Scooter with a Dual Personality

The Aprilia SR 175 hp.e is the most premium scooter from the Italian brand in India yet. But the story is different when you start riding it

- Story: Anvay Mahajan Photography: Sanjay Raikar

WE OFTEN ASSOCIATE ITALIAN machines with being fast, red, and expensive. The SR 175 hp.e, however, breaks that stereotype; it feels somewhat less Italian, carrying a split personality. At times it leans towards an “Indianized” persona, making it a complicated scooter to place.

First things first. The design of the SR 175 remains very similar to that of the SR 160. It has all-LED lighting, a sharp styling, and 14-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels at both ends. What attracted me the most was the Matte Prismatic Grey colour which changes its shade when viewed under different lighting conditions and from different angles. This adds a premium touch to the scooter. The first change on this scooter is the new five-inch TFT display, which has features such as Bluetooth connectivity, music control, turn-by-turn navigation, and many more. The toggle switches on this scooter feels elegant and the screen response is quick as well.