Which scooter is better Bajaj Chetak or Vespa SXL 150?

According to our average user rating, Bajaj Chetak has a score of 4.4/5 while Vespa SXL 150 is rated 4.3/5.

Which scooter among Bajaj Chetak and Vespa SXL 150 is cheaper?

Bajaj Chetak is the cheapest among these scooters.

Bajaj Chetak vs Vespa SXL 150

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Chetak and Vespa SXL 150. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Chetak is ₹ 1,42,297 and Vespa SXL 150 is ₹ 1,48,261. Bajaj Chetak is available in 2 colours and 2 variants and Vespa SXL 150 is available in 4 colours and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Chetak and Vespa SXL 150.

Chetak vs SXL 150 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Chetak	SXL 150
Price	₹ 1,42,297	₹ 1,48,261
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Power	4080 W or 5.5 bhp	10.32 bhp @ 7600 rpm
Riding Range	85-95 Km	259 Km

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Max Power 1 bhp = 746 W	4,080 W or 5.5 bhp	10.32 bhp @ 7,600 rpm
Max Torque	--	10.60 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Running Cost Running cost is a term calculated by BikeWale based on owner reported mileage or ARAI mileage for petrol bikes & lowest range value for electric bikes. Here, fuel cost is assumed as ₹ 102.25/litre for petrol & ₹ 8/unit for electricity.	₹ 0.35/km	₹ 2.92/km
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	70	95
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	85-95	259
Rated Power (W) 1 bhp = 746 W	3800 W or 5.1 bhp	NA
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	NA	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	NA	149.5
Cylinders	NA	1
Bore (mm)	NA	58
Stroke (mm)	NA	56.6
Valves Per Cylinder	NA	3
Compression Ratio	NA	9.2:1 ± 0.4
Ignition	NA	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	NA	1
Cooling System	NA	Air Cooled
Transmission Type	NA	CVT
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	NA	Automatic
Clutch	NA	Automatic
Fuel Delivery System	NA	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	NA	7.4
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	NA	2
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	NA	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	NA	35
Gradeability (Degree) The steepness of grade that a motor vehicle is capable of climbing at efficient speed.	--	NA
Battery charging time (Hrs)	5	NA
Fast charging time	4	NA
Carrying capacity (kg)	--	NA
Battery capacity (kWh)	3	NA
Battery type	Lithium Ion	NA
Motor type	BLDC Motor	NA
Charger output	--	NA

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	CBS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	--	200
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	--	140
Calliper Type	--	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	12	11
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	12	10
Front Tyre Size	90/90	110/70 - 11
Rear Tyre Size	90/100	120/70 - 10
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Front Suspension	Leading-link Suspension	Aircraft derived Single Side Arm Front Suspension with Anti-Dive Characteristics
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Rear suspension with Dual-Effect Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	--	114
Overall Length (mm)	--	1,770
Overall Width (mm)	--	690
Overall Height (mm)	--	1,140
Wheelbase (mm)	--	1,290
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	155
Seat Height (mm)	--	770
Chassis Type	Clad With Steel Metal	Monocoque Full - Steel Body Construction

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	NA	20
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	NA	26
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	NA	20
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	NA	32

Manufacturer Warranty


Battery warranty (Year)	3	NA
Motor warranty (Year)	7	NA
Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	NA	5
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	NA	60000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
USB charging port	Yes	Yes
Front storage box	Yes	No
Under seat storage	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Semi Digital
Tachometer	No	No
Stand Alarm	No	No
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	1	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	No	No
Clock	Yes	Yes
Headlight Type	LED headlamp	LED Lights With DRL
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	Bulb Type
Turn Signal	LED Blinkers	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	No
Additional features	High Quality electronic switches, USB Port built in the glove box, Retractable Luggage Hook, Underseat Storage, Keyless Ignition	Semi Digital Cluster
Regenerative breaking	Yes	NA
Reverse mode	Yes	NA
Touch screen display	No	NA
Central locking system	No	NA
Artificial sound	No	NA
Parking assist	Yes	NA
Hill Assist	No	NA
Anti theft system	Yes	NA
Geo fencing	Yes	NA
Start/stop button	Yes	NA
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	NA	Yes
Fuel Guage	NA	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	NA	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	NA	No
Digital Fuel Guage	NA	Yes
Battery	NA	Maintenance Free

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Has a decent riding range
- Instrument cluster looks futuristic
- Gets reverse gear
- Brakes offer good bite
- Easy to handle in city
- Sturdy build quality
Could be better
- Priced a bit high
- Bajaj isn’t setting up its own charging points
- Only available in Pune, Bengaluru
- Lacks performance
- Price tag is high
- Limited service network

Colors


Available Colours	Citrus Rush Cyber White	Matt Black Orange White Matt Blue

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(69 ratings) 15 reviews	4.3(47 ratings) 15 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.3	4.5
Reliability	4.1	3.8
Performance	3.9	3.8
Comfort	4.2	4.4
Service Experience	4.1	3.9
Value for Money	4.9	3.6

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