chargepoint. Thats good utility, I think..
Mileage - my friend who has bought this, says she gets 60 kmpl which is really good.
Price - its priced well too, and easily affordable..
Reliability - since the Zing has been known to be one of the highest quality two wheelers with very high reliabitliy, I suppose Zing 80 will be too..
Overall, its a product that scores high on every parameter, and thats why I call it perfection. To me, thats the beauty of a product design - art, technology and utility!
THUMBS UP TO THE KINETIC ZING 80!