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Looking back at the development history of cross-border scooters, you will be surprised to find that the Japanese have much higher consideration for multi-functional needs than Europeans, whether this demand is for practical or entertainment considerations, "multi-functional" and "cross-border" have become one of the factors that make consumers want to buy cars. As a European pedal brother, Piaggio Group finally couldn't sit still when it saw that the cross-border ADV pedal was so hot, just last year, the aprilia SR GT200 came into being.
| Aprilia SR GT200 series price list | |
| Models | selling price |
| SR GT200 | From 29900 YUAN |
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Speaking of the aprilia pedal, the Chinese people are not very strange now, after all, there are previous typhoons (SR150ie) and SRMAX series to pave the way, SR GT200 has become justified in the domestic landing, and relying on the strength of the Piaggio Group, the latest i-get engine is also properly arranged. In addition, as a cross-border scooter as a selling point, some of the necessary cross-border features are also clearly displayed, of course, here are some about the SR GT200 fur, more hard goods please look down.
In fact, the first time I saw the SR GT200, I felt a little familiar, its appearance is a bit of the same As Piaggio Group's Gilera product - Runner VXR 200, although the two cars are more than a decade apart, but this concept seems to have been tried by Piaggio, of course, not in the current cross-border identity.
Let's go back to the SR GT200 itself, whether it is the brand side for its hard concave crossover attributes, or rubbing with the heat of the ADV crossover pedal, this can not hide the sporty attributes of the Aprilia SR series. As a scooter model owned by Aprilia, it inherits the latest family design language of Aprilia and is highly recognizable. At the same time, as a crossover model, the towering and compact body also has the racing genes and off-road elements of the Aprilia family model, for us who are accustomed to the uniform appearance of urban pedals, the SR GT200 is worthy of the word "crossover".
From the side, although the SR GT200 has a larger displacement, the visual experience is even more compact than that of The Piaggio Medley, and in addition to the visual difference brought about by the high ground clearance, the short wheelbase setting of 1350mm also plays a lot of role. In addition, in the control of vehicle weight, SR GT200 is also good enough, the curb weight is only 148kg, not only low difficulty in getting started, but also more suitable for urban driving.
The radical design of the rear half of the car also integrates a lot of Aprilia's competitive genes, completely getting rid of the scooter's cookie-cutter and calm style, and the homologous Piaggio also completely presents a completely different design concept.
The entire front part of the car can be said to be the design soul of the SR GT200, derived from its own RS660 trisolaran headlights, coupled with the cut-out imitation air gills on both sides, it is simply full of combat power, and the full LED light group with highly recognizable daytime running lights is also eye-catching.
The taillight design is also not broken, in order to visually emphasize the sportiness, the taillight adopts a "sandwich" style design, which will not be too large because the taillight occupies too much space and makes people play. Like the headlights section, the taillight group also uses a full LED light source.
The SR GT200 uses a relatively flat one-piece saddle, which can also be seen from here that its positioning is more inclined to the driver riding alone; The saddle part is rarely built in two colors, and the red and white stitching is intertwined to further enhance the sense of sport.
Although the body size does not look as generous as the Medley, the SR GT200 still provides the driver with plenty of foot space, and the addition of segmented pedals is more in line with the driver's needs.
The mid-mounted fuel tank takes up a lot of space, which also makes it not as convenient as a traditional Piaggio scooter, but in exchange for a 9L large-capacity fuel tank can also make up for a lot of regrets.
The rim specification is a noteworthy point of the SR GT200, and the combination of the front 14 inches and the rear 13 inches is not common in the scooters produced by the entire Piaggio Group, which also makes it an outlier in the family.
As a model with urban adventure attributes, Aprilia has unprecedentedly matched it with Michelin's latest ANACEE series tires, and it should be known that the original model with this tire also has the BMW R1250GS series.
Veteran Italian manufacturers seize the crossover wind
SR GT200 comes with a dark non-adjustable windshield, the original windshield size is small, the wind resistance protection provided is more limited, and it is a good choice to increase the later modification.
The high control handle and bare handle style design undoubtedly add another fire to the SR GT200's wilderness atmosphere, and the wider and higher handlebars make the driver's riding triangle more comfortable, and at the same time, by adjusting the seat position, it can also be closer to the posture of the ADV model.
The negative display full LCD instrument is almost exactly the same as Medley in layout and appearance, in addition to the standard driving information display, it also increases the fuel consumption, mileage and other driving computer functions. To further enhance the driver-vehicle interaction, the SR GT200 is also equipped with the MIA in-vehicle interconnect system (optional).
This configuration can be activated via the independent control button on the right side of the handlebar.
In addition, we can also see that on the left handlebar, there is an "OFF"/"AUTO" button, which is the more unique configuration on the SR GT200 - RISS (Regulator Inverter Start & Stop System) start-stop system. This function may not be unfamiliar to friends who have ridden Medley, based on pulse ignition and brushless motor extension of the function can make the start and stop moment become silent, for example, when you are waiting for traffic lights, the vehicle will automatically turn off after 1-5 seconds of stationary (depending on the time and engine operating temperature), when you turn the throttle, the vehicle will start immediately, the whole process is flowing, and this is one of the reasons for ensuring the low energy consumption of the SR GT200.
