Piaggio India has launched the Aprilia SR 125 and
unveiled the Aprilia Storm at the 2018 Auto Expo.
The brand has priced the Aprilia SR 125 at INR
65,310, ex-showroom, Pune. The scooter is available across Aprilia and Vespa
dealerships in India. Key features of the scooters include 14-inch alloy
wheels, longer seat and a raised grab handle. The design of the scooter is
similar to its bigger cousin, the Aprilia SR 150, but the graphics are slightly
different.
Powering the Aprilia SR 125 is a 125 cc 3-valve
engine with carburettor. It makes 9.5 PS at 7,250 rpm, and 9.9 Nm of torque at
6,250 rpm. Cycle parts are the same as the SR 150. This includes telescopic
front fork and single rear shock absorber. The scooter comes to a halt using
220 mm front disc and a 140 mm rear drum. 120-section rubber wrap the alloy
wheels. The SR 125 is approximately INR 4,000 less expensive than the SR 150.
With the Aprilia Storm, the company targets the
youth, integrating fun riding into their daily lives. The bodywork features
funky colours, and the 12-inch wheels are shod with wide terrain tyres,
measuring 120-section at the front and 130-section at the rear. There are a
wide variety of accessories through which the rider can customise his/her
scooter.
Powering the Aprilia Storm is a 124.49 cc single
cylinder mill. It is good for 9.65 PS at 7,250 rpm, and 9.9 Nm of torque at
6,250 rpm, both at crankshaft. The Aprilia Storm rides on 30 mm telescopic
front fork and singe rear shock absorber. The fuel tank capacity stands at 6.5
litres.
The brand also launched a mobile connectivity app,
which will be available on the Android and IOS platforms soon. In the app, all
the information related to the scooter is stored; and riders can find, navigate
and follow their bikes using the app. It also gets panic alert feature wherein
riders can reach out to the registered number configured with the current
location and ask for help in case of an emergency. Additionally, one can search
for petrol pumps; locate nearby service stations, connect with customer care,
and book a service as well.
