Aprilia SXR 125 vs Hero Maestro Edge 125 Comparison

The Aprilia SXR 125 borrows the same CrossMax design philosophy from the SXR 160. The SXR 125 boasts of good fit and finish and offers that premium appeal Aprilia models are known for. The Aprillia SXR 125 is offers good performance, is stylish and gets a decent set of features too. It has good road presence, but a high price point makes it out of reach for most and the fact that Aprilia doesn’t have a wide dealership and service network, which may not suit customers in semi-urban areas.

The Hero Maestro Edge 125 gets a competitive entry price starting from ₹ 58,500 for the drum brake version, but the FI model is priced at a steep ₹ 62,700 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi). For the money, it manages to tick all the right boxes in terms of offering the essentials in a 125 cc model. It’s not outrightly sporty and it isn’t commuter-ish either, it sits in a sweet spot right in the middle where it’s exciting enough for a new user but commuter enough for day to day responsibilities.