Aprilia India has replaced the SR 160 with the SR 175 in its scooter lineup in a rather hush-hush manner and this scooter debuts a new, larger engine. This is how the biggest air-cooled engine found on a scooter in India today has performed. 

Aprilia SR 175 performance tested: acceleration

The SR was tested in damp conditions

The Aprilia SR 175 was tested on a day when it had been raining and the roads were properly wet but at the time of testing, it was dry. If tested in dry conditions, these numbers will in all likelihood be even better. Coming to its performance, the SR’s 174cc air-cooled motor is a punchy one and is more about instant shove than a manic top-end. 

This reflects in the 0-40kph and 0-60kph timings where the Aprilia is almost neck and neck with its arch rival, the more powerful and advanced Yamaha Aerox 155. However, once the speeds rise and you cross the 60kph threshold, the SR’s motor’s urgency reduces and the deficit to the Yamaha builds up.  

Aprilia SR 175 performance tested: rolling acceleration

Overtakes in the city are quick and fun on the SR

The SR 175’s motor is the torquiest in its class and it delivers strong performance when you whack open the throttle. This is especially true inside city limits where you’re usually not breaching 60kph and slicing through traffic on the SR is really good fun. Even when the speeds rise, the SR’s performance stays at a commendable level and this is one of the few sub-Rs 2 lakh scooters you can comfortably use on the highway. 

Aprilia SR 175 performance tested: braking

Powerful, responsive and feedback-rich brakes with single-channel ABS

Braking power on the SR 175 is in ample supply and the units on the scooter are also rich in feedback. Unlike most scooters, over here the front brake actually shoulders the bulk of the stopping duties and the rear brake is majorly there to keep you stable. By virtue of its displacement, the scooter comes with single-channel ABS which is a good safety net to have on our unpredictable roads. 

Autocar India’s testing standards

Before conducting our performance tests, we check and maintain tyre pressures based on the manufacturer’s recommendation and ensure the vehicle has a full tank of fuel. The machine is then tested in a controlled environment, and the data is collected via highly accurate GPS-based timing equipment.

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