BGauss B8The BGauss B8 scooter with a price tag ranging between Rs. 62,999 to Rs. 88,999. It is available in 3 variants and 7 colours. Powered by a 1900 W  Motor. The BGauss B8 has Disc front brakes and Disc rear brakes.

The BGauss B8 looks particularly European, which is surprising as the scooter is sourced from China and assembled in India. There isn’t too much flashiness or edginess on display. Still, it manages to spark curiosity amongst passersby, turning a few heads for a second glance along the way. The front end is quite slim and a tad boxy. 

We are particularly impressed with the design of the LED headlight. It sort of looks like the coils on a transformer wrapped around a core. The front turn indicators are integrated into the apron with a Y-shaped styling element reminiscent of signature design bits found on Lamborghinis. Even the side panels get the same Y-shape chrome accents. The scooter is quite sleek, one of the slimmest we have ridden in a while. There’s a nice thick grab rail completing the rear. 

We adore the sophistication in the design of certain parts of this affordable scooter that makes it stand out from the plethora of Chinese rebadged options that have flooded the market. The side stand as well as the pillion footpegs are flush fit, giving it a clean look. The mirrors have this uber cool rectangular shape and provide great visibility of oncoming traffic. Even the brushed metal-finished stalks are long and slim, lending the scooter an air of premiumness.

Where the B8 cheaps out is the quality of plastics used for the panels. It is thin and flimsy, which also led to quite a lot of rattling noises during our test runs. Then, there are the switches. These small tabs aren’t too convenient to operate, some of them being quite awkwardly positioned.

BGauss makes use of a Bosch BLDC hub motor that has a continuous power supply rating of 0.8kW. It isn’t too high, even when you consider the scooter’s urban riding intentions. Do not let the torque figure dazzle you. Since the B8 uses a hub motor that crazy figure is at the rear wheel with gear reductions taken into consideration. So comparing that number directly with a conventional ICE scooter would be tricky at best. Thankfully, our acceleration tests speak for themselves.

Given the B8 is only going to be useful for city jaunts, we feel the suspension could have been tuned slightly softer. In its current state, both suspension units fail to completely isolate the rider from small bumps or surface imperfections. And the ride on rumble strips feels a bit jarring. It does get better once the pace goes up, but given the motor’s shortcomings, you won’t find yourself at those speeds often, and would end up wishing for a plush riding experience. 

It does make light work of city traffic. Its compact dimensions, eager steering and light weight enable the rider to effortlessly carve through the tightest of spots. The sharpness of the steering can feel a bit overwhelming initially, thanks to the reverse-offset front axle and small 10-inch wheels. However, it is something you will get the hang of within an hour or two of riding the scooter.