Comparing the Aprilia SXR 125 and the Suzuki GSX‑8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the Aprilia SXR 125 comes with a 124.45 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 9.61 PS @ 7500 RPM and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40 kmpl for the Aprilia SXR 125 versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Air‑cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 124.45 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Single‑cylinder, 4‑stroke, SOHC, 3‑valve, air‑cooled. | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 9.61 PS @ 7500 RPM | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 10.19 Nm @ 5400 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 40 kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 129 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 775 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No, CBS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Ø 220 mm disk brake with combi braking system (CBS) | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic double‑telescopic fork | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Ø 140 mm drum brake | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic shock absorber | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70‑12 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 120/70‑12 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V, 5 Ah | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Fully digital, LCD | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | VIBRANT BLUEESSENCE WHITEENIGMA BLACKPOWER RED | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | STD | 121907 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Kick + Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | Automatic | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |











