The Aprilia SXR160 will carve a niche for itself in the segment, whereas its reduced-powered sibling, the SXR125 will go head-on with the Suzuki Burgman Street.
In a globe filled with uncertainties, it appears like Aprilia India desires to be at the other finish. They initially showcased the Aprilia SXR160 maxi-scooter at the Auto Expo. The launch was then set for September 2020. However, the pandemic struck and then points went downhill for everybody. Manufacturing was paused and so had been sales. Aprilia India, it was mentioned, had pushed the launch to November-December this year. Now, the time has come. Dealers confirmed that they are taking bookings of the scooter. One can now book the SXR160 at any of the MotoPlex outlets for Rs 5,000. Dealers are confirming delivery in the second week of December 2020. This signals that the launch could be subsequent week or in the initially week of December. The value, as recommended by the dealers, was around Rs 1.5 lakh on-road. This will make it the costliest scooter in the Indian ICE sector currently.
The Aprilia SXR160 demo cars should really commence arriving quickly at dealerships. Test rides even though will be supplied only in December. Twin all-LED headlights will be a new bit on Aprilia/Vespa scooters in India and the SXR will lead the way. It gets an all-digital instrument console that also pairs up with your smartphone thereby generating it a connected scooter knowledge. This is a maxi-scooter take and therefore the floorboard in the front will be big sufficient. Aprilia India will also give a lockable glovebox as effectively as USB port.
Powering the Aprilia SXR160 will be the new 160cc engine. This 3-valve engine tends to make 11hp of energy and 11.6Nm. There is also the 125cc version which will be launched and will straight take the likes of the Suzuki Burgman Street. The former will acquire ABS even though it remains to be observed if it will be single-channel or dual. Given the pricing, anticipate the scooter to make heads turn wherever you take it.
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