It is also a sporty and performance scooter that Aprilia is marketing the SR 125 as. But whether its real world performance lives up to the hype is still something being debated. Others like some of its quick acceleration and responsive handling and say it beats other 125cc scooters. But others contend that its performance isn't much better than cheaper options in the same category. We talk about how the scooter behaves on different road conditions, how it fares on long rides, and how it performs with a pillion rider. And opinions differ on whether sporty characteristics actually make a difference in everyday riding scenarios or are just marketing gimmick. A debate has been raging among riders and potential buyers about the SR 125’s balance between its sporty image and practicality as a daily commuter.