If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is the mantra Aprilia has taken with its facelifted SR 160 and SR 125. Parts like the BS6 engine, chassis, suspensions, wheels and many other things remain unchanged. What has changed is the way the SR series now dresses.
The 125cc segment and recently even the 150cc have seen some good launches, and truth be told, most of them look alike. The Suzuki Avenis looks like the TVS NTorq, and then arguably the earlier Aprilia SR series felt like a member of the same family. Piaggio manages Aprilia in India, and the SR series of scooters were long waiting for an update since its launch in 2016. Let’s take a look at what has changed, and do these scooters make sense despite the increase in price for the newer
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What is apparent from the first look is how handsome these two scooters look. The styling, paint scheme, quality and looks make it sleeker and lightweight than its competition. Italians know their designs well, showing on the Aprilia SR series. We wish these changes were more than cosmetic, like an external fuel filling cap and similar creature comforts. Maybe next iteration, Aprilia?
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