2012 Aprilia SR Max 300

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Aprilia SR Max 300

Make Model	Aprilia SR Max 300
Year	2012 - 13
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Capacity	278 cc / 17.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke	75 x 63 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	Electronic injection
Starting	Electric
Clutch	Double cradle trellis in high strength steel tubing
Max Power	16.4 kW / 22 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	23 Nm / 2.3 kgf-m / 17.0 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch	Centrifugal dry clutch
Transmission	Automatic (CVT) with torque server
Final Drive	Belt
Front Suspension	Ø35 mm Hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Double hydraulic shock absorber with preload adjustment
Front Brakes	Single Ø260 mm disc
Rear Brakes	Single Ø240 mm disc
Front Tyre	120/70-15
Rear Tyre	140/60-14
Seat Height	815 mm / 32.1 in
Dimensions	Length: 2110 mm / 83.1 in Width: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Wheelbase	1515 mm / 59.6 in
Fuel Capacity	15.5 liters / 4.1 US gal
Fuel Reserve	2.8 L / 0.7 US gal
Average Fuel Consumption	4 L/100 km / 25 km/l / 59 US mpg
Reviews	Motorcycle News / Cars Guide

Aprilia’s new SR Max 300 fits neatly into the overcrowded maxi-scooter class, but with a less than subtle difference from its rivals – the Aprilia actually looks exciting to ride.

With styling allegedly based on the RSV4 superbike – a little far-fetched, although the black/red colour scheme is eye-catching and the angular layout of the bike is striking – it follows in the tyre tracks of the Gilera Nexus 300, a same-spec maxi-scoot that has just been dropped from the Piaggio line-up.

As Piaggio is the controlling parent of Gilera and Aprilia (amongst others) it’s safe to assume the Aprilia’s engine is from the same development/production line as the Gilera’s Quasar engine. Which means the Aprilia is just as frugal and will cruise happily at motorway speeds in exactly the same way.

Testing showed the highest speed figure achieved was 91mph, although it took a while to get there after the initial zippy burst up to 57mph. Overtaking from 60mph into a headwind needs to be weighed up very carefully before the throttle is turned in anger, because it can be a slow process.

The best fuel economy figure of 64mpg came with town use interspersed with A-road lunacy. So the 15.5 litre tank could secure a theoretical 220 miles between fill ups. And in this age of forced meagerness, the SR Max looks tempting.