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Hi all.


Well, It all began, in june 2016, My Apache RTR 180's insurance renewal was due to be renewed, it had been SIX pleasure filled years riding this bike. So, I decided it was time to bid adieu to it.


This time, I wanted a more matured bike, better tuned in terms of suspension, engine and braking on par with APACHE RTR 180(Trust ME, there isnt another bike in the market till date, with braking tuned as well as it is done in any apache, progressive but ultimate on dot stopper!). I am an automobile and DIY enthusiast!, and for me the priority was always, substance over form!, that pretty much explains my choices etc,...


So, I short listed,
#1 suzuki gixxer(pretty new in the market, slightly refined over all other bikes in the market in 150cc segment),
#2 Yamaha FZ16(time tested, excellent stability and control)
#3 last but not the least, Honda cbr 250R ABS(this thing is a compromise for me, as it has a very vague suspension setup, combined braking system, and only good part being the rev happy engine.)


I dint even consider other bikes in the market, because they were either lacking in stability, had poor suspension, poor brakes, riding stance wasn't to my liking or bad engines.


Now out of the blue comes the news about Aprilia launching their scooter... I was little surprised and had a little dilemma, but decided to wait for more news.


June passed, july passed, come august, there were spy shots, online video reviews of the scooter, and bang I see this video!!!.










Thats it! I was sold on the scooter!


I am a strong believer, that, any vehicle should have this!
"Stability, Power and Braking of any vehicle should be in a correct balance right from the conception/designing till manufactured/road tested by the maker!."


From the video, for the first time ever in India, there is going to be an actual launch of a track-ready scooter for the consumer market!. I had ridden RTR, FZs, gixxers, karizmas, R15s, Dukes, Ninjas .. etc,... BUT a Cross-Breed Scooter, now my mind pondering, making its own assumptions, calculations, based on the video... phew, I was all fixed to test ride one and then take the final call between this and the Gixxer 150.


Now, came the AUG the 22nd!. I went to the show room, in Himayathnagar Hyderabad, and was politely told by the SA there is no test-ride scooter yet! Hmm... my excitement took a slight set back, aah I thought no biggie, waited for weeks whats a couple of more...


Four days later, some one on my whatsapp group said there is one available for test ride in the begumpet Vespa/Aprilia showroom, I was all excited like a child getting to ride his first two wheeler!. The very next day, I visited, test rode,I really was lucky to get to test ride this scooter in the heavy rain destroyed roads of Hyderabad.


Well, guess what, I had a grin plastered to my face by the time I finished, and a scary/annoyed look on the SA who was my pillion! my sympathies to him!. I rode this scooter in the broken roads, water laden roads, and did test the way this bike articulated during its pick up! never did I hit above 50kmph on this scooter, the way this scooter held itself up during the test ride was reason enough to convince me to buy it!


I dont really know how, aam junta decide whether if they want a scooter or a vehicle, but for me, more than power, the articulation of power delivery, stability and braking balance matter a lot more than other aspects. This scooter had it all! and damn this is a SCOOTER!!!.....
Things like, cost, power(ex.engine cc,bhp), resale value, mileage, A.S.S, etc was out of my head, after all I was just blown away!


Hmm... now it was 7th OCT the D-DAY!!!

I did my prior preparations of the paperwork, preparing the SA, and set up the PDI too. The delivery went smoothly and My baby Aprilia SR 150 arrived!
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Now lets Jump to today!.
Its been 10 days Since I took the delivery of this scooter, I completed 300kms on this scooter so far.

