2022 Aprilia SR GT 125 Test | Scooter Reviews

2022 Aprilia SR GT 125 tested

Scooter review by Wayne Vickers

Aprilia is once again back in the scooter game after years of not being represented here. These new scooters add to what is a pretty utilitarian overall product.

That now includes the coveted RSV and Tuono V4s at the top and the RS 660’s new 660 cc parallel twin and Tuono 660 (which I recently reviewed). The upcoming Tuareg 660 light adventure bike also promises to be very attractive.

Sales started to pick up for Aprilia in Australia. Even MotoGP bikes work well, especially when they don’t celebrate too soon (it’s really painful to watch – poor bugger).

And I think the new scooter will work pretty well too. Medium size, unique design, good build, nimble handling, good performance – it ticks a lot of boxes.

Take a look at the specs sheet:

• 125 cc single cylinder four stroke
• Start-Stop technology
• 11 kW (~15hp) and 12 Nm (most powerful in the category)
• Double crib steel pipe frame
• Wet weight 144 kg
• CVT box with automatic clutch
• 14 inch front wheel and 13 inch rear wheel
• Link brake when using rear brake (front lever only active)
• Firm handlebars for a more dynamic and ‘big bike’ feel
• Travel distance 120 mm at the front and 102 mm at the rear with adjustable preload
• Ground clearance 175 mm (highest in the segment)
• The 9 L tank will get you a reasonable distance based on the 2 L/100 km claimed!
• Connect your phone via Bluetooth and the Aprilia app

All wrapped up in what I’m sure you’ll agree is a pretty trendy styling pack. Hopefully the photos do it justice because in metal it looks right on point. The paint color is so beautiful. Good choice of colors and graphics, that’s the only real difference between the ‘Sport’ and non-Sport models – the ‘Sport’ has red wheels and the Aprilia ‘a’ on the side.

It’s hard to choose between ‘Raceway Red’ in the Sport trim or ‘Street Gray’ in the standard trim. I would probably go for a Street Gray… because I love the look of red wheels so much… I know they take a lot of work to look good when you cycle a lot (which I love). No one notices that the entire front-end treatment is family-run and unmistakable for Aprilia. Front and rear LED lights. Good touch.

One of the main points that the local guys make sure we understand is that the ground clearance, suspension and tire specs’ are the main differentiators from some of the competition’s specs. less technical.

It’s also a fair enough point – the extra ground clearance and commuting makes it easier to get onto the curb to park – and the extra suspension travel and wheel size soak into some of the road surface. Our less than perfect is better than what you might expect during our little detour. Normal potholes, surface changes, ripples, speed bumps are all done in its stride.

You may also notice dual-purpose tires. The design brief is that it can handle any road surface, from runways, to cobblestone European streets, to cobbled streets. And having been briefly engaged – I can’t see it having any problems with those. Like bigger and stronger Kymco DT X360 I also tested earlier this year that it doesn’t really go off-road, but gravel shouldn’t be an issue.

On good surfaces – such as the Port Melbourne Go Kart track, it has incredible ability. While our morning started in typical Melbourne wet and arid conditions – the track eventually dried up and I started picking up speed a bit later in the morning.

While you’d have to describe suspension feedback as ‘low’, it feels super nimble when changing direction, while remaining predictable and stable enough to start scraping the center stand at mid-angle and look. overall a bit stooped.

I pushed it as fast as you want. I definitely don’t want to be the one who crashes the scooter at the go kart track. Obviously that’s one thing, but what happens at the track, stays on the track.

Worth mentioning how good the brakes really are – with the ability to get them into pretty deep corners. I actually turned the throttle before fully releasing the rear brake, which seemed like a pretty effective way to get around corners. Full stop performance is said to be good. You can get quite strong recoil on both levers and its speed is very fast.

Note that it does not have ABS but has a CBS link (combined braking system) as mentioned above. In practice that means the rear brake lever on the left will actually engage a small amount of front braking at once, which works well in practice and is particularly good at maneuvering and filtering traffic. .

Super quiet engine and transmission. Now, with a smidgen under 15hp, it’s never going to get you out of the socket, but it’s a bit deceiving how quickly the CVT box takes you along. It’s not difficult to drive and stay ahead of the traffic lights and it really makes for a great ride around town.

The auto-stop function starts up almost instantly. Stop for more than a few seconds and the engine will shut down just to start up again and get you moving as soon as you hit the throttle. It’s a seamless bit of technology.

The seats are comfortable enough to allow for longer rides and standing up is easy even for the vertically challenged among us. I have sat flat with no problems. Longer trips will be further aided by that rather efficient windshield. While we didn’t get much above 80 km/h on our small circuit, it does seem to provide good protection from the elements on a bright sunny day.

The underclass storage looks pretty good with the mandatory ‘it will fit full-face helmets’ in the brochure – I’ll check yours for sure. Yes it should. But some caps are bigger than others. other…

It also has a USB charging doodad in the compartment in front of your knee. Oh – and the midsole is probably the easiest to operate I’ve sampled. Even the most fitted pasta among us will have no problem turning it on and off.

All in all – it’s hard to fault. And at a big seven and a half, I think it represents worthy value for a sleek scooter from a premium brand. A wide range of accessories are also available including multiple top box options, heating clips, fog lights and side guards to make it yours.

Specifications Aprilia SR GT 125

For more information on the Aprilia range available in Australia, see Official website of Aprilia.