Whether college-going youth or young executives, the Suzuki Burgman Street has long been a popular choice among those who want something special for their everyday commute. It is priced at Rs 1,02,844 for the base variant and Rs 1,14,120 for the top variant (both prices are ex-showroom, Delhi). Sure, the scooter commands a significant premium over other 125cc options in the market. However, its European maxi-scooter design, premium features, refined engine and decent fuel efficiency make the asking price quite reasonable. Still, if you are not sold on the Burgman, its wide price bracket invites a host of equally capable alternatives. Here’s what else you can pick for the same money, but with a different personality.
Aprilia SR 125
Price: Rs 1.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
If the Burgman’s maxi bodywork feels a bit too much for you, the Aprilia SR 125 is a sharp, sporty alternative. Created by an Italian brand that knows how to make two-wheelers that look exciting, it doesn’t look any less special either.
With a digital console, a front disc brake and a Combined Braking System (CBS), the list of features is not a thing to brag about. However, its three-valve, air-cooled engine delivers 10 PS and 10.3 Nm. Built on a lightweight chassis, supported by a sporty suspension setup, and riding on large 14-inch alloy wheels with wide 120-section tyres, this scooter just screams performance.
TVS Ntorq 150 (Standard)
Price: Rs 1.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Want the most performance you can extract from a scooter at this price? The TVS Ntorq 150 churns out 13.2 PS and 14.2 Nm, with a claimed top speed of 104 kmph and a 0-60 kmph time of just 6.3 seconds, which makes this scooter a real weapon on open roads.
The design is instantly recognisable with quad LED projector headlights, sharp body panels, and an aggressive silhouette that signals its performance intent. The standard version features a digital console with smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, ABS and even traction control, which is quite rare in this class. For scooter buyers who want maximum performance without stretching the budget, the Ntorq 150 is genuinely difficult to ignore at this price.
Vida V2 Plus
Price: Rs 1.08 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The Vida V2 Plus is perhaps the most compelling product in its lineup for this price point if you want to go electric. It offers everything that you expect from the Burgman, plus a lot extra, including an exhilarating 0-40 kmph time of just 3.4 seconds.
It comes with a large seven-inch touchscreen instrument cluster with tons of connected features, a projector headlight, keyless ignition, 26 litres of underseat storage, and more, which are well above the top-spec Burgman. With a claimed range of 145 km, a top speed of 85 kmph and regenerative braking, it likely fulfils most of your commuting requirements. Its dual battery packs are removable and can be plugged anywhere, solving the universal charging problem for those living in apartments or shared spaces.
Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh
Price: Rs 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Want to go electric but with something that feels like a familiar, well-rounded scooter rather than a tech experiment? The base Ather Rizta S makes for a smart, practical family scooter with a comfortable 780 mm seat height and 34 litres of under-seat storage.
Powered by a 4.3 kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor and a 2.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, it claims an IDC-certified range of 123 km and offers a top speed of 80kmph, which is more than enough for city commuting. While it also gets tons of digital features, thoughtful ones like hill hold, reverse assist, and Magic Twist regenerative braking make urban riding genuinely easier.
Hero Xtreme 125R Dual-Channel ABS
Price: Rs 1.07 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The Hero Xtreme 125R Dual-Channel ABS variant makes a very strong argument if you prefer a motorcycle over a scooter. Its razor-sharp streetfighter styling makes it appear like a genuine compact sports bike, and its highly agile chassis further strengthens its performance-focused approach.
The rev-happy engine produces an impressive 11.5 PS and 10.5 Nm, taking it to 60 kmph from a standstill in just 5.7 seconds. One of the rare motorcycles in the 125cc commuter segment with wide tyres, dual disc brakes, and dual-channel ABS, it also offers many segment-first features, such as Ride-by-wire, cruise control, and three riding modes (Power, Road, Eco). Plus, the 4.2-inch colour LCD screen with Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, and call/SMS alerts, further sets it apart from every other bike in this class.
Oben Rorr Evo
Price: Rs 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
A proper electric streetfighter with a top speed of 110 kmph, 180 km of IDC-certified range, and 0-40 kmph in just 3 seconds, this is something you wouldn’t normally expect at this price point. However, Oben is offering all that with its latest Rorr Evo electric motorcycle at an introductory price, which makes it the most affordable on this list.
Affordable here doesn’t mean short on features either, as the bike gets a five-inch TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, front and rear disc brakes, combined braking system, riding modes and more. It supports fast charging (0 to 80 per cent in 90 minutes), and its 3.4 kWh LFP battery pack is also backed by an 8-year warranty.
