Aprilia has taken the Indian sporty scooter market by storm with the introduction of the brand’s new Aprilia SR 175 & SR 125 Tribute Editions. The purpose of creating the special edition scooter is to provide a tribute to the courage and dedication of the armed forces by creating a scooter with a military-inspired look yet performing in the aggressive and responsive nature that the SR series is known for. The new model delivers the same heady mechanical performance as its standard SR 175 & SR 125 counterpart and comes with a number of special styling modifications.
The most distinctive feature of this Aprilia version of the SR 175 & SR125 is the design inspired by the military. A unique paint job in Matte Green along with special graphics and badges for the road is the scooter’s hallmark. The Tribute Edition is not a standard SR 175, but one that’s designed to cater to the tastes of those looking for something more recognizable and rare. The session colors are perfect with the rugged bodywork of the scooter to make it easy to stand out in the traffic.
The power and performance is unchanged for the Tribute Edition. In the Aprilia SR 175, Power is derived from a 174.4 cc Air-cooled 4-stroke, 3-valve single-cylinder engine that gives out 13.08 PS at 7200 rpm and 14.14 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm, while the Aprilia SR-125 gets its power from a 124.45cc, Air-cooled, 3-valve, 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine that produces 10.60 PS at 7400 rpm and 10.4 Nm of torque at 6200 rpm. Both engines come with the same CVT automatic to provide for an easy and powerful mid-range driving experience.
The premium features enjoyed by the standard SR 175 are carried over to the SR 175 Tribute Edition and also the SR 125 Tribute Edition. To the rider, the modern 5-inch TFT instrument cluster, sporty LED lighting, smartphone connectivity, and well-designed cockpit open the door towards a better driving experience. Aprilia’s audacious handling abilities can also be boasted against the back wheel of the scooter, with a superbly built chassis and a sporty setup.
Safety features include front disc brakes and ABS brakes, wide tires, and steel construction, which lends the rider confidence. The scooter’s 14-inch wheels and suspension system ensure stability at high speeds, while CITY driving is also taken care of.
The price of the Aprilia SR 175 Tribute Edition is around ₹1.21 lakh (ex-showroom), and that of the SR 125 Tribute model is Rs 1.17 Lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it as a premium sporty scooter for those who appreciate performance and design. The scooter is sold by authorized Aprilia dealerships in India.
The Aprilia SR 175 Tribute Edition will go head-to-head with performance-focused scooters like the Yamaha Aerox 155, Hero Xoom 160 and TVS Ntorq 150 , where as Aprilia SR 125 Tribute Edition will competes with TVS Ntorq 125, Hero Xoom 125, Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid, Suzuki Avenis 125, and Honda Dio 125.
Cosmetic changes are nothing new, but the Aprilia SR 175 & SR 125 Tribute Editions exude maturity through plenty of enhancements. It looks to be a military version of the SR175 and SR125 but with the edge that it has the same performance and sporty qualities. The new SR 175 Tribute Edition seems to have hit a mania niche for those who want a scooter that looks the part with aggressive styling, is well-performing, and has an edge of its own.
