i have a race and find that between 70-80 there is quite a prominent wobble from the front, so much so that i am not confident going above 80.
Any ideas and suggestions guys?Tyre pressures were up to spec.

Thank you buddy. Now that's more logical explanation to it. Wish the service center guys could explain it the similar way to dozens of others who ask the same question (as told to me by SVC guys) apart from saying it's normal in all aprilias. Nevertheless all good.

I can relate with rest of your concerns and while i can live with the most of it without a sweat, only the vibrations at idle irk me a bit. But that's okay as well for rest of the package that the SR 150 is.



Thanks buddy
Any pics of the rear alloy damage. I had some concerns with the alloys taking most, if not all the beating with that stiff suspension. Glad you got that sorted

Lets hope they launch the SR 125 soon and atleast some of the issues are resolved. I would expect a better suspension setup, the stiff one in the SR 150 seems to be negatively affecting the longevity of other parts as well. Maybe they could retain the stiff suspension on the Race version and a more comfort oriented one on the regular version.

The sleepless nights' wait is over.. Finally.

Having lusted for the aprilia RSV4 for years, i never thought owning an aprillia will realize so soon.

The day pricing was announced rushed to the MOTOPLEX showroom and booked it.. The day call for making payment was received, bunked office to accommodate the payment formality... bugged the sales person beyond limit.. And now she's here..

The striking looks and performance to match with, this SR 150 is worthy of all the praise it has got all along.. Experienced it first hand while taking delivery and riding back home.. Throughout the roads, the signals in Society.. Definitely happy and overjoyed for this purchase... And then a new bike coming home is always special

Did any of you guys get the extended warranty for your SR150 ? I spoke to the dealer & they said it can be bought from SVC during the service. With so many problems cropping up so soon, I'm sure the extended warranty will come handy after two years. Any idea on extended warranty details like price, coverage etc ?

Hello one and all! After a lot of contemplating , thinking and thinking harder , finally upgraded from my TVS Jupiter. On the 21st of August , picked up an SR150 Race , here in Hyderabad.
I wanted a bike initially - so I test rode the Hornet , Gixxer and FZ , and decided that I wasn't satisfied riding any of these machines. That was until I set my eyes on the Race , and it was love at first sight. I went ahead and made a booking and luckily enough, got spot delivery.

I have clocked 100 kms so far , and I must say , it's hard keeping this machine under 40 . I will attach images of Kireina (That's what I call her) down below]

So i just bit the bullet finally and got myself the baby Aprilia yesterday. Booked last week & delivered in 4-5 days with cash payment. 80K onroad Mumbai price with most of the standard accessories.

Did about 100 kms on day 1 and I did notice more or less similar observations as posted in this thread by other owners like:
1. Heavily vibrating handlebars at idle,
2. Weak headlight
3. Stiff suspension setup
4. Hard seats
5. Uncomfortable for pillions
6. Mileage approx 30kmpl in run in
7. Much difficulty starting up today morning (used all permutations combinations with choke/no choke, kick, self etc as discussed on thread)
8. Heavy engine clatter/coughing up while first start in the morning. No idling without a bit of accelerator
9. Front tyre tends to loose a bit of grip in mud/slush under strained braking
10. Loud noticeable thuds from front end if you inevitably end up in a anything but a minor pothole
12. IMO, some speedo error going on here, was riding at 60-70 speedo indicated and it does feel like a good 5-10 kmph more but I could be wrong
and the list goes on to some other minor points if one wants to nitpick further.

Thanks to the forum and some good online reviews, I was well aware and expecting much of these aforementioned points so no surprises post delivery. I would wait some more time and a couple of more hundred kms before i form a better opinion on the machine.

