Design , Performance
Expensive, Fit and Finish , Suspension
This is the segment that triumphs the case for Vieste 300. It gets a lot of nifty segment-first features that appeal to the overall desirability quotient. I have had a fair share of eyeballs on the Vieste 300 for its not-so-conventional looks. Fun fact- I have been stopped by the traffic police thrice in the span of two days, and all they enquired about was the brand and the scooter I was riding. Quite honestly, everyone out on the road, including me, admired the beautiful exclusive looks of the maxi-scooter. The dual-LED headlamps with nicely integrated DRLs give it an imposing front look. There is also a tiny windscreen, which is more aesthetically appealing than functional. The sharp lines, along with a sporty side stance, make it look big and intimidating. The plastic quality, fit-and-finish, is disappointing as it is marketed on a premium budget.
The Vieste 300 features a semi-digital LCD screen with the speedo and tacho on either side. The digital unit in the centre displays various information like trip meter, fuel level, engine temperature, speed and time. I wish it also gets distance-to-empty figures as well as Bluetooth connectivity to further. The impressive addition, though, is the inclusion of a heated grip and keyless functions. However, the practicality quotient of the heated grip remains debatable. The key fob might look unique, but it doesn’t feel upmarket. The operational aspect of the switchgear is well on point, and one will eventually get used to it later. The Vieste 300 managed to blend itself with imposing looks and rather unconventional features to lure prospective buyers.
