Is The New Yezdi Scrambler Worth It? Honest Price & Mileage
Let’s be real for a minute—most “Scramblers” you see on the market today are just standard street bikes wearing trekking boots. They look rugged in photos, but the moment they hit a proper crater on our roads, they wince.
So, when we got our hands on the Yezdi Scrambler here at Maharashtra Views, we didn’t just want to cruise down clean highways. We took it through the chaotic traffic of Pune, the daily “pothole circus” of Mumbai’s service roads, and the beautiful, broken twisties of the Tamhini Ghat to see if this machine actually has the jigar (heart) to handle Maharashtra.
If you’re planning to put your hard-earned money down, here is the honest, unfiltered truth from someone who actually spent a week in the saddle.
1. Yezdi Scrambler Engine & Performance: A “Kadak” Mid-Range
If you’re expecting the relaxed, lazy thump of a traditional cruiser, you’re looking at the wrong bike. The 334cc liquid-cooled engine on this thing is a bit of a wild child.
- The Personality: Below 4,000 RPM—like when you’re stuck behind a State Transport (ST) bus in heavy traffic—the engine feels a little sleepy. You’ll find yourself shifting gears more often than you’d like. But once you cross into the mid-range and hit 5,500 RPM, Bhau, the bike completely wakes up. It lunges forward with an angry roar from those twin exhausts.
- Highway Cruising: On the open roads toward Nashik or Nagpur, it comfortably holds 100 km/h all day. There is a slight buzz (vibrations) in the footpegs and handlebars when you push past 110 km/h, but it’s not a dealbreaker—it just reminds you that there’s a living, breathing machine under you.
2. Yezdi Scrambler Mileage: What’s the Real-World Fuel Economy?
We know that no matter how good a bike looks, every Indian rider will eventually ask: “Mileage kitna deti hai?” Here is what we extracted after a week of mixed riding conditions:
- In the City (Heavy Traffic): If you’re crawling through peak hours in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar or Dadar, expect a fuel efficiency of around 25 to 27 kmpl. The engine runs a bit hot in bumper-to-bumper traffic, which sips more fuel.
- On the Highway (Steady Touring): If you keep your right wrist disciplined and cruise at a steady 85 km/h, you can easily get 33 to 35 km/L.
- The Combined Average: On average, expect a realistic 30 kmpl. With its 12.5-liter fuel tank capacity, you’ll be pulling into a petrol pump roughly every 350 kilometers.
3. Ride Quality & Ground Clearance: Surviving Maharashtra’s Potholes
This is where the Scrambler shows its true colors on Indian roads.
- The Setup: Yezdi gave this bike a 19-inch front wheel and wrapped both ends in block-pattern tires. The suspension is tuned on the stiffer side.
- The Good: On smooth tarmac and long, sweeping corners, this stiffness makes the bike feel like it’s riding on rails. It’s incredibly stable.
- The Bad: When you hit those sharp, unexpected patches of broken road, the rear suspension will pass those jolts right up your spine.
- The Savior: Thank God for the 200mm ground clearance. Speed breakers that look like mini-mountains? Flooded monsoon streets? You can ride over them without a single worry about the underbelly scraping. When the road disappears entirely, just stand up on the serrated footpegs, hold the wide handlebars, and let the bike dance.
4. Yezdi Scrambler Specifications & Everyday Practicality
| Feature | Yezdi Scrambler On-Road Specifications & Take |
| Engine | 334 cc, Single-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 29.7 PS Power |
| Brakes & ABS | Excellent. The triple-channel ABS has a dedicated ‘off-road’ mode. Turn it on, and it cuts the ABS to the rear wheel, letting you slide the tail out in the mud for a bit of dhamaal. |
| The Seat | A bit tight. The ribbed design looks amazing, but it’s narrow. If you’re planning a long weekend ride to Mahabaleshwar with a pillion rider, your passenger is going to complain. This is primarily a solo rebel’s bike. |
| Console & Charging | Functional. The digital pod tells you what you need, but it glares under the harsh afternoon sun. The inclusion of standard USB and Type-C ports right on the handlebar is a lifesaver for running Google Maps. |
The Maharashtra Views Verdict: Who should buy it?
The Yezdi Scrambler isn’t a “safe,” boring commuter bike for running errands. It has quirks—it runs warm in traffic, the low-end performance requires patience, and the seat isn’t built for family grocery runs.
But if you are a college-going mitra, a young professional, or a weekend explorer who wants a motorcycle with absolute character, this bike makes you feel alive. It looks stunning parked at a roadside tapri for a cutting chai, and it has the rugged capability to take you to the most remote forts and beaches of our state. If you want to stand out from the sea of usual cruisers and street bikes, the Scrambler is well worth a test ride.
Our Test Rider’s Personal Note
“While testing this bike on a dusty backroad detour near Lonavala, a premium SUV ahead of me had to slow down to a crawl to protect its bumpers. I just stood up, pinned the throttle, and flew right past them. In that exact moment, the dust, the exhaust note, and the absolute freedom made me realize exactly why someone would buy this bike. It’s pure fun.”
This review was written by the automotive team at Maharashtra Views. We don’t just copy-paste spec sheets; we put miles on the odometer to give our readers real, trustworthy insights they can rely on before stepping into the showroom.
Here is the linked brochure; enjoy it.