Best scooter for NYC?
Short hops, tight parking, low costs: this 125 is built for exactly that, with 94 mpg, standard ABS and long-travel suspension for broken city pavement. Your best fit here.
Made for New York City · Austin · Los Angeles
2022 · Scooter · Buyer's Guide
SR GT ABS 125 (MY2022)
The City Shredder, Aprilia Style
The Machine's Character
Aprilia calls the SR GT 125 an urban adventure scooter, and the spec sheet shows why. Its liquid-cooled i-get single displaces 125 cc and makes 15 hp at 8,750 rpm and 9 lb-ft at 6,500 rpm, with stop-start technology on board. The engine sits in a steel double-cradle frame with long-travel suspension and dual-sport tires: 110/80-14 up front, 130/70-13 at the rear. ABS is standard. Add styling cues taken from Aprilia's sportbikes and you get a 125 whose hardware is built for more than smooth asphalt. Different breed!
On paper, this is a city tool first. It weighs 317 lb (144 kg) wet, and its listed top speed of 62 mph (99 km/h) points to urban streets and the roads around town, not long interstate stretches. The 31.5 in (799 mm) seat height comes with the long suspension and puts you in a commanding riding position. A 94 mpg rating and a 2.4 gal (9 L) tank keep running costs down. An LED headlight, a USB charging port and adjustable rear suspension come standard, while smartphone connectivity and a luggage system are options. The hardware points to a daily commuter whose streets aren't perfect. Practical, with attitude.
Hard Numbers
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
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| Power | 15 hp (11 kW) @ 8,750 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 9 lb-ft (12 Nm) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Displacement | 125 cc |
| Engine | Single-cylinder |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Fork | Telescopic |
| Front tire | 110/80-14 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-13 |
| Seat height | 31.5 in (799 mm) |
| Wet weight | 317 lb (144 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 gal (9 L) |
| Top speed | 62 mph (99 km/h) |
| Fuel economy | 94 mpg (US) |
Equipment check
Chassis
- Rear Suspension Adjustable Standard
Comfort
- Luggage System Optional
Connectivity
- Smartphone Connectivity Optional
- USB Charging Port Standard
Lighting
- LED Headlight Standard
Safety
- ABS Standard
The Truth on the Street
I've spent years listening to riders: in the paddock, at club nights, in owner chats, and in the emails and messages that land in my inbox. On the Aprilia SR GT 125 the pattern is clear: the praise is about how it corners and how it looks, and the complaints start when the pace goes up.
Corners like a small motorcycle
The most consistent praise is for the handling. Riders describe it as closer to a small motorcycle than a scooter: planted and stable in corners, still nimble in traffic. Just as often they bring up the styling, and the sporty front end gets it noticed in its segment. Owners also mention a roomy riding position with several places to put your feet, and a smooth engine with a seamless transmission and a starter you don't hear. Peppy in town!
Where riders want more
The gripes are fewer. A recurring one: it struggles to hold highway speeds comfortably, and riders see it as a machine for town and secondary roads. Some owners also mention the brakes. They call them adequate, but the lever feels vague and has little travel, which costs you confidence when you ride hard. Vague is the word.
The Expert Benchmark
Where this Aprilia SR GT ABS 125 pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
What kind of bike this is — character vs. the class
Head-to-head: Aprilia SR GT ABS 125 vs. its rivals
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The 'Should I Buy It?' Score
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the SR GT ABS 125 is actually built for.
Best motorcycle for Bay Area?
For the city commute and the weekend meetup, it's a solid fit with sharp Aprilia design cues. On the ridge roads, 15 hp and a 62 mph top speed make it a city machine first.
Made for Bay Area Ridge Roads · San Francisco / Bay Area · Skyline Boulevard / Alice's Restaurant
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