LML NV SPL

I am a satisfied customer of LML NV Spl. I owe a LML NV of 1997 model and have travelled more than 30,000 kms on it. I don't like scooters but if I have to select from scooters then LML is my only choice.

LML NV is the finest scooter, suitable for Indian road conditions and Indian traffic. It is having very smooth gears and efficient brakes. Fuel efficiency and peak up are excellent.

It is very steady at high speeds and firmly grips the road. I am a rough driver and still I am getting mileage about 45 kms/ltr.

Maximum speed can be 70-80 kms/hr. depends on the road and condition. My normal driving speed is 50-60 kms/hr. and it goes very smooth at this speed.

Enough space is there in Glove Compartment to put your articles. Nice look. It starts at first kick with choke. Nice facility of fuel reserve and quite big fuel tank.

Safety factor is to be also considered. And LML NV Spl beats others in it too. It is having strong metal body, which will minimise damage in case of an accident to you as well as to itself. I recently had an accident and had no damage and only because of strong metal body. Even I rarely slip in case of sudden braking at high speed.

This is the only scooter perfect in its category. It’s an excellence of engineering. The only disadvantage is that it is a scooter.

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I bought the lml nv special on 12th of may 1999.Its been more than three years since and its still my personal favourite.Still gives me a great mileage of over 45 kms per litre and that too with a very little maintenance effort.

So the buying decision seems to be working pretty well.

And during these three years of using it I havent got any major problem with this product.

This scooter is the best buy in the scooter category.With a pickup that can get many a bikes go envy its worth the price paying.Yes it does demand a bit of maintenance(but that too the little bits like getting the engine oil changed and flushing after every 1500-2000 kms. and small stuff like that.) and thats not a great con for the use it gives.I used to get a mileage of more than 55 during the first year of use and had to get it checked by the dealer quite a few times as a lot of my friends told me that the engine could get seized .Anything like that didnt happen and I still get an average mileage of 45 kms per litre with a lot of city driving and am more than happy with it.

So finally would like to say that if you are going for a two wheeler in the scooter category (or a economical range such as those like max ,dawn, and like those) then this is the best buy.

so go riding.

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I am a proud owner of a NV Spl 1998 model.It has clocked 30,000 kms.I have riden it in Goa for around a year and a half too and it was marvellous driving it in those wide and well laid roads.The top speed I have managed is 80 kms.I was bit weary to try further THe scooters comfortable cruising speed is 60 kms/ltr on good roads.I have riden it on good roads, on off country stony roads and it has never ever let me down.Not a single flat tyre even(touch wood)The mileage I get is arnd 48 to 53 Kms/ltr.The engine is very smooth and silent.The gear change is superb.I start the scooter with the choke and it starts with a single kick.I have fitted halogen on the head lamps,very effective.I would advice all Vespa owners to do so as it very bright and effective not that the ordinary bulb cannot,but one can force those glaring head lights from 4 wheelers to dip their lights.THe Vespas electricals are damn good.I have not changed a single bulb of the indicators till date inspite of using it always.The battery is not required under normal circumstances unless and until one wants a electric start(which according to my opinion is a total waste of money and added maintenance of a battery)This is because a Vespa starts with a single kick when used in conjunction with the choke( a scooters inherent design ie horizontal type of fuel flow to engine makes it inevitable to either use a choke or 'bend' it) and no bending mind u like a bajaj.The shocks are decent although one cannot expect the motorcycle level of play in the front ones(shock)I heard there was a lot of problems in the nitrogen shocks which Vespa introduced a little while back.The nitrogen cylinder used to break off.Hence LML has gone back to the good ol'shocks which they have been using.The braking is excellent when both brakes are used,but for users of only the rear brakes they might have to tighten the brakes once in a while to decrease the play.

