Cashing in on the goodwill of a scooter that has set millions on two wheels might make sense. But the hitch here is the 4S, as an overall package, is not up to it. The Wave shows the 4S a clean pair of heels in styling, refinement, fit and finish, and ride and handling. It is equally frugal too. But what settles the matter is the astonishingly higher price tag affixed to the Kinetic 4S. And the Wave remains our Indian scooter champ.

TESTERS NOTES

Bajaj Wave instruments light up smartly at night.

City light switch on Kinetic 4S tacky.

Choke lever on 4S is poorly positioned.