When talking about retro-style petrol scooters, there are barely any options apart from the Vespa lineup. But that changed after Keeway Motors entered the country with Adishwar Auto Ride – the same brand that got Benelli to India – and launched its first three offerings of which the Sixties 300i is the retro one. We recently tested it for a few days and here’s our review of it through this crisp set of images.
Featuring a proper retro design, the Keeway Sixties 300i looks quite appealing and practical as well. It gets fairly clean lines all over with large side panels that add to the old-school aesthetics. Giving it a dash of the new age is the LED headlight and the vertical LED taillight.
Apart from its appearance from a distance, the Keeway Sixties 300i looks desirable from upfront too. Its split tuck and roll seat, the marble-like footboard and Victoria logos add up well to the design.
On the feature front, the Hungarian scooter gets LED illumination and a semi-digital instrument cluster. The lack of features sticks out considering its asking price of Rs 3.8 lakh OTR, Mumbai.
The Sixties 300i is powered by a single-cylinder 278cc motor with the output rated at 18.7bhp and 22Nm. While the numbers may not seem high, the scooter’s performance is laudable. Its acceleration is brisk and the engine is vibe free even at full chat. However, the vibration at idle suggests otherwise.
Furthermore, the rider-triangle is fairly upright, courtesy of the wide handlebar, spacious seat and the long footboard. That said, the rider seat is a bit wide and could make it a minor task for shorter riders to flatfoot.
Keeway has equipped the Sixties 300i with a front and rear disc brake setup. And the front brake bit faded under 50kms of riding. The front telescopic forks feel a bit stiff while the dual rear springs are fairly soft. Apart from the braking, the tyres also hinder the rider’s confidence and make the scooter feel unstable.
The Sixties 300i weighs about 150kg and can hold 10-litres of fuel. During our efficiency test, the scooter returned 27.4kmpl of average fuel efficiency which translates to 270km of range in one go. And that’s quite decent to live with.
At last, the asking price of Rs 3.8 lakh OTR is pretty steep considering the lack of features and the overall package. Should you buy it? Read our full review to get the answer.
