VLF
VLF Mobster specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 125cc single producing 11.93 bhp and 11.7 Nm, paired with a Automatic automatic. At 122 kg the power-to-weight figure is 98 bhp per tonne, which ranks 5 of 32 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 100 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 122 kg
- Fuel tank
- 8 L
- Seat height
- 797 mm
- Ground clearance
- 155 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1341 mm
- Length
- 1873 mm
- Width
- 746 mm
- Height
- 1120 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-R12
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-R12
Engine
- Engine
- 125 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 11.9 bhp
- Torque
- 11.7 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 46 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- Automatic automatic
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 230 mm
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm
- ABS / CBS
- Switchable ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Hydraulic Front Fork
- Rear suspension
- Gas charged Double Shock Absorber
Source: VLF official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Mobster weighs 122 kg with fluids, has an 797 mm seat, 155 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1341 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 8 litres, good for about 324 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 120/70-R12 front and 130/70-R12 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Keyless start
Start and lock with the fob in your pocket. Convenient, but replacement fobs are expensive.
Under-seat storage
Whether a full-face helmet fits is the question to ask at the showroom.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Equipment against S 125, Officina 8 and 125
Against S 125, Officina 8 or 125, it gets single-channel abs, rear disc brake, traction control and hazard lamps that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: combi-brake (cbs) and side-stand engine cut-off, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Mobster has
- Single-channel ABS
- Rear disc brake
- Traction control
- Hazard lamps
- Projector headlamp
- LED tail lamp
- Colour TFT console
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Keyless start
Rivals have, it lacks
- Combi-brake (CBS)
- Side-stand engine cut-off
Colours
- Ghostlight
- Crimson Override
- Ash Circuit
- Neon Venom
Mobster specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Mobster?
- It uses a 125cc engine producing 11.93 bhp and 11.7 Nm, with a automatic automatic.
- Is the Mobster suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 797 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- Does the Mobster have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the Mobster have?
- 18 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Mobster from
₹1.3 Lakh