Hero Xtreme 200R vs Suzuki Access 125

The Xtreme 200R, Hero’s second attempt in the premium motorcycle segment, although with a very modest price tag. In fact, it also holds the title of being the most affordable 200cc motorcycle with an ABS system as standard.  We did have a short spin on the track a while ago but that seemed to be a blurry territory for the Xtreme 200R. Does it feel more at home in the real world then? Let’s find out.

What we have here are two near-200cc, single cylinder, motorcycles that offer ease of riding, fuel efficiency, and low cost of ownership over hard-core, enthusiast-pleasing performance. 

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Since, its inception in 2007, it has managed to strike a sweet balance between performance, styling and comfort. Over the years, Suzuki has improved this scooter thus making it a better product with every iteration.

The Access 125 has been the most successful product for Suzuki in the Indian market. Since its introduction in 2007, it has been a money-spinner for the company. The reason being, it offered the right amount of value for the money and in fact, it was priced on par with certain 110cc scooters. However, after the launch of the Honda Activa 125 in 2014, the sales of Access 125 started to drop, calling for a much needed upgrade and now we’ve one in 2016 and it’s more than just a cosmetic update. So does the new Access 125 have what it takes to command the numero uno position in the 125cc segment once again? Here’s what a spin on the scooter told us.

Given the way the premium 125cc scooter market is catching pace, it is not a shocker then that Suzuki decided to try and carve out a share of this segment. The Japanese manufacturer unveiled an upgraded version of the Suzuki Access at the 2016 Auto Expo, last week, called the Access 125. This scooter has been given a new lease of life thanks to a new 125cc heart and a slew of cosmetic updates aimed at giving it a retro flavour.

If you’re one of those with short attention spans, here’s our more concise take on the Jupiter 125 in the form of five pros and two cons.

Ddo we still like it as much as we did during the first ride review? Let’s find out.

It will essentially compete against the likes of the Suzuki Access 125 and the Honda Activa 125. With these scooters already existing in the market, should you consider the new Jupiter 125? To answer that question, we were at TVS' testing track in Hosur.