Aprilia SR 160 vs Aprilia SR 175
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Aprilia SR 160 and Aprilia SR 175 are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹4,372 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The SR 175 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the SR 160 and 8/10 for the SR 175.
Category by category
Price
SR 160
The SR 160 starts ₹4,372 lower (₹1,21,432 against ₹1,25,804), about ₹140 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
SR 175
SR 175 claims 40 kmpl against 35 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,256 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
SR 175
SR 175 makes 2.0 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
SR 160
SR 160 adds tubeless tyres that the SR 175 does not have on any variant.
Features
SR 175
SR 175 gets rear monoshock, led daytime running lamp, colour tft console and bluetooth connectivity and 1 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the SR 160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is riders wanting more pace
- your priority is short daily commutes
Buy the SR 175 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is feature-focused buyers
- your priority is daily commuting with tech
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | SR 160 | SR 175 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,21,432 | ₹1,25,804 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,39,953 | ₹1,46,644 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹1,12,320 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,716 | ₹7,040 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,92,769 | ₹2,83,504 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | ApriliaSR 160 | ApriliaSR 175 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,21,432 | ₹1,25,804 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,850 | ₹3,990 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 160.0 cc | 174.7 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 3 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 3 Valves |
| Power | 11.1 bhp | 13.1 bhp |
| Torque | 13.4 Nm | 14.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | 40 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | CVT automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 95 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 118 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 6 L | — |
| Seat height | 780 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 169 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm | — |
| Length | 1985 mm | — |
| Width | 806 mm | — |
| Height | 1261 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc |
| Rear brake | Drum, 140 mm | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic Shock absorber with five position adjustable | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-14 | — |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-14 | — |
SR 160 vs SR 175: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the SR 160 or the SR 175?
- The SR 160 is cheaper by ₹4,372 at the base variant (₹1,21,432 against ₹1,25,804 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the SR 160 or the SR 175?
- The SR 175 claims 40 kmpl against 35 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the SR 160 and SR 175 in Delhi?
- About ₹6,691: roughly ₹1,39,953 for the SR 160 and ₹1,46,644 for the SR 175, 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 ₹2,92,769 for the SR 160 and ₹2,83,504 for the SR 175, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The SR 175 comes out ₹9,265 ahead.
