New Aprilia SR Max 125 and 300 scooters

Aprilia has unveiled two new scooters called the SR Max 125 and 300 with styling Aprilia optimistically suggests is inspired by the RSV4 Superbike.

The SR Max will go head to head with bigger scooters like the Suzuki Burgman and the Yamaha T-Max combining big wheels, larger than normal diameter forks for a scooter and decent brakes while keeping the practicality of a scooter.

Aprilia states: “Sporty RSV4-inspired styling contrasts nicely with practical features like a large under-seat storage bay, ample pillion seat and adjustable heater vents that direct warm air from the radiator onto your legs on cold rides.

A 260mm disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper on the front and a 240mm disc on the rear provide powerful stopping power.”

The SR Max is available in both 125cc and 300cc versions. Both are liquid-cooled, electronically injected motors  with the 125 version having a 15bhp at 9,250rpm – the maximum legal limit for a learner.

The SR Max 300 has a single cylinder, 278cc engine.

Both models are available in Nero Aprilia (black & red) or Bianco Glam (white). The SR Max 125 costs £3,599 OTR, while the SR Max 300 is £3,899 OTR.

Aprilia SR Max 125/300 – technical specifications

	SR Max 125	SR Max 300
Engine	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valves	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valves
Engine capacity	124cc	278cc
Bore/stroke	57 mm / 48.6 mm	75 mm / 63 mm
Induction system	Electronic injection	Electronic injection
Max power at	15 hp at 9,250 rpm	22 hp at 7,250 rpm
Max torque	12 Nm at 8,000 rpm	23 Nm at 6,000 rpm
Timing system	SOHC – 4 valves	SOHC – 4 valves
Starter	Electric	Electric
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Lubrication	Wet sump	Wet sump
Transmission	Automatic (CVT) with torque server	Automatic (CVT) with torque server
Clutch	Double cradle trellis in high strength steel tubing	Double cradle trellis in high strength steel tubing
Front suspension	35 mm Ø hydraulic telescopic fork	35 mm Ø hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Double hydraulic shock absorber with preload adjustment	Double hydraulic shock absorber with preload adjustment
Front brake	260 mm Ø disc	260 mm Ø disc
Rear brake	240 mm Ø disc	240 mm Ø disc
Front tyre	Tubeless 120/70-15″	Tubeless 120/70-15″
Rear tyre	Tubeless 140/60-14″	Tubeless 140/60-14″
Length / Width / Wheelbase	2,110 mm / 780 mm / 1,515 mm	2,110 mm / 780 mm / 1,515 mm
Saddle height	815 mm	815 mm
Fuel tank capacity	15.5 litres	15.5 litres