Suzuki Burgman Street EX vs Aprilia SR 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Suzuki Burgman Street EX and Aprilia SR 125 are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,518 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
SR 125
The SR 125 starts ₹1,518 lower (₹1,13,321 against ₹1,14,839), about ₹50 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Burgman Street EX
Burgman Street EX claims 58.5 kmpl against 39.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,826 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
SR 125
SR 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 84 against 76 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Burgman Street EX
Burgman Street EX gets led daytime running lamp, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and idle start-stop and 1 more items.
City manners
Burgman Street EX
Burgman Street EX is 7 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
SR 125
SR 125 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Burgman Street EX.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Burgman Street EX if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Suzuki's bigger service network matters
- your priority is long daily commutes
Buy the SR 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is first scooter buyers
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Burgman Street EX | SR 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,14,839 | ₹1,13,321 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,30,756 | ₹1,30,607 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹89,630 | ₹1,13,760 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,276 | ₹6,268 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,44,162 | ₹2,68,135 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | SuzukiBurgman Street EX | ApriliaSR 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,14,839 | ₹1,13,321 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,640 | ₹3,590 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124 cc | 124.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 3 Valves |
| Power | 8.5 bhp | 10.0 bhp |
| Torque | 10 Nm | 10.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 58.5 kmpl | 39.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | CVT automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 95 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 118 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.5 L | 6 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 155 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1290 mm | 1365 mm |
| Length | 1875 mm | 1985 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 806 mm |
| Height | 1140 mm | 1261 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 120 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 120 mm | Drum, 140 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swing Arm | Hydraulic Shock absorber with five position adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 120/70-14 |
| Rear tyre | 100/80-12 | 120/70-14 |
Burgman Street EX vs SR 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Burgman Street EX or the SR 125?
- The SR 125 is cheaper by ₹1,518 at the base variant (₹1,13,321 against ₹1,14,839 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Burgman Street EX or the SR 125?
- The Burgman Street EX claims 58.5 kmpl against 39.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Burgman Street EX and SR 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹149: roughly ₹1,30,756 for the Burgman Street EX and ₹1,30,607 for the SR 125, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,44,162 for the Burgman Street EX and ₹2,68,135 for the SR 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Burgman Street EX comes out ₹23,973 ahead.