Loved the nimble handling, stressfree smooth highway cruising, spectacular braking (rear brakes are responsive as well unlike general consensus), no undue rattles and squeaks, fantastic fit & finish, beautiful chunky and confidence inspiring tyres, stylishly compact design & graphics IMO, relatively fresh looks on the streets etc

I'm pretty happy with the choice I made with heart over mind. Hoping she ages well over time with some kms on her odo and some official services to flush out the minor nuances to be dealt with the suggestions from fellow SR 150 owners here.

Ride safe,
Cheers

Hey there, what a stiffer suspension does is reduce arm pump and keeps the bike balanced when it concerns the SR 150. Ultimately the feedback received provides more traction for the wheelbase hence your shaft rotations will be done justice to with quick response.

A softer suspension would decrease feedback and reduce required traction. This would lead to a slower pickup which would in turn lead to more strain on the engine leading to unnecessary combustion and hence a drop in mileage.

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I did face a similar problem, tighten the screw that keeps the unit from moving towards the right under seat area. Keep doing that at intervals since engine vibrations can loosen up the screw. You could also use locktite or a spring washer to prevent this from happening.

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There are two kinds of "clicking sounds" that come from the rear:
1. Wheel Shaft.
2. Roller/ CVT setup.

The wheel shaft makes such a sound given the free-play it requires to spin. The wide wheels put some stress on the shaft and hence over time there will be some unnecessary pre-load dampening which results in the shaft surface hitting the anti-friction ring.

Secondly, due to a wide CVT variator and bell assembly, the rollers tend to be a bit lose at times causing that distinct 'clatter' that all SR's face. Something to get used to sadly.

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Has anyone faced the following problems as of now?

1. Thudding sound over road bumps or potholes.
2. Squeaking/ squealing from rear wheel/ front wheel over bumps/ potholes.
3. Atrociously loud clatter from CVT box.
4. Unbearable vibrations from the front fairing.
5. "Dhap" sound from the front area due to suspension compression upon applying front break.
6. Horizontal wobbling on handlebars.
7. Vertical angled wobbling on handlebars.
8. Infrequent clicking sound from rear wheel.
9. Wobbly wheel/ tire.
10. Unbalanced swing-arm (squeaking or loss of stability).
11. Bike wobbles on swing-arm and rear suspension.
12. Morning cold-start issues.
13. Over-vibration of body on idle.

Do reply with a comment on that particular issue with either:
1. A query.
2. A solution.
3. An idea/ suggestion.
4. An experience with the SVC solving any of the above issues.

I have compiled the above considering complaints from customers in Goa and Tamil Nadu. Working on creating a thread specific to address answers and solutions to specific issues faced with the Aprilia SR 150 and SR 150 Race Edition.

Also to be noted is that the new batch released in June/ July has a tweaked suspension and re-designed bushings for the suspension, swing-arm and axle. The SVC also claimed that Piaggio seeks to introduce a slight re-design to the wheel (not aesthetically or design wise but rather technical aspects of width and drum area CNC carving).

Also to mention, I have literally dropped off my vehicle to the SVC around 25 times due to constant never occurring issues. Have had the rear wheel changed 5 times and now the tires. Clutch components replaced, disc brakes and wheel shaft. The SVC is yet to have a look at all the bushings and the suspension.

Hey so I have noticed some things during 2 weeks of ownership.

1. Condensation in the headlights and indicators.

2. Strange sound as if something is hitting something else from the rear suspension. It sounds like metal on metal.

3. Doesn't give great mileage. I got 180 km from a tank full.

4. Too much vibration at idle.

What do you guys think?

Could be a problem with the bearings or suspension. But there is a catch. I have noticed when riding at higher speeds, the scooter tends to wobble when hit by winds sideways. I can't say that is the reason for sure though. [COLOR="silver"]----consecutive posts auto-merged-----[/COLOR] Sorry dude, but no pictures unfortunately. They had sent the wheel back to the plant. The wheel does take a lot of hit due the stiff suspension. Why just the wheel, on my second service they changed the rear axle screw because it had fractured! Even the chassis was a little loose. Due to the stiff suspension the whole scooter takes the hit!