The Aprilia SXR is a scooter from the Italian manufacturer Aprilia.

Aprilia SXR
ManufacturerAprilia
Parent companyPiaggio
Production2020–present
AssemblyBaramati, India
ClassScooter
Engine49 cc (3.0 cu in) Piaggio i-get
125 cc (7.6 cu in) Piaggio i-get
160 cc (9.8 cu in) Piaggio i-get
Ignition typeCapacitor discharge electronic ignition (CDI)
TransmissionCVT automatic; gear final drive
Frame typeTubular steel spine
SuspensionFront; Hydraulic telescopic

History

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Previewed at the Auto Expo at Delhi in February 2020,[1][2] production takes place in the factory Piaggio of Baramati in end of November.[3][4]

The SXR was initially launched in the Indian market in the displacement from 160 cm³,[5] followed by two more cubicles, the 50 that made its debut in April 2021 and 125[6] in July.

All engines are characterized by having a single cylinder a cycle eight four stroke, of Piaggio derivation of the I-Get family and approved Euro 5, equipped with a system of electronic injection and characterized by distribution SOHC 3-valve.

The frame is composed of a single-cradle structure in tubes of steel assisted by elements in pressed sheet metal. At the front there is one telescopic fork hydraulic while at the rear axle a single shock absorber, adjustable in 5 positions. The gearbox is an automatic CVT with continuous variation.[7]

On the 50 cm³ version the circles are 12” and fit tires measuring 120/70. On this engine, the engine delivers a maximum torque of 3.3 Nm at 6250 rpm and a power of 2.4 Kw at 7000 rpm. The braking system consists of a 220 mm front disc with a double piston caliper and a 140 mm rear drum.[8][9]

Only version 50 is imported on the European market, replacing the previous one Aprilia SR Max released production in 2020.

References

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  1. ^ "Aprilia sbanca ancora in India: l'SXR 160 è scooter dell'anno - News". www.inmoto.it.
  2. ^ "Piaggio unveils Aprilia SXR 160 at Auto Expo 2020, to be launched in Q3 2020 - ET Auto". ETAuto.com.
  3. ^ "Piaggio set to kick off production of Aprilia SXR". The New Indian Express.
  4. ^ "Piaggio plans to launch the Aprilia SXR 160 soon". India Today.
  5. ^ "Aprilia SXR 160 long term review: final report - Introduction". Autocar India.
  6. ^ 18 July, 202118 July, 2021 (2021-07-18). "2021 Aprilia SXR 125 Review Test Ride". MotorBeam.com. Retrieved 2023-04-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "Aprilia, ecco il nuovo SXR 50: scooter tutto comfort e grinta - News". www.inmoto.it.
  8. ^ Chissalè, Danilo. "Nuovo Aprilia SXR 50: scooter pratico ma con DNA di Noale". MotorBox.
  9. ^ Bestetti, Adriano (April 25, 2021). "Aprilia lancia il nuovo scooter SXR 50 2021". Motoblog.
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