Aprilia has launched a new scooter with first-time riders specifically in mind. The SXR 50, which bears the same body styling as that of the India-specific SXR 160, has been launched in France. Equipped with a tiny 50cc single-cylinder engine, this scooter pumps out just 3.26 horsepower. The scooter's miniscule engine is clad in rather large body work, however. In fact, when placed side-by-side with the Aprilia SXR 160, you'd hardly be able to tell them apart. That said, given the SXR 50's relatively large proportions, first-time riders can get the experience of riding what most people would consider a full-size scooter.
While many beginner riders see their first
moped merely as a tool meant to be used to advance to the next level, Aprilia
has outfitted the SXR 50 with a few creature comforts which give newbies access
to the amenities found in some of the bigger toys. For instance, the SXR 50
comes with optional Aprilia MIA smartphone connectivity. It even gets a full
set of LED lights, an LCD instrument panel, and a USB charging port. The new
Aprilia SXR 50 fetches a price of 2,279 Euros, or the equivalent of US$ 2,755.
