Quick Analysis
Aprilia SXR 125
24.5 pts
Unweighted: 17 advantages
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SUZUKI Avenis
8.0 pts
Unweighted: 5 advantages
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air‑cooled | — |
| Displacement | 125 cc (exactly 124.45 cc) | 124 cm³ |
| Engine Type | Single‑cylinder, 4‑stroke, SOHC, 3‑valve, air‑cooled. | 4- Stroke, 1-Cylinder, Air Cooled |
| Power | 9.61 PS @ 7500 rpm | 8.7 ps @ 6750 rpm |
| Torque | 10.19 Nm @ 5400 rpm | 10 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7 l | 5.2 L |
| Mileage | 40 kmpl | 49.6 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 129 | 106 kg |
| Seat Height | 775 mm | 780 mm |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Yes | — |
| Front Brake | 220 mm disc brake | Disc Front Brake Size - Caliper - Front 1 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic double‑telescopic fork | Telescopic |
| Rear Brake | 140 mm drum brake | Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic shock absorber | Swing Arm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70‑12 | 90/90 - 12 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/70‑12 | 90/100 – 10 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V, 5 Ah | Maintenance Free 12V, 4Ah |
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| Cluster | Fully digital, LCD | — |
| Color Options | VIBRANT BLUE |#0479cc ESSENCE WHITE|#fafaf7 ENIGMA BLACK|#000000 POWER RED|#f2180c | Metallic Matte Platinum Silver and Glass Sparkle Black Glossy Sparkle Black Champion Yellow No 2 Glossy Sparkle Black Glossy Sparkle Black Pearl Glacier White Glossy Sparkle Black Pearl Mira Red |
| Cons | The suspension can feel a bit firm, transmitting bumps from rough roads more noticeably. Fuel tank capacity and mileage are modest, which may limit long-distance rides without refueling. Service network and spare-part availability may be limited in smaller towns or rural areas. The price is higher than many other 125 cc scooters, which may not feel justified for all buyers. Ride comfort with a pillion or on uneven roads can feel less plush compared to softer-suspension scooters. | Modest engine power — not ideal for high-speed highway rides or aggressive acceleration. Suspension and ride feel can show their limits on rough or poorly maintained roads. Braking and overall hardware are basic — fine for city speeds but not for aggressive riding. Storage space and long-ride comfort are limited compared with larger scooters or bikes. Less suitable for long-distance travel, heavy loads or frequent rough-road usage. |
| Detailed Overview | Riding the SXR 125 feels like getting the practicality of a scooter with a bit of Italian flair and some thoughtful engineering under the sheet metal. Its heart is a 124.45 cc, single‑cylinder, 4‑stroke, SOHC engine — simple, air‑cooled and fuel‑injected — which gives a modest but reliable amount of power. On paper it makes around 9.6 PS at about 7,500 rpm and about 10.2 Nm of torque at around 5,400 rpm. In everyday traffic and city commutes, that translates into smooth, manageable acceleration: not a rocket, but enough to merge confidently into traffic, overtake slower vehicles, or cruise through busy streets without feeling underpowered. The automatic CVT transmission with belt drive and dry centrifugal clutch adds to that convenience — you don’t worry about shifting gears, you just twist the throttle and the scooter takes care of the rest, which makes daily stop‑and‑go riding effortless. What stands out is how the scooter balances its compact design with comfort and practicality. The frame is a tubular single‑cradle chassis, with a hydraulic double‑telescopic fork up front and a hydraulic shock absorber at the rear. Coupled with 12‑inch alloy wheels wrapped in 120/70‑12 tubeless tyres front and rear, the suspension‑tyre set‑up gives the SXR 125 a stable and planted feel for a 125 cc scooter. On good roads it rides with composure — not floaty, but controlled and predictable. On rough patches, broken tarmac or potholes, the ride can feel a bit firm, but that firmness also helps the scooter stay stable under load or when cornering. It’s a practical compromise between comfort and handling. When it comes to braking and safety, Aprilia opted for a 220 mm front disc brake and a 140 mm rear drum brake, linked by a Combi Braking System (CBS). That front disc gives reassuring bite, and the CBS helps distribute braking force to ensure stability when you need to stop quickly — useful