Maintenance wise just change the engine oil every 2500 kms though the manual advises for every 4000 kms and use branded 2T oil instead of relying on 'loose oil' from the petrol bunks. Also service the vehicle after every 2000 -2500 kms for smooth running.No problems with the spark plug if one uses branded 2T oils.

It is very comfortable to ride and has the maneouvrability of a motor bike once one gets used to riding it.It has excellent pickup(it can race all the 100 cc 4 strokes available in the market) and hardly requires gear shifts when it running.The torque obtained is good and flat at all engine rpm levels.

The advantages of a scooter over a bike is that one can carry small sundry items in the box without having to rely on the back bags as in a bikeand good amount of luggage in the front

To sum it up it is a real work horse

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I had choice of buying LML and Bajaj back in 1998. But I had the riding experience of both. I purchased LML although it was Rs. 5000/- expensive than Bajaj. The main difference I found is that Bajaj tends to skid easily whereas LML doesn't. The LML braking is superb and is very comfortable as you don't feel the forward push much. Besides suspension is excellent. You donot feel your back ache even if you ride thru'out the day. The ride is less jerky. Fuel average is 42 to 48kmpl. Head lights are very powerful even at slow speeds. Overall is very stylish. Gives the comfort of bike. Absolute value for money.

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I was using using hero honda splendor in chennai.immediately after I came to bhubaneswar, that was stolen and I was forced to looke for an alternative in a so called city called bhubaneswar.i enquired about all the scooters available in the market. my focus was basically on economy(price,mileage,maintenance,convenience for a family, driving related displeasures or the lack of them etc.,)

having driven splendor, I was hesitant to gp for a scooter.i always had the apprehension that a scooter is never balanced.

having driven it for more than 4 months these are my observations:

• fuel efficiency is consistant at 55 kmpl.

  
  




• perfect balance.

  
  




• sleek and compact.

  
  




• powerful head and tail lamps.

  
  




• easy maneuovarability.

  
  




• good breaking.

  
  

some draw backs:

• not as rugged as bajaj series.

  
  




• is very good for city roads only.

  
  




• backside utility box is not suited for any

  
  

hard articles. can keep some papers and

similar soft things.

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Known for its emphasis on design unlike Bajaj, LML has been producing slick-looking scooters for decades now. But what about the ride? It's hard to believe it's way ahead of our Bajaj brothers, until you actually get on to it.

Being a bike freak (maintained an RX-100, a Samurai), I found it really hard to go for a scooter. But more than anything, economics dictates purchase decisions. And for me, it was no different. After using it for nearly 6 months, here's what I feel:

1. Looks

Sleek yet NOT confusing or unnatural.

1. Engine

The 9 BHP it produces at reasonably lower rev levels when compared to many 100CC bikes like Hero Honda. Which means more power delivered at lower engine wear/tear levels.

1. Ride

The suspension is best among scooters, smooth but firm. The ergonomics are just perfect. No back aches like on a Chetak. It's very well balanced and the hidden stepney adds to the balance while not spoiling the looks.

1. Vroom

The 9 BHP is distributed well over all the gears. Pick-up in 2nd and 3rd gears is a breeze and gears shift without any grunts from the gearbox.

Though too much of gear-play like on an RX wouldn't make the LML too happy!

1. Fuel

Just 2 free services done, and I regularly do 60-70 kmph runs down the ring road. The average mileage always is between 48 and 50 kmpl.

1. Electricals

The lighting is excellent and gives confidence during wintry nights.

Chinks in the armour:

1. I would've loved the clutch/break levers closer to the grips. The curvy design does give one pain in the palms (even when I have pretty long fingers and a large palm).

   
   




2. The utility box at the rear is cute but very very noisy.

   
   




3. The fuel guage is not accurate. In fact, it's way off.

   
   

These small chinks in the otherwise strong and smart LML, can be easily corrected I guess. Almost 6 months riding it, I was wondering why I always thought scooters suck.

Maybe, the Italian connection rubbed off on LML!!!

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