In terms of storage capacity, the SR GT200 has reached the passing line of its scooters in the same class, and the front storage box is small but still equipped with a USB interface and a mezzanine that can accommodate a 6-inch mobile phone.
The seat bucket space is not as good as its own Medley, but the capacity of 25L and the narrow design still allow it to put in the 3/4 helmet at the same time, there is room for other debris.
The powerful suspension system is the basis of the cross-border concept of the SR GT200, and the 33mm SHOWA upright fork has a long stroke of 120mm, which is difficult to achieve in the same class; The rear dual oil pressure shock absorption also adopts a 102mm long stroke design, and is equipped with a multi-stage preload adjustment function as standard to meet the individual needs of the driver.
The brake system did not drag its 29900 yuan price, the 260mm wave disc with the Nisshin one-way dual-piston caliper just right, the rear for the one-way dual-piston caliper with the 220mm disc. It is worth noting that the SR GT200 only has a front wheel ABS, and it is not known whether it is the manufacturer's careful machine or set to meet its cross-border attributes.
Piaggio never played with piles of materials
I believe that many people when they first see the SR GT200 picture, there will be doubts about whether they can control its seat height, in fact, there is no need to worry, although the SR GT200 is full of European taste, but the 799mm seat height is still close to the people, and the narrowing of the front of the saddle will not make the driver's legs stressful. As shown in the picture, the 178cm driver can easily land on both feet.
In terms of sitting posture, the difference between the SR GT200 and our common European bigfoot is somewhat obvious, in order to create an adventure style, the riding triangle of the pedal, handlebar, and saddle combination is very similar to the ADV model, and the driver's upper body is more upright through the riding triangle to obtain better driving vision. At the same time, the large space provided by the segmented foot pedal also allows the driver to find the most comfortable sitting position when riding on the city road.
Before the test drive begins, let's take a look at the powertrain of the SR GT200. As a brand of the Piaggio Group, Aprilia's achievements in the scooter are absolutely the current first-class level, under the layers of various Piaggio technologies, it not only obtained the latest i-get engine, but also various targeted tuning; For example, this 174cc single-cylinder 4V water-cooled engine, the Magneti Marelli EFI system that runs through the entire Piaggio pedals, is standard, with a maximum power of 13kW (17.6 hp) / 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 16.5 Nm / 7000 rpm.
SR GT200 from the power data point of view does not meet the level of leapfrog standards, if you call it a 150cc level of steel gun level seems to be more appropriate, after all, the GT200 logo is also a manufacturer's favorite word game, but if you think that the level of SR GT200 stops here, it is a big mistake. Compared to its own Medley and regular 200cc scooters, its tuning is more aggressive, and you can feel plenty of power release in the first 30% of the rapid acceleration process, and if you have had an ancient Piaggio or Aprilia carburetor model before, you will sigh that the familiar Italian flavor is back.
But when you drive deeply, you will find that the SR GT200, which now has an i-get engine, seems to be much more elegant, the engine noise is almost the same as the Japanese small pedal that has always been quiet, and the vibration suppression is surprisingly good, which is most obvious in the idle and acceleration start stages. The lack of engine roar and starting resonance made me feel a straight rise in the driving experience.
4000-5000rpm is a fairly comfortable and stable speed range, and the drag force of the engine in the process of oil collection and acceleration is relatively small, which is rare for urban commuting.
In addition to the excellent operation and actual performance of the power performance, as the current crossover originator of the aprilia, the entire walking system is also one of the places worth testing. As mentioned earlier, the SR GT200 has been enhanced in suspension, mainly due to the improvement of the shock absorption stroke. The longer stroke is able to cope with more powerful road impacts, but in contrast to the cut with the road attributes, even so, I think the suspension orientation of the SR GT200 is still 10% unpaved and 90% road.
With such suspension ratios, the SR GT200's handling on the road is still commendable, with smaller wheels than Medley's ability to gain more confidence in corners, while the vehicle's large rudder angle design also takes into account the need for small bends on urban roads. Another interesting point of the SR GT200 is that the short and compact body makes up for the disadvantage of the center of gravity of the traditional horizontal cylinder pedal, and the counterweight between the driver and the fuel tank offsets some of the rear pressure, which also indirectly improves its traceability when cornering. Taken together, the SR GT200 is more maneuverable than Medley.
Finally, let's talk about the brake system, 260mm single disc in the same class can be regarded as a large size, Nissin dual-piston caliper is also the choice of stability, because its own weight is not large, so the braking distance and the feel of the lever are better, hard to say that the disadvantage is only the front wheel ABS, may be for some consumers, this is a hurdle in the heart, which honda has learned a lesson in the PCX150.
Editor's Comments:
Before the test drive of the SR GT200, I unconsciously compared it with the Medley, although the two cars have some differences in displacement and positioning, but the same from the Piaggio Group, I still want to see how big the difference between the two cars in riding is, and the actual experience also confirmed that I have to guess that the SR GT200 is not a brainless pile of goods, as a global model, it really tries to do everything. Finally, a small summary, SR GT200 as an alternative product under the Aprilia brand, relying on the latest design language of Aprilia, combined with the technical advantages of Piaggio Group, makes it an excellent product that does not sell gimmicks, and the innate sports attributes are combined with cross-border wind, which really deeply pokes the pain points of young consumers. With little difference from Medley, the SR GT200 may be a good choice in its current class.
The SR GT200 is not a lookout