in chaotic city traffic or when a pedestrian or vehicle suddenly crosses your path. While it doesn’t offer dual‑disc or ABS, the braking setup is decent for the scooter’s performance envelope and gives enough confidence for everyday use. Dimensionally, the SXR 125 strikes a balance between being compact enough for narrow lanes and roomy enough for comfortable rides. The length is about 1,963 mm, width about 803 mm and height about 1,205 mm, with a wheelbase of 1,361 mm. Seat height sits around 775–780 mm, which tends to be manageable for most riders, making it easy to flat‑foot at signals or in traffic. The kerb weight is roughly 128–129 kg — light enough for easy manoeuvring in tight traffic or parking spots, but with enough heft to feel stable at moderate speeds or when carrying a pillion. Fuel tank capacity is 7 litres (with a small reserve), which might sound small, but given the scooter’s modest engine and claimed fuel efficiency of about 40 km/l (actual mileage depends on riding style and traffic), a full tank still gives you a decent city‑range before needing a refill — handy for daily commuting or short errands. Aprilia has entrusted the SXR 125 with a set of practical yet modern features that make ownership smoother. The instrument console is fully digital, showing speed, fuel level, trip‑meter/odometer, and low‑fuel warning. There’s a USB charging port for devices — thoughtful if you rely on your phone for navigation or music — and other useful touches like a passenger footrest, grab‑rail and under‑seat storage that can fit daily‑use items. Lighting is all LED (headlight, tail / indicators), improving visibility during night rides and giving the scooter a more premium appearance. Starting is via both electric self‑start and kick‑start, which adds flexibility and reliability, especially in city conditions or if the battery is low. In real riding conditions, the SXR 125 feels like a practical, everyday machine that doesn’t ask for much from the rider. It’s easy to live with — easy to ride, easy to park, and easy to maintain. For a rider doing daily commuting, office runs, college rides or city errands, it covers the essentials: smooth engine, manageable power, stable handling, reliable brakes, decent fuel economy, and comfort. What you lose in high-speed grunt or heavy-duty touring capability, you gain in convenience, simplicity, and urban friendliness. If you’re someone riding through congested roads, tight parking spots, mixed-quality streets — perhaps overlapping with the kind of roads and traffic you’d find in many Indian cities — the SXR 125 feels well-suited. It doesn’t pretend to be a sports bike, but it offers a balanced package: easy to ride, practical to use, and dependable enough for daily use, with a bit of European styling and feature-level polish to make it stand out in the scooter crowd. | When you swing your leg over the Avenis and give it a twist, it’s immediately clear this isn’t a heavy-duty monster but a clever, city-smart scooter that feels sprightly and easy. The heart of it is a 124 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine built by Suzuki. That might not sound like much compared to a full-size motorcycle, but for the kind of riding most of us do — weaving through traffic, darting between lanes, quick errands or short weekday commutes — it’s just about right. The engine puts out ~8.7 PS of power and around 10 Nm of torque, which translates to crisp, responsive throttle behavior. In practice, that means you get enough grunt to merge smoothly into traffic, nip through crowded streets, or cruise comfortably at moderate speeds. The Avenis doesn’t ask you to wrestle with clutch or shifting — it uses a CVT transmission, keeping acceleration linear and clutchless. That makes it ideal if your day involves lots of stop-and-go: you just twist and go. Kick-start and electric-start both come onboard, so you’ve got backup if battery is down — nice convenience for daily use. The combination of fuel-injection and efficient engine tuning also gives it a decent balance between performance and frugality, so you rarely feel like you’re abusing the engine. Ride-wise, the Avenis is compact and light. It weighs about 106 kg and has a seat height of roughly 780 mm, which makes mounting and stopping easy — even for shorter riders. The overall dimensions aren’t imposing, so manoeuvring in tight city gaps or parking in crowded streets doesn’t feel like a wrestling match. At the same time, the scooter carries enough