The new Aprilia SR 125 is an affordable option for the masses when compared to the SR 150 with almost similar USPs. The scooter looks almost the same as the latter with some subtle changes that you will find hard to find at the first glance. The scooter has been equipped with double barrel headlamps up front and these are the same as the SR 150. The suspension system gets conventional telescopic forks up front that deliver a decent ride quality. The scooter also gets a disc brake up front in order to provide a decent stopping power. The new Aprilia SR 125 can be yours for a price of Rs 65,309 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Front disc brake
Double barrel headlamp
Punchy engine
The Aprilia SR 125 looks identical when compared to the SR 150. The scooter has this sporty silhouette unlike any other scooter in the market. The build quality is also decent as you would expect from the Italian manufacturer.
The riding posture of the Aprilia SR 150 is quite upright and it is almost the same when compared to its elder sibling, the SR 150. The posture that the Aprilia SR 125 offers will definitely not tire you out in the daily commutes.
Aprilia SR 125 is powered by a 124cc engine that produces 9.4 hp of power and 9.9 Nm of torque. The engine retains its peppiness just like the Aprilia SR 150 and is easily one of the most performance oriented scooters one can buy in the country.
The engine is mated to an automatic transmission and hence, you will not have to deal with the hassle of changing gears every now and then, at least if you think so.
The SR 125 comes equipped with a 220mm disc brake at front along with a 140mm drum brake at rear. The front disc brake has a decent feedback and bite and the rear unit too, also works well. Overall, the set up delivers a good stopping power.
The scooter gets 6.5-litre fuel tank and gives a mileage of 40kmpl. That said, the scooter can offer you a total range of 260 km that is quite decent for daily commutes.