Aprilia has increased the prices of its SR and SXR scooters in India. The SXR is the Italian brand’s line-up of maxi-style scooters, while the SR range is made up of sporty scooters and was recently revamped with new features and price hikes. Now, the price again increases by ₹6,500 for both the model ranges.
However, there are no updates or new features on offer this time around. The line-up now starts at ₹ 1.06 Lakh for the 125cc Storm, with the SR 125 priced at ₹ 1.16 Lakh and the SXR 125 priced at ₹ 1.27 Lakh. The 160cc range, meanwhile, starts at ₹ 1.26 Lakh for the SR 160 and goes up to ₹ 1.38 Lakh for the SXR 160.
That’s a considerable increase, and these Italian scooters, which were already an expensive proposition, are now even more special especially when you consider the competition with the Yamaha Aerox 155 – which is significantly faster, more Despite being tech-laden and feature-rich – the SXR is more affordable than the 160, at ₹ 1.37 lakh. In the 125cc segment, the Aprilia’s competition comes from the maxi-styled Suzuki Burgman Street, which is more affordable than the Italian offerings, priced between ₹ 87,900 and ₹ 91,800.