solidity; it doesn’t feel fragile or flimsy on bumpy roads. The suspension — telescopic front fork and a swing-arm rear — is basic but adequate for what this scooter is meant to do: mostly city roads, potholes, small bumps, and occasional rough patches. It doesn’t deliver sport-bike stiffness or plush-tourer smoothness, but for urban commuting it provides a stable, predictable ride, absorbing the typical undulations of Indian streets without transmitting every tiny jerk. Stopping and control feel confident too: there’s a front disc brake, and rear-wheel braking via a drum, backed by a combined braking system (CBS). For a scooter of this class, this setup gives you a good margin of safety in city traffic — sudden braking or quick stops don’t feel scary, and you don’t need a sudden panic-response even in unpredictable traffic conditions. For daily practicality, the Avenis hits many right notes. The fuel tank is modest — about 5.2 litres — which matches its urban-use orientation. But given its efficiency and weight, that is enough for city commuting or short inter-city hops without frequent stops. The small fuel tank also helps keep overall weight down, which again helps in tight city riding. Features punch above what you’d expect from a basic commuter scooter. LED head-lamp up front gives a sharp, crisp beam — useful for night riding or dimly lit roads. In higher trims, there’s a digital instrument console that adds a modern touch and gives you clear, easy-to-read info. There are convenience touches like a wide floorboard (easy for placing feet or even small bags), an external fuel-cap hinge for easy refueling, and even practical storage options — ideal for daily errands or short trips. All this makes the Avenis feel like a well-rounded urban companion: light enough for traffic, easy to ride, efficient enough for everyday commuting, and feature-rich enough to feel modern and practical. It doesn’t pretend to be a highway-cruiser or a touring beast — it doesn’t have huge power or a massive fuel tank — but that’s not its aim. Its aim is to be a smart, nimble, fuss-free ride for city and suburban life. Of course, what you give up for this convenience is also clear. Because the engine is small and the power modest, you won’t enjoy high-speed overtaking bursts or highway thrills. It’s not built for long highway rides with heavy pillions or luggage. Similarly, the basic suspension and drum rear brake mean that comfort and braking feel are appropriate for city speeds — push it hard on rough roads and you’ll feel the limitations. The fuel tank doesn’t offer long-distance range; you’ll be stopping often if you head out beyond city limits. In simple terms: the Avenis isn’t a “go-anywhere-do-anything” scooter. It knows what it is — a smart, efficient, easy-to-live-with two-wheeler for city life. If you live in a busy town or city, commute daily, don’t need racing-bike speed, and value ease, low maintenance and convenience — it makes a lot of sense. It’s the sort of ride that feels natural, unobtrusive, and reliably useful every single day. |
| Expert Review | Aprilia SXR 125 has striking maxi-scooter styling and excellent high-speed stability, but is frequently criticized for its stiff suspension, sluggish initial acceleration, and high price compared to feature-rich rivals., 3.5, MotoAutiv Team | MotoAutiv Team |
| FAQ (Manual Override) | Q: What is the engine type? A: The engine is a single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 3-valve, air-cooled unit. Q: What is the engine displacement? A: The displacement is 124.45 cc. Q: What is the power output? A: The power output is approximately 9.61 PS at 7,500 rpm. Q: What is the torque? A: The torque is about 10.19 Nm at 5,400 rpm. Q: What is the mileage? A: The mileage is around 40 km/l, depending on riding style and conditions. Q: What type of cooling system does it have? A: It has an air-cooled system. Q: What type of transmission does it use? A: The scooter comes with an automatic CVT. Q: What type of fuel system does it have? A: It uses electronic fuel injection with petrol. Q: What are the front and rear brakes? A: The front brake is a 220 mm disc, and the rear brake is a 140 mm drum. Q: Does it have ABS? A: It has a Combined Braking System (CBS), not ABS. Q: What is the front suspension? A: The front suspension is a hydraulic double-telescopic fork. Q: What is the rear suspension? A: The rear suspension is a hydraulic shock absorber. Q: What are the tyre sizes? A: Both front and rear tyres