Aprilia has today finally launched the all-new 2021 Aprilia SXR 160 BS6 in the Indian market. The all-new SXR 160 BS6 is the first maxi-scooter from Aprilia in the country. The Aprilia SXR 160 was first showcased in India earlier this year at the 2020 Auto Expo and it grabbed everyone's attention. Earlier, it was about to be launched in India by June 2020. But, all thanks to the deadly coronavirus, its launch was postponed due to the pandemic. But now, it's time to rejoice as Aprilia has finally launched this maxi-scooter in India. The price of the all-new 2021 Aprilia SXR 160 BS6 starts at Rs. 1.26 lakhs, Ex-showroom Pune and here we have for you all the details about it.
First of all, talking about the powertrain, so the new Aprilia SXR 160 shares the motor with the Aprilia SR 160 ABS. This means that it is powered by a BS6-compliant 160cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, three-valve, fuel-injected engine. The motor churns out 11 PS of maximum power at 7100 RPM and also 11 Nm of peak torque at 6000 RPM. The engine comes mated to a CVT. The braking duties on the scooter are performed by disc brakes at the front and a drum unit at the rear. The scooter gets a single-channel ABS too. For suspension duties, this maxi-scooter gets telescopic forks at the front and an adjustable spring-loaded mono-shock absorber at the rear. Also, it rides on 12-inch tubeless tyres.
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Now, talking about the looks, so as the Aprilia SXR 160 is a maxi-scooter, it looks very handsome and has a macho appeal. At the front, it gets big twin LED headlamps with LED DRLs. It also gets a small blacked-out windscreen, LED tail lamps and even the turn indicators are LED units. Then, it gets a large scooped-out footboard area, a long and comfortable single-piece seat, etc. This new maxi-scooter also features sporty graphics on the body panels and all in all, the Aprilia SXR 160 looks really good. Now, talking about the features on offer, so the new Aprilia SXR 160 gets a large 5.7-inch all-digital instrument cluster. It displays a ton of information including speedometer, tachometer, etc. It gets an optional smartphone connectivity feature too and in a nutshell, the SXR 160 is a very feature-loaded maxi-scooter.
Commenting on the launch of the all-new Aprilia SXR 160, Diego Graffi, Chairman and Managing Director, Piaggio India said, "We are delighted to launch the much-anticipated premium scooter, Aprilia SXR 160 for all our distinguished customers in India. Designed in Italy, for India, the Aprilia SXR 160 is an epitome of great style, high performance and great comfort. Available at all dealerships across India, we believe that this scooter will set high standards in the Indian premium two-wheeler market and will be a testament of Piaggio's upcoming plans for India." Piaggio India recently also revealed that the company is planning to expand its dealership network from current 250 dealerships to around 400+ dealerships in the near future.
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Finally, talking about the colour variants and price, so the price of the all-new 2021 Aprilia SXR 160 BS6 starts at Rs. 1.26 lakhs, Ex-showroom Pune. The maxi-scooter is available in a single variant but there are four colour shades on offer. They are Glossy Red, Glossy White, Matt Blue and Matt Black. The bookings for the same are already open and you can book it online by visiting the company's official website or by visiting your nearest Aprilia dealership by paying a token amount of just 5,000 rupees. What are your thoughts on the new Aprilia SXR 160? Feel free to share with all of us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.
