Sep 1, 2007

Kinetic Flyte: First details

Bipasha Basu | Kinetic Sym FlyteSorry about not posting more content recently, but it's been a bit wild at the office. Here's the release on the new Kinetic Flyte, the first Sym scooter for India.

It gives us great pleasure to introduce the first two-wheeler from the Kinetic-Sym association – the Kinetic SYM Flyte. We believe that Flyte takes the scooter segment in India several steps forward in terms of technology, features, performance, quality and overall riding experience; and we are confident you will agree.

Bipasha Basu | Kinetic Sym FlyteFlyte is based on the Sym X'Pro – Sym's current International bestseller across 62 countries. X'Pre was selected as the first product for launch from Sym's formidable range after exhaustive market research. It brings modern styling and globally up-to-date technology to the scooter/ette segment of India. Flyte has 15 per cent import content, and quality has been benchmarked against international standards with each part having been tested for maximumperformance.

Kinetic Sym FlyteFlyte will be targeted at the fastest growing two-wheeler profile – women, especially the younger women – students or executives. The positioning for the Flyte is 'Ride the Change' and the marketing communications would speak to the modern, confident and ambitious women. Leading actress Bipasha Basu has been selected as the brand ambassador for the Flyte. Flyte brings new technology and several breakthrough convenience features to this segment
  • Globally contemporary design with sleek and smart style
  • Zippy ride with a 125cc 8 bhp engine and a top speed of 80 kph
  • Secondary air injection system for minimuzing polluting emissions
  • Quick'n'easy front fueling system with popup lead (not underseat, so do not have to alight from scooter for fueling) [useful, but looks scary in operation. Think jack in the box]
  • Large and brightly lit 2-level, 22-litre storage undersead
  • 4-in-1 magnetic antitheft key that starts engine, operates fuel lock, handle lock and prevents theft
  • Front telescopic suspension [current imported, made from aluminium alloy, more travel than competition and slightly thicker in dia as well]
  • 9Ah efficient and maintenance-free battery for instant start [competition offers 5Ah, I'm told]
  • 130 mm drums
  • 3.5" tyres [Zapper pattern tyres]
  • Mobile chargepoint
  • Comprehensive 3-year warranty
  • 1260mm wheelbase for extra stability
  • Impact resistant mirrors
Kinetic Sym FlyteFlyte will be available in five striking colours: Black Mystique, Silver Flash, Lavender Groove, Red Oomph and Jade Charisma Flyte will be aggressively prices at Rs 36,999 (est. ex-showroom) [bang in between the TVS Scooty Pep+ and the Honda Activa/Dio]

17 comments:

Glifford said...

Why does it look like a smoother combination of the Wave and Kristal?

Must be much larger tho! 125 cc they say!

[i]Front telescopic suspension [/i]

I remember the Saffire (2nd generation) had these after they phased out the single side swing arm (and so did the scooty?)

rearset said...

No it isn't physically larger. official dimensions are 1790x670x1100. And visually, I'd say about 10 per cent larger than the Pep+.

I'm surprised that seat-shape, and ground clearance apart, the X'Pro 125 they sell abroad is nearly identical

Glifford said...

where are the mirrors gone in the last snap? :P Covering her face? :D

Anonymous said...

looks very good, doesnt it?

Anonymous said...

hope kinetic get the quality right or else they're headed straight to splitsville...

Anonymous said...

Its Kinetic-SYM Flyte, not Kinetic Flyte, right?

Anonymous said...

hmmm... the features sound very good. and at least in the photos, Flyte looks great.

Anonymous said...

i heard it said that the flyte going to be the best scooter in india...

Anonymous said...

When will the sales exactly start? I am waiting to buy it.

Anonymous said...

if this is what sym sells all over the world why is it taking soooooooo long for sym kinetic to launch it here i spoke to a kinetic dealer and he told me that there is no confirmed news for its launch

Anonymous said...

i heard that it might ... come out in b'lore on 20th ths month

Anonymous said...

I Have Take the test ride of Flyte with my friend in pune it has got very stylish look ,i fell it is much more smoother than pep+,and has more power than activa and the front fuelling is the excellent feature.

Anonymous said...

yeah i took a test ride too. the SYM engine is just amazing.
and cool features. i liked the flyte a lot. hope launches soon.

Anonymous said...

bipasha is hot and flyte is hotter!

Anonymous said...

apparently the flyte is aimed at the female demographic; but does it really make a diiference if guys ride it? cos i only find guys discussing it all over the net ...

Anonymous said...

man, dont u think the style is too feminine?

Anonymous said...

rearset - what is your impression of SYM?