Aprilia SR 175 vs Vespa

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 5 Oct 2026.

Aprilia SR 175
Vespa

Aprilia

SR 175

From ₹1.26 Lakh

Vespa

Vespa

From ₹1.27 Lakh

Aprilia SR 175SR 175 hp.e · ₹1.26 Lakh
VespaVespa 125 · ₹1.27 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SR 175: ₹1.26 Lakh (ahead) Vespa: ₹1.27 Lakh SR 175 ₹1,234 cheaper
Braking SR 175: Single-channel ABS Vespa: Single-channel ABS
Mileage SR 175: 35–42 kmpl Vespa: 37.5 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power SR 175: 13.1 PS (ahead) Vespa: 9.51 PS Torque 14.14 vs 10.1 Nm
Weight SR 175: 118 kg Vespa: 115 kg Seat height 780 vs 770 mm
Versions SR 175: 3 (ahead) Vespa: 2

Pick the SR 175 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Pick the Vespa for better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.26 Lakh
₹1.27 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.45 Lakh
₹1.43 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,442 a month
₹2,406 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
13.1 PS
9.51 PS
Torque
14.14 Nm
10.1 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
35–42 kmpl
37.5 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
174.7 cc
124.45 cc / 149.5 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 3-Valve, Air-Cooled, FI (hp.e)
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 3-Valve, Air-Cooled, FI
Bore x Stroke
60.6 mm x 60.6 mm
52.0 mm x 58.6 mm (125) / 58.0 mm x 56.6 mm (150)
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.2:1
Cooling
Forced Air Cooled
Forced Air Cooled
Gearbox
Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
Clutch
Self-Ventilating Dry Centrifugal Clutch
Automatic Centrifugal Dry Clutch
Drive Type
Belt Drive (V-Belt)
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 220 mm (2-piston caliper)
Disc, 200 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 140 mm
Drum, 140 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS (on 150) / Combined Braking System CBS (on 125)
Wheel Type
14-inch Alloy Wheels
Cast Aluminium 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels (11" Front / 10" Rear or 12" F / 11" R on update)
Front Tyre Size
120/70-14 Tubeless
110/70-11 Tubeless (Front)
Rear Tyre Size
120/70-14 Tubeless
120/70-10 Tubeless (Rear)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
30 mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork
Single-Sided Aircraft-derived Link Arm with Coil Spring and Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Rear Suspension
Hydraulic Monoshock (5-step preload adjustable)
Dual-Effect Hydraulic Shock Absorber (4-step preload adjustable)
Frame Type
Tubular Steel Open Cradle Frame
Steel Monocoque Full-Metal Chassis
Wheelbase (mm)
1365 mm
1290 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
155 mm
155 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1985 mm
1770 mm
Width (mm)
806 mm
690 mm
Height (mm)
1261 mm
1140 mm
Seat Height (mm)
780 mm
770 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
118 kg
115 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
6.0 L (Reserve 1.2 L)
7.4 L (Reserve 1.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5.5-inch Full-Colour TFT Display
Semi-digital Round Instrument Pod with LCD Screen (Trip, Odo, Fuel, Clock)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Standard on higher trims)
No / Optional Bluetooth kit
Navigation
App-based Turn-by-Turn (via TFT)
No
USB Charging
Yes (Under-seat USB port with boot light)
Yes (Under-seat / glovebox USB charging socket)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
None
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with DRLs
Full LED Round Headlamp with integrated circular LED DRL
Taillight
LED ('X' graphic signature)
LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Halogen
Bulb / Incandescent

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece contoured sport seat
Single-piece contoured luxury saddle with chrome grab rail
Under-Seat Storage
~11-14 Litres with boot light & USB
~17 Litres (under-seat storage) with boot light + Front Lockable Glovebox

Choice

Versions
3 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.26 Lakh – ₹1.31 Lakh
₹1.27 Lakh – ₹1.41 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

SR 175 hp.e₹1.26 Lakh Vespa 125₹1.27 Lakh Vespa ₹1,234 more

On-road price in six cities

SR 175 SR 175 hp.e against Vespa Vespa 125

CitySR 175VespaGap
Mumbai₹1.49 Lakh₹1.47 LakhVespa ₹2,123 less
Pune₹1.49 Lakh₹1.47 LakhVespa ₹2,123 less
New Delhi₹1.45 Lakh₹1.43 LakhVespa ₹2,160 less
Bengaluru₹1.58 Lakh₹1.56 LakhVespa ₹2,037 less
Chennai₹1.5 Lakh₹1.48 LakhVespa ₹2,110 less
Hyderabad₹1.54 Lakh₹1.52 LakhVespa ₹2,074 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the SR 175 or the Vespa?

The SR 175, by ₹1,234 on the versions compared here: SR 175 SR 175 hp.e at ₹1.26 Lakh against Vespa Vespa 125 at ₹1.27 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.45 Lakh against ₹1.43 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Vespa claims 37.5 kmpl against 35–42 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The SR 175 SR 175 hp.e makes 13.1 PS and 14.14 Nm and the Vespa Vespa 125 makes 9.51 PS and 10.1 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,442 a month for the SR 175 and ₹2,406 for the Vespa, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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