What is it that makes people still prefer the 2 stroke Chetak over modern electric scooters?
While cleaner, more efficient electric scooters are around, there’s a cult following that still swears by the old 2-stroke Bajaj Chetak. However, this preference isn't just old fashioned nostalgia, with some riders preferring it for reasons of performance, simplicity or character. So, what is it about the 2 stroke Chetak that still holds the riders in the age of electric mobility? Is there something practical to the older technology or is it just an attachment? Now we examine the arguments of the holders of both sides for this everlasting loyalty to an outdated design.
The sound and stench of a 2 stroke Chetak is unbeatable. In comparison, electric scooters just feel soulless.
It's all nostalgia. Electric scooters are cleaner, quieter and more efficient than their modern counterparts. The Chetak is outdated.
The 2 stroke engine is simple to repair. You can’t tinker with an electric scooter the same way.
The Chetak has character and it is the future of electric scooters. It’s vinyl vs. digital music.
2 stroke engine instant torque is addictive. Electric scooters are fast, but it’s not the same.
In the long run, it’s cheaper to maintain a Chetak. No expensive battery replacements, like you get in electric scooters.
It comes down to the riding experience. A Chetak’s vibrations and smell makes you feel part of the machine.
Electric scooters are better for the planet. The progress and cleaner air trump nostalgia.
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