Yamaha Fascino 125 vs Ola Electric S1 Z
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha Fascino 125 and Ola Electric S1 Z are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,265 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The S1 Z takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Fascino 125 and 6.5/10 for the S1 Z.
Category by category
Price
S1 Z
The S1 Z starts ₹1,265 lower (₹79,999 against ₹81,264), about ₹40 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
S1 Z
The S1 Z is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
Fascino 125
Fascino 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 81 against 44 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
S1 Z
S1 Z adds combi-brake (cbs) that the Fascino 125 does not have on any variant.
Features
S1 Z
S1 Z gets rear monoshock, led tail lamp, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes and 2 more items.
City manners
Fascino 125
Fascino 125 is 24.200000000000003 kg lighter and lower in the seat (780 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
S1 Z
S1 Z comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Fascino 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Fascino 125 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is first scooter
- your priority is budget commuting
Buy the S1 Z if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Ola Electric's bigger service network matters
- your priority is first scooter
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Fascino 125 | S1 Z |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹81,264 | ₹79,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹94,200 | ₹85,800 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹92,430 | ₹6,685 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,520 | ₹4,120 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,08,650 | ₹1,06,605 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaFascino 125 | Ola ElectricS1 Z |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹81,264 | ₹79,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,580 | ₹2,540 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | — |
| Power | 8.0 bhp | — |
| Torque | 10.3 Nm | — |
| Claimed mileage | 49 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | — |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 4 kW |
| Battery | — | 3.1 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 179 km |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 99 kg | 123.2 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.2 L | — |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 791 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1280 mm | 1359 mm |
| Length | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Width | 685 mm | 820 mm |
| Height | 1150 mm | 1272 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | — |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | — |
| ABS / CBS | UBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Twin Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Unit Swing | Mono Shock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-R12 |
| Rear tyre | 110/90-10 | 90/90-R12 |
Fascino 125 vs S1 Z: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Fascino 125 or the S1 Z?
- The S1 Z is cheaper by ₹1,265 at the base variant (₹79,999 against ₹81,264 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Fascino 125 and S1 Z in Delhi?
- About ₹8,400: roughly ₹94,200 for the Fascino 125 and ₹85,800 for the S1 Z, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,08,650 for the Fascino 125 and ₹1,06,605 for the S1 Z, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The S1 Z comes out ₹1,02,045 ahead.
