Electric scooters are gaining popularity in India, no doubt. Global manufacturers are trying to take a bite out of the Indian market and the latest to do so is Italian scooter maker VLF, or known as Velocifero. Sold in India by KAW under the Motohaus brand, the VLF Tennis is now on sale for Rs 1.30 lakh, making it a lucrative alternative to several electric scooters on sale.
However, if you’re in the market looking for a stylish electric scooter to go with your lifestyle, should you consider the Tennis? Here’s our first ride review and impression of the VLF Tennis electric scooter.
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VLF Tennis electric scooter first ride review — Design and features
The VLF Tennis is a good-looking scooter. It gets classic Italian lines in a compact package, with a swooping rear section and step-up seat. The scooter’s twin-DRL setup with dual headlights adds to the overall design of the Tennis, giving it a clean look. The fit and finish on the scooter seem consistent and the ergonomics are a reflection of the overall design — compact.
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The scooter gets telescopic front forks, a cantilever rear suspension, neatly hidden below the floorboard, disc brakes at both ends, an LCD instrument console, and three riding modes. The Switchgear is not cluttered like most electric scooters in the market currently, giving it a clean look and keeping it functional. The instrument cluster is also clean, but a bit difficult to read on a bright day.
VLF Tennis electric scooter first ride review — Ride and handling
Once you swing your leg over, the scooter feels compact and the handlebar is closer to the rider than it looks, and set slightly high. The suspension is set stiff and the scooter feels sporty. Once you twist the throttle,
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