Aprilia SXR 125

The Aprilia SXR 125 is a 125cc maxi-style scooter based on the Aprilia SXR 160 and it comes with the same chassis and design as the SXR 160. Here’s everything you need to know about Aprilia’s most affordable maxi-style scooter in India:

The Aprilia SXR 125 is a bit hard to distinguish from its larger sibling, the SXR 160, as it has the same chassis and design language. Nothing much is different except for the smaller engine. The overall design of the scooter is beefy, and the angular bodywork manages to grab attention too. That said, we wish there were more design elements that distinguished it from the SXR160.  

Powering the SXR 125 is a 124.4cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine that puts out 9.61PS at 7500rpm and 10.19Nm at 5400rpm. The scooter is able to offer peppy acceleration in the city but the 125cc displacement might seem quite small for a scooter designed to look like the high capacity maxi-scooters that are common in the streets of Europe. Overall, the performance is adequate for commuting and the scooter is able to offer decent acceleration.

The Aprilia SXR125 is equipped with a telescopic fork and a single rear shock absorber to handle most bumps and potholes with ease. The front 220mm disc along with the 140mm rear drum – with CBS – should ensure good braking performance. 

The Aprilia SXR125 comes with a long, single-piece contoured seat to ensure optimum comfort for both the rider and pillion. The flat floorboard should also allow small luggage to be stowed. The riding posture is upright, allowing for a comfortable ride in the city and on the highway.

In terms of features, the Aprilia SXR 125 comes with a fully digital instrument cluster that displays information such as speed, time, temperature, fuel level, and trip meters, along with readouts like top/average speed, and average mileage. The scooter also comes with a USB charging port and full LED lighting. Overall, the features aren’t that impressive, as Aprilia could have included smartphone connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation too. 

The Aprilia SXR 125 is a good scooter if you’re looking for a sporty-looking maxi-style scooter with a modern, Italian-inspired design.  Its only rival in the 125cc maxi-scooter segment is the  Suzuki Burgman Street 125, which is not only much more affordable, but is also more feature-packed.