are 120/70-12, tubeless. Q: What type of wheels does it have? A: The scooter has 12-inch alloy wheels. Q: What is the kerb weight? A: The kerb weight is approximately 129 kg. Q: What is the seat height? A: The seat height is 775 mm. Q: What is the fuel tank capacity? A: The fuel tank capacity is 7 litres. Q: What type of headlight does it have? A: The scooter comes with an LED headlight, and the tail/indicator lights are also LED. Q: What type of starter does it have? A: It has both electric and kick start. Q: What type of instrument cluster does it have? A: It has a fully digital instrument panel displaying speed, fuel level, trip meter/odometer, and low-fuel warning. Q: Is the Aprilia SXR 125 suitable for city commuting? A: Yes, its compact size, automatic transmission, and manageable power make it ideal for urban traffic. Q: Does it have under-seat storage? A: Yes, there is under-seat storage for small items or a helmet. Q: Are there any charging options for devices? A: Some variants come with a USB charging port for phones or devices. | Q: What is the engine capacity of Avenis 125? A: The Avenis 125 has a 124 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine. Q: What kind of transmission does it use? A: It uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT), so there’s no manual gear shifting — you just twist the throttle and go. Q: What power and torque does Avenis 125 produce? A: It produces modest but usable power and torque — enough for smooth city riding, lane-splitting, and short commutes. Q: What kind of brakes and wheels does it have? A: It comes with a front disc brake and a rear drum brake, along with alloy wheels — a setup that balances stopping performance with everyday practicality. Q: What is the fuel tank capacity and how fuel-efficient is it typically? A: The fuel tank is relatively small — suitable for city commuting rather than long tours — and the scooter delivers good fuel efficiency, making it economical for daily use. Q: What is the kerb weight and seat height? Is it manageable for most riders? A: The scooter is lightweight and has a moderate seat height, which makes mounting, stopping, and maneuvering easy for most riders, including those of average or slightly shorter height. Q: What type of suspension does it have and what does that mean for ride comfort? A: It uses a simple front fork and a rear swing-arm suspension, which is adequate for typical city roads — potholes, speed-breakers and regular urban bumps — giving a comfortable, predictable ride under everyday conditions. Q: What kind of speed can one expect from Avenis 125? A: It’s tuned more for city traffic and smooth urban commuting than for sports-bike performance — you can expect enough speed for everyday needs, overtakes and short highway stretches, but it won’t deliver highway-cruiser top speeds or high-speed thrills. Q: What convenience and comfort features does it offer for daily riders? A: The Avenis comes with a modern instrument console, efficient lighting, ample under-seat or built-in storage, and ergonomics suited to everyday commuting — all adding to its practicality and ease of use in urban conditions. |
| Fuel System | Petrol + Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | | 122642 | Avenis | 85441 Standard | 83793 Special | 86177 |
| Pros | The SXR 125 has a bold, muscular design that stands out on the road and gives it a premium look. Its engine and CVT setup deliver smooth, reliable performance for city commuting, handling stop-and-go traffic with ease. The handling feels stable and composed, with a chassis and tyre setup that keeps the scooter planted even at moderate speeds. Front disc and CBS rear braking provide confidence-inspiring stopping power in urban traffic conditions. Comfortable riding posture with a seat height that suits most riders, making it easier to ride for longer periods. The build quality and finish feel more premium than typical scooters, giving a sense of durability. | Smart, modern look that stands out in city traffic. Light and easy to handle — good for weaving through traffic or parking in tight spots. Fuel efficient and affordable to run — nice for daily commuting and errands. Comfortable and practical for everyday city use — decent seat, manageable ride quality, and enough convenience for routine trips. Offers features that feel modern and useful for urban riders (good lighting, neat controls, convenient usability). |
| Starter | Kick + Electric | — |
| Transmission | Automatic | CVT |
