Powering the Avenis 125 is a 124cc air-cooled motor that packs 8.58bhp of power and 10Nm of peak torque. Now, the numbers may seem low compared to the Ntorq, but in the real world, the Avenis has enough poke to keep you happy. And that is partly also because of the low kerb weight.
The engine is extremely refined and there are absolutely no vibrations even in the higher rev band. The build-up of momentum is fairly quick, if not exhilarating, and the scooter reaches 80kmph effortlessly. It doesn’t feel strained while at it and overtakes are just a wring of the throttle away. The CVT is well-calibrated too, and there’s no delay in throttle response. If anything, we would’ve loved if Suzuki had made the throttle crisper to offer that sense of urgency, especially when the Avenis is positioned as a sporty scooter.

The ride quality on the Avenis 125 is plush and comfort-oriented. The suspension is tuned to soak most surface undulations and the way it rolls off sharp-edged potholes is commendable. However, there’s a downside to it. Being softly sprung, the rear tends to move around as the speeds go past 70kmph. What also doesn’t help matters is the fact that the Avenis gets skinnier tyres, and the 12/10-inch wheels at the front and back do not provide the same sense of control as the Ntorq 125 has to offer.
And here’s the thing, the Avenis is a sporty scooter, but the dynamics are anything but sporty. Sure, it does the left to right and right to left shimmy with ease, but it doesn’t feel happy doing so. We would’ve loved it if Suzuki offered a tauter suspension setup, a bigger rear tyre, and beefier tyres to go well with its positioning.