2011
Kinetic 4S - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 87818 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Kinetic |
| Model | 4S |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rearsuspension | Single shock |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 50.0 x 57.8 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Dry centrifugal |
| Compression | 10.1:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 113.50 ccm (6.93 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Variomatic |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 1.82 litres/100 km (54.9 km/l or 129.24 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Greenhousegases | 42.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Power | 7.20 HP (5.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 7.70 Nm (0.8 kgf-m or 5.7 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Grey, white, black, red |
|---|---|
| Comments | Sold in India. |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 98.0 kg (216.1 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1,075 mm (42.3 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,750 mm (68.9 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 665 mm (26.2 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0735 HP/kg |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 104.0 kg (229.3 pounds) |
About Kinetic
Country of Origin:
India
Founder:
Firodia family (Kinetic Engineering Ltd.; later Kinetic Motor Company)
Best Known For:
Kinetic Honda JV scooters (1980s–90s), mass-market step-throughs, and later models like Blaze
Company History
Kinetic helped define India’s scooter era through its joint venture with Honda, producing auto-clutch, two-stroke step-throughs that brought effortless mobility to families across the country. The JV married Honda reliability with Kinetic’s manufacturing reach and dealer network, normalizing twist-and-go convenience in crowded cities. After the JV era, Kinetic pursued its own lineup—four-stroke commuters and the Blaze maxi-scooter—while exploring partnerships and technology transfers as emissions rules tightened. The company’s legacy extends beyond specific models: it trained service networks, set consumer expectations for easy starts and low maintenance, and made two-wheel independence aspirational yet attainable for middle-class households. Historically, Kinetic is a pillar in India’s mobility story, sitting between the moped age and today’s EFI/ABS commuters. The name still evokes a time when a family’s first set of keys opened up schools, jobs, and social life beyond walking distance—proof that smart manufacturing partnerships can reshape how a nation moves.
