Kinetic achieved mega-success with its Honda scooter two decades ago. Will Italjet’s Dragster be the next machine to rocket the Pune-based company to new heights?

“The Dragster is by far the most exciting scooter we have ridden.”

ITALJET DRAGSTER
List price (estimated)
Rs 80,000
Top speed 106kph
0-60kph 6.17sec
Kpl 30.3 (overall)
For Innovative styling, cracker of an engine, superb suspension
Against Lack of a pillion seat, poor headlight

Our first ride report on the snazzy Italjet Dragster in the April 2005 issue was enough to get our mailbox — both postal and electronic — flooded with reader response. If and when Kinetic Engineering does decide on the Italjet Dragster for Indian roads, it stands to kickstart an entirely new and exciting segment.
This super-scooter has enjoyed a rage status in Europe and a cult fan following of bike enthusiast converts who now prefer the practicality of scooters. The Dragster is one of various Italjet scooters that Kinetic plans to bring to India and the only key query remains what engine they will finally drag with. We carried out a complete test of the Dragster with its imported 125cc motor to satisfy your curiosity till such time that work is complete on the final India edition.