My father has a very unique way of describing things. Of course my mother is very often piqued by his uniqueness. But she’s always singled out- everyone to one. So, once when all of our relatives had gotten together and we were all in the process of deciding what vehicle to buy for my favourite cousin as a surprise, my father came to the TVS Scooty.
‘Look, Sanjiv, ’ said my uncle to my father, ‘I want to buy a vehicle that’s made for girls all right, but I don’t want it to be something out of the way, or something not popular.’
And my father replies- ‘You know, if you throw a stone at a college parking, chances are, 9 out of 10, that you’ll end up breaking a Scooty headlight.’
So there you have it folks! That’s how popular it was about two years ago, and still continues to be today. Of course, other vehicles are also cluttering around these days, but still TVS Scooty seems just as popular. The reasons; read below.
Style and Build
There isn’t anything sexy about this vehicle, no there isn’t. I mean, there isn’t too much of heat around it. But yet she is a real beauty. With very calm features, very neatly carved, TVS Scooty is, if you allow me to say, the kind of beauty you would like to have as your girlfriend. Scooty is sweet looking. It has a good front (he-he-he), a neatly designed headlight, well positioned indicators. With both rear-view-mirrors fixed, it gives her additional chubby cheeks. The rear of the vehicle is also well designed, though nothing particularly outstanding.
If you sum things up in it’s build, I believe the TVS Scooty is a real marvel. I’ve seen boys of teenage, girls of all age, women of older ages; hey, all sorts of people of all sorts of ages going on this one without looking stupid. There is certainly something feminine about the Scooty, but that doesn’t make it a girls’ vehicle. TVS Scooty is, if you ask me, one of the very few vehicles that suit both sexes.
Looking at it from my cousin’s point of view… she says something really true about it. You know that every single bit of what girls have can become a fashion accessory. Even her vehicle (as if it’s not a fashion accessory among men). TVS Scooty is such wonderfully designed, that no matter how modest your own self is, the vehicle will make you look somewhat more impressive than you are. And nobody has yet been able to beat that!
Performance
I have no doubts about this vehicle. It was certainly built with girls in view. With a modest 60-odd cc engine, this vehicle is nowhere a runner. But it still isn’t so bad at all. A lot of my friends own it, so I’ve spent a lot of time steering it around. I’ve noticed that it takes me (85 kilos) from nought to fifty in 15 seconds without whining one bit. Beyond fifty, of course, it gives you a clear message- you’re stretching me, Mr. But still, it doesn’t rebel.
However, if you ask me, this vehicle isn’t made for speed or street-smart performance. She’s more like the calm and quiet little beauty making her way through the traffic. But she’s no damsel in distress, keep that in mind. Scooty may look meek and mild, but the rider can kick dirt in followers’ faces if he or she chooses to, that’s for certain. She’s got girl power. Powerpuff!
Fuel Efficiency
This is where this maiden bowled me over. I’ve been observing many vehicles around me, and many Scooties as well. And I’ve found that they go at least forty five kilometers to a litre. Well, what do you expect? It’s been built in such a manner- low engine power, moderate speed capacity, nothing raunchy about it’s performance- she’s bound to deliver here!
Handling and Safety
As far as handling is concerned, Scooty is one babe that dances to your tunes. She’s so easy to turn, so easy to stop, so easy to swerve around and save your skin! Scooty might not boast of a swift turning radius, but with it’s very easy and smooth controls, she does make you feel very comfortable on the handle.
Safety, however, is a point to discuss. TVS Scooty isn’t very heavy. Yet, it is capable of speeds like fifty odd. That is a dangerous combination. Because light weight and high speed always make the vehicle unstable. On good roads, it’s just as safe as everyone else, no matter how bad the traffic. But when it comes to bumpy roads, Scooty might get jumpy and bouncy. She could also tumble over.
Scooty has good brakes, of course, and being light makes them even more effective. But you have to keep the wight-and-speed combination in mind. A slight amount of sensibility in your mind would make things a lot easier for you and a bit tougher for your family doctor (you get me, eh?)
Summing it up
If you look at it’s qualities, you’ll see that TVS Scooty doesn’t give you a single reason not to like it. Whether or not to buy it is a different question altogether. But chances that you would be dissatisfied with TVS Scooty are very low.
With a very sweet build, considerably good performance figures, impressive fuel efficiency and marvelous handling, TVS Scooty does deserve to be as popular as it is!