Which scooter is better Aprilia SXR 160 or Vespa VXL 150?

According to our average user rating, Vespa VXL 150 has a score of 4.4/5 while Aprilia SXR 160 is rated 4.0/5.

Which scooter among Aprilia SXR 160 and Vespa VXL 150 is cheaper?

Aprilia SXR 160 is the cheapest among these scooters.

Which scooter between Aprilia SXR 160 and Vespa VXL 150 has a better mileage?

Vespa VXL 150 (45 kmpl) has a better mileage than Aprilia SXR 160 (35 kmpl).

Which scooter is heavier Aprilia SXR 160 or Vespa VXL 150?

Aprilia SXR 160 is heavier (129 kg) than Vespa VXL 150 (114 kg).

Aprilia SXR 160 vs Vespa VXL 150

BikeWale brings you comparison of Aprilia SXR 160 and Vespa VXL 150. The ex-showroom price of Aprilia SXR 160 is ₹ 1,43,767 and Vespa VXL 150 is ₹ 1,43,895. Aprilia SXR 160 is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Vespa VXL 150 is available in 7 colours and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Aprilia SXR 160 and Vespa VXL 150.

SXR 160 vs VXL 150 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	SXR 160	VXL 150
Price	₹ 1,43,767	₹ 1,43,895
Capacity	160.03 cc	149.5 cc
Power	10.84 bhp @ 7100 rpm	10.32 bhp @ 7600 rpm
Economy	35 kmpl	45 kmpl

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	10.84 bhp @ 7,100 rpm	10.32 bhp @ 7,600 rpm
Max Torque	11.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	10.60 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	160.03	149.5
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	58
Stroke (mm)	60.6	56.6
Valves Per Cylinder	3	3
Compression Ratio	8.8:1	9.2:1 ± 0.4
Ignition	CDI	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Type	CVT	CVT
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch	Dry Centrifugal Clutch	Automatic
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	7	7.4
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	1.5	2
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	245	333
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	35	45
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	100	95

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	220	200
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	140	140
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	12	11
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	12	10
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - 12	110/70 - 11
Rear Tyre Size	120/70 - 12	120/70 - 10
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	20	20
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	26	26
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	20	20
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Front Suspension	Front fork with 30 mm inner tube	Aircraft derived Single Side Arm Front Suspension with Anti-Dive Characteristics
Rear Suspension	Adjustable mono shock absorber	Rear suspension with Dual-Effect Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	129	114
Overall Length (mm)	1,960	1,770
Overall Width (mm)	803	690
Overall Height (mm)	1,205	1,140
Wheelbase (mm)	1,353	1,290
Ground Clearance (mm)	160	155
Seat Height (mm)	775	770
Chassis Type	Underbone	Monocoque Full - Steel Body Construction

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	5
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	60000 Kilometers	60000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	Yes	Yes
Front storage box	Yes	No
Under seat storage	20 ltr	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Semi Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	No
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	1	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	No
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	No	No
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V, 5.0Ah MF Battery	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Lights With DRL
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	Bulb Type
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	No
Additional features	Mode Button	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Maxi-styling looks very aspirational
- 160cc motor has good performance
- Got lots of storage space
- Sturdy built quality
- Light weight makes it flickable in traffic
- Brakes have good amount of bite
Could be better
- Priced quite high
- Lack of good service reach
- Ride quality
- 150cc engine feels under-powered
- Lack of space on footboard
- Ride quality is quite stiff

Colors


Available Colours	Black Blue Red White	Yellow Matt Black White Maze Grey Vibrant Red Azzuro Provenza Vibrant Pink

Reviews


Overall rating	4.0(37 ratings) 17 reviews	4.4(41 ratings) 15 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.2	4.8
Reliability	3.4	4.5
Performance	3.9	4.4
Comfort	3.3	4.7
Service Experience	3.2	4.3

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Better than a low maintenance bike

There are a few problems with its shock absorbers and brakes as they get jammed and a

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Don’t buy this vehicle vespa 150 cc vxl

Recently i bought vespa 150 cc vxl Just 40 km only used the vehicle I feel up-normal

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