Italian two-wheeler maker, Piaggio had announced to upgrade and introduce premium scooters to target young buyers in India. The company had showcased their new products including the Aprilia SXR 160 at the 2020 Auto Expo. The company is now all ready to launch the new SXR 160 maxi scooter.
Bookings Open
Aprilia has officially started taking pre-orders for the new SXR 160 maxi scooter. Production of the new maxi scooter has already been commenced at the Baramati plant, Pune. Interested buyers can pre-book the scooter online or through authorised dealerships by paying an initial amount of Rs 5,000.
Design & Features
The Aprilia SXR 160 was first showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo as Cross Maxi concept. The new scooter has been designed and developed in Italy. It features dual headlamps and integrated LED daytime running lamps. The Aprilia SXR 160 concept showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo had twin LED headlamps with daytime position lamps, a large dark windscreen, a raised handle bar and LED tail-lights. It will be equipped with a digital instrument console with mileage indicator and smartphone connectivity. The scooter is also expected to feature split glove box with USB charger and lit-up underseat storage.
Engine Specs
Powering the Aprilia SXR 160 is a BS6-compliant 160cc, single-cylinder, 3-valve engine that also powers the SR 160. This engine is capable of producing 10.7bhp of power at 7,600rpm and a peak torque of 11.6Nm at 6,000rpm.
Launch Timeline & Price
The company has already announced that the new Aprilia SXR 160 will be launched soon in India. It is expected to be introduced in January 2020. The new model will be positioned as a premium offering and could cost around Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.2 lakh.
Other Details
For braking, the Aprilai SXR 160 gets 220mm front disc and 140mm rear drum. It will also receive a single-channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System). The motorcycle rides on 12-inch wheels shod with 120/70-12 section tyres. The maxi scooter has a fuel tank capacity of 7-litres, while the wheelbase is 1,353mm.
