Vespa S 125 Tech: Same Price Other Options

Vespa recently launched its 2025 lineup in India and it includes the base Vespa, which is a retro-style scooter and the Vespa S a more modern-looking scooter. The Vespa S is offered in a 125cc configuration and its Tech variant comes at an insane price of Rs 1,96,000 (ex-showroom). Here’s a list of other bikes and scooters that you can get at the same price.

Yamaha R15M - Supersport

The Yamaha R15M is priced at Rs 2,10,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The bike features a sharp and aggressive design which is similar to the styling we have seen on the Yamaha R1. The R15M is powered by a 155cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine which outputs 18.4PS and 14.2Nm. 

The bike features an inverted fork and monoshock, and rolls on 17-inch alloys at both ends with braking duties being handled by a 282mm disc at the front and a 220mm disc at the rear. The bike offers quite aggressive riding ergonomics and would make for a really good beginner supersport.

Hero XPulse 210 - Dual Sport

The Hero XPulse 210 is the newest dual-sport from Hero MotoCorp. The bike is now the brand’s flagship dual-sport and has replaced the Hero XPulse 200 4V. The Top variant comes at a price of Rs 1,85,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

It features a typical dual-sport design, with a raised fender and an overall slim profile. The bike is powered by a 210cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine which outputs 24.6PS and 20.6Nm. The engine is the same as the one that is used on the Hero Karizma XMR 210.

The bike gets a telescopic fork at the front with 210mm travel and monoshock with 205mm travel. The bike rolls on a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheel setup. If you’re someone who has been looking into dual-sport bikes then the XPulse 210 is a choice worth considering.

Ather Apex

The Ather Apex is the most powerful scooter from the EV maker; it comes at Rs 1,99,999 (ex-showroom Bengaluru). The scooter features a similar design as the others in the Ather 450 lineup.

It is powered by a 7kW motor and has a claimed top speed of 100kmph. The e-scooter has a claimed 0-40kmph acceleration time of 2.9 seconds. It is powered by a 3.7kWh battery pack, which offers a claimed range of 157km. The scooter offers a lot of features including full-fledged navigation via Google Maps. Other than this, the scooter also gets hill hold assist and regen braking among others.

If you are looking for electric scooter alternatives to the Vepsa S 125, then you can test-ride the Ather Apex.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is the most powerful bike you can consider in this price range. It comes at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1,85,000. The Pulsar NS400Z features the same aggressive design and styling as other bikes in the Bajaj Pulsar NS lineup.

It is powered by a 373.3cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that produces 40PS and 35Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and gets a slip-and-assist clutch. The Pulsar NS400Z offers features such as smartphone connectivity and related bits like turn-by-turn navigation. If you are someone who is looking for a bike which can offer good performance and a decent set of features, then the Pulsar NS400Z would be worth considering.

Royal Enfield Classic 350 

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is a bike which needs no introduction, it is one of the most iconic bikes in India. It features a classic and retro styling, similar to the one we have seen on the Royal Enfield Bullet 350. 

The bike is powered by a 348cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine which outputs 20.2PS and 27Nm. The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The bike has a telescopic fork and twin rear shock absorbers. 

The base Redditch variant of the Classic 350 starts at Rs 1,93,080 (ex-showroom, Chennai). If you are someone who wants a retro bike with a sweet long-stoke engine that can munch miles on the highway, then the Classic 350 might be an option worth considering.