Piaggio India to begin production of Aprilia SXR 160 at Baramati plant soon

Italian- two- and three-wheeler maker, Piaggio India will soon commence the production of Aprilia SXR 160 at its Baramati plant, with the aim to launch the new premium scooter in the Indian market.

The Aprilia SXR 160 premium scooter was first unveiled at the Auto Expo 2020, Greater Noida. The company says as one of the much appreciated and accolade winning scooter at the Auto Expo, the Aprilia SXR 160 brings the first-of-its-kind combination of style, performance and comfort, coupled with great ergonomics. Piaggio says the Aprilia SXR 160 is designed in Italy for India and will create a new benchmark in the category with its unique next-generation appeal and technologically advanced features.

The scooter incorporates Aprilia’s latest global design language and will offer high premium experience along with bespoke performance, comfort and style. It is equipped with a high performance 160cc BSVI, three valve Fuel Injection engine technology, that produces high power and torque to provide a great riding experience.

In terms of aesthetics the scooter comes with a 3 coat HD body paint finish, featuring Aprilia signature graphics, paired with matt black design trims, along with dark chrome elements. The sharp body lines, geometric contours and high craftsmanship reflect the dynamic premium appeal of the SXR 160. The wrap around LED technology twin crystal head lights and eye line position lights, merges with front indicator blinkers, to create its unique light play; the diamond reflection wrap around LED taillights with integrated rear blinkers, is equal in generating the much sought after new age appeal.

In terms of rider comfort Aprilia SXR 160 comes with a bigger, longer, comfortable and ergonomic seats, crafted in art leather suede feel, detailed with special stitch pattern in grey and red threads. Ergonomically well-positioned, and conveniently raised steering handlebar along with feather touch switches, enables the rider to operate the functionalities of the scooter. The ideally positioned seating enables rider’s feet to touch the ground when required while starting, slowing down or waiting at the signal. Additionally, the dual telescope front suspension and adjustable rear suspension are tuned for a smooth ride, however for riders who want to take the SXR 160 on a different road surface, they can do so by adjusting the rear suspension.

The scooter is equipped with a large 210 cm sq. multifunctional all digital cluster that hosts multiple features. Customers can opt for the mobile connectivity accessory which connects user’s mobile to the scooter and helps them in locating it, raising security alarm when needed, and if necessary, even immobilising it. The SXR 160 comes with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) along with ventilated disk brakes and twin pots calliper hydraulic brakes, which deliver high braking performance.

Diego Graffi, chairman and MD, Piaggio India said, “We are extremely excited to soon introduce the highly anticipated and a unique, premium proposition for our discerning customers. As promised at the Auto Expo 2020, we are gearing up for the production of Aprilia SXR 160 in India and unfolding a new chapter for the scooter industry. With its highly innovative design, the SXR 160 is set to create a new unmatched experience of premium style, high comfort and best in class performance. To ensure that we bring this experience much closer to everyone, we are expanding our footprint of dealer network in India, by welcoming the premium mindset entrepreneurs to our most exciting dealership business model in their town.”