Performance – Unlike the SR 150, this one packs in a 124.49cc motor that dishes out 9.52 BHP of power and 9.9 Nm of torque. Expectedly, the power as well as torque figures are down in comparison to its elder sibling. That being said, this motor takes its own sweet time to get into its stride. It lacks power down low and keeps most of its grunt and punch in the mid-range and top-end respectively. This is probably the fastest feeling 125cc scooter and I have to give it due credit for that. Aprilia is ahead of the game and offers an exciting motor in this segment. It’s a very refined engine and stays smooth throughout, there aren’t any vibrations from the motor whatsoever which is quite commendable. It’s very easy to ride this scooter in the city and from the moment you open the throttle, power is always available and delivered in a linear and seamless fashion. There is no actual kick but a gentle push that gets harder as you climb up the rev range.
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Sheer riding pleasure is what you will find with this scooter
The stiff suspension tuning on the SR 125 allows for a stable ride at high speeds
Riding Dynamics – The Aprilia SR 125 gets the same suspension setup as its elder brother, which is not a bad thing, or is it? The suspension and chassis setup feels stiff and really communicates to the rider in terms of feel and feedback which is great. When it comes to a day-to-day basis, this scooter feels more youthful as it literally channels every bump and undulation to the rider which isn’t comfortable at all. The handling though is great and the stability is unparalleled. It’s like it really sinks in its claws through corners and grants so much confidence to the rider. The brakes on this machine are wonderful. Braking bite is immediate and feels solid. Probably one of the best brakes I’ve tested on a scooter.