Here are my version of pros & cons and impressions so far on the ownership of this scooter!:-

Pros first!:-
#1. This fits into the my image of dream scooter, like a hand in glove! The test ride impressions and above description of what I expect from a machine from above explains that amply.
#2. Its a 150cc scooter, with a well articulated and calibrated/tuned engine gearbox combination.
#3. My first tank full and mileage was 41KMPL. This is tank to tank method. From my experience this increases after first service. Complete win-win!
#4. I chose a scooter over a bike, reason being, it did all that a well engineered bike like Gixxer/FZ-16 can do and more, from chore filled grocery trips to short weekend get aways are a breeze on this scooter. This scooter can do 70-80kmph all day without breaking a sweat!. Once again thanks to the suspension, large wheels and potent 3VALVE engine!.
#5. The just right form factor, just as wide as a vespa or a scooty PEP+, riding in traffic is a breeze.
#6. Takes all those pot holes well for sure - Now, now, I know this is debatable, but let me explain! what others see as a stiff suspension, I see it as same hard suspension found on ninja or another track tool that keeps me stable while going through them broken roads. Before any one wants to complain, try taking the same broken roads back to back with any other scooter in the market or any commuter bike, and you will experience why I write this in the pro section.
#7. Euro car like suspension, doesnt sway much, but absorbs the undulations on the road aplomb(unlike laterally swinging Jap cars ). My lower back is thanking me for not choosing activa or a similar commuter scooter or a bike. The stiffer suspension meaning there is lesser to non existent lateral swing action, slight dis-comfort in the beginning, but nothing one cannot get used to.
#8. under seat usb charger from factory!
#9. Firm seats just the right kind suited for long trips, butt and spine stay put, no jarring lateral swing!.
#10. Helmet can be locked to the rear grab rail inspite of being a split one, there are gaps in it for the same I guess, such an awesome convenience.

There are a ton more of smaller ones, like dual head lamps,styling etc,... I am not penning down now dont matter that much to me as of now or I dont remember at the moment.

Cons:-

#1. foot area is slightly cramped, but not a deal breaker.
#2. underseat storage is next to nil, doesnt matter to me though.
#3. I not tall, slight inconvenience given its higher seating position, BUT, I am a DIY guy, I am getting a custom seat height made not a problem. any one can get this done from any of the local seat cover stitching shops they can skim the foam a little to suit you height.

cant think of any more of them.

IMPORTANT INFO on this scooter:-


This is one of a kind scooter in our market. There is a reason for showcasing such LOVE on this machine! and the machine deserves every bit of it!.

First, understand something, Hard suspension is one thing, and optimised suspension to keep the vehicle well planted on the road and in a towed line in all situations is totally another. So, dont be intimidated or disheartened by the test ride of slightly stiff suspension setup. (Again check that video from above, look at that guy take corners.)

For those who complain about suspension stiffness on this scooter, please do back to back rides with other scooters in the market, I have sadly had to go over half-feet potholes or mini craters on our roads at speeds of 60+kmph. This scooter maintained its composure in a straight line, dint have a fish tailing rear or any un-expected sudden behavior.

Now, try the same with conventional scooter in the market!, or even most commuter bikes, I am very sure, you would lose balance and control of you two wheeler.



Us bike and car enthusiasts often buy, beefier and sturdier suspension for their vehicles for this reason alone, the composure is maintained when it matters MOST!. This is provided by manufacturer on a consumer scooter not a track specific scooter. After all power isnt everything, it matters how that power is utilized==safety.


The very reason for writing this review is, I havent found one honest, genuine review online so far, that describes how passionately this scooter is built or its character. It would be such a shame to see an awesome scooter get bad mouthed or mis-judged for its slightly stiffer suspension setup(stiff only at dead slow speeds, slight niggle one gets used to this), which is actually meant for safety. It would be really sad to see such a Beautiful (substance) Beast fit for all ages alike, gets passed off as racer toy alone or as likes of ninja~dukes etc.

Any idea when the new face lifted SR 150 displayed at Auto Expo 2018 launch in India?

That's the SR 125 STORME edition in yellow colour with 12" off-road tyres

No successor to SR150 released yet

I was referring to this,

https://www.bikewale.com/m/news/3322...50-carbon.html

Hi, I am planning to buy the SR 150. Does anyone know if there is anyone who makes seat covers for the SR 150?

Hi guys.. Just needed few inputs...
I'm confused between the SR150 and the Race..
Is the highway tank range (kms/full tank) different in both?!

Hi guys.. Just needed few inputs...
I'm confused between the SR150 and the Race..
Is the highway tank range (kms/full tank) different in both?!