The Kinetic DX is a modern-day EV tribute to the original Kinetic Honda DX, which became a household name in the late ’80s and early ’90s. It is available in two variants: DX and DX+. Prices for the DX start at Rs 1.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune) and go up to Rs 1.17 lakh for the DX+ variant. The scooter gets a total of five colour schemes including White, Red, Blue, Black and Grey. Riders who opt for the DX+ variant can choose from any of the five colour options, but riders who go for the DX can only choose between Black and Grey.
The scooter is powered by a hub-mounted motor with a peak output of 4.8kW, fed by a 2.6kWh LFP battery mounted in the floorboard. The claimed range and top speed are 102km and 80kph for the DX and 116km and 90kph for the DX+. Charging times are rated at 0 to 50 percent in 2 hours, 0 to 80 percent in 3 hours and a full charge in 4 hours. An integrated charger with a 15A plug is stored inside the glove box via the brand’s Easy Charge system.