Suzuki Motorcycle India has introduced the more affordable Avenis 125’s Standard Edition for the competitive 125cc scooter segment. At Rs 91,400 (ex-showroom), this new model is Rs 1,800 cheaper than the Ride Connect iteration, yet it still meets the more stringent BS6 Phase 2 OBD2B kick-in norms. The new scooter launches when the Activa line-up from Honda is enjoying premium pricing since the updated versions of the marque were introduced, providing Suzuki an opportunity to have an edge in this highly competitive market.
This new, more affordable Avenis variant is Suzuki’s play to be able to penetrate the sporty scooter segment more effectively, a space where it rubs shoulders with popular rivals such as the TVS Ntorq 125 and Honda’s Activa 125 range among others. The Standard Edition may miss out on Bluetooth connectivity and a turn-by-turn navigation feature that includes Live Vehicle Tracking, SOS/Emergency assistance and Geo-fencing, but it still maintains a performance feel that has seen the Avenis become a popular choice in the segment.
Engine Specs and Performance
The 2025 Suzuki Avenis Standard Edition gets the same 124.3cc single-cylinder all-aluminum engine and overall underpinnings like rest of the Avenis range. This engine producing 8.7 PS at 6,750 rpm and 10 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. Engine has been made BS6 Phase 2 OBD2B compliant so it’s eco-friendly as well fuel-efficient yet peppier.
Powering the Avenis is Suzuki’s SEP (Suzuki Eco Performance) technology that perfectly blends performance and fuel efficiency making it ideal for city riders. It is responsive and smooth off the line and has plenty of punch for the occasional freeway run, and in this respect the scooter is good for the stilted traffic of city driving. But like a finely tuned symphony, the engine’s power band makes all the right noises whether you’re inching through traffic or opening the throttle down an empty stretch.
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Design and Styling
The sporty, motorcycle-inspired character of its predecessor – the Avenis Standard Edition is no less distinctive in the scooter category. The Avenis tells no lies about its sporty side, with its strong lines, low, menacing stance and prominent graphics. It’s on the sting of the interface with a scooped seat, however the sharp back on the rear finishes the street-slant of the look where split grab rails, edges LED tail lamp and sporty muffler cover.
The Avenis comes in four appealing colour choices – Glossy Sparkle Black/Pearl Glacier White, Glossy Sparkle Black/Pearl Mira Red, Champion Yellow No. 2/Glossy Sparkle Black, and Glossy Sparkle Black – and is designed to offer customers a wealth of visual appeal. Add to this dual-tone colour schemes with contrasting graphics here and there and you have a scooter that can do its little bit to justify its competitive price point. The design as a whole is like a compressed spring – lean, focused and poised to pounce.
Features and Equipment
Even though it is the least expensive model in the range, the Avenis Standard Edition is not short on vital provisions. It is also fitted with a fully digital instrument console that showcases battery voltage, oil change alert, digital clock, dual trip meter, engine temperature readout, trip meter, eco-mode indicator and fuel consumption display.
The scooter is also equipped with full LED lighting, a multifunction LCD instrument panel, a button-type engine starter switch, a convenient “pocket” in the apron for small items, and the Suzuki Easy Start System. Design and equipment features A USB-equipped front box, an optional front rack for storing items, a one-push central locking system with a shutter key system, an external hinge-type fuel cap, and an ample 21.8 litre under seat storage compartment are practical touches found in the model. The Ride Connect version’s Bluetooth connectivity and optional smartphone functions are the primary omissions here, but it’s unlikely that those will matter to the majority of customers who want an easy-to-use, sporty commuter.
Positioning and Competition in the Market
At Rs 91,400 ex-showroom, the Avenis Standard Edition makes for an interesting package in the burgeoning 125cc scooter meaning. It’s cheaper than the Ride Connect variant by Rs 1,800 while providing more or less the same mechanical package, most of the same features. This competitive pricing would exert ample pressure on rivals including Honda Activa 125, which comes at a R95,499 for the DLX trim.
The timing of the launch is intriguing especially when you take into consideration that Honda has just launched its updated Activa line-up with features such as a 4.2-inch TFT instrument console and Bluetooth connectivity, albeit at a much higher cost. The Honda Activa, on the other hand, will now cost Rs 80,950 for the standard 110cc version, and the Activa 125 will retail at Rs 94,422. This price difference does give the Avenis Standard Edition a shot in the arm for budget-oriented buyers looking at a sporty 125cc scooter.
The Avenis also take on the TVS Ntorq 125, which has become a popular option in the sporty scooter space. Suzuki has no doubt set out to take a bigger bite out of this increasingly popular market with a more accessible model in the Avensis family.
Verdict: Value Proposition
The 2025 Suzuki Avenis (Standard Edition) is the one of the 125cc scooter in terms of the value for money. Suzuki has delivered a very competitive option for those seeking performance and style above all else for a fraction of Ride Connect’s cost by using the same engine, design, and many features.
Given the price hikes on Honda Activa scooters from Honda, the arrival of the Avenis Standard Edition couldn’t be any better. The Rs 3,022 savings over the Honda Activa 125 DLX is a significant amount and should have potential customers sit up and take notice, especially when the Avenis delivers the same performance and features.
For city commuters on the prowl for a nifty, fashionable scooter that won’t break the bank, the Avenis Standard Edition is the perfect balance between performance, functionality, and price. It’s as if you stumbled upon a designer dress at a bargain store: All the style, but not the premium price.