2023 Suzuki Avenis 125 quickspin

Suzuki’s Address 110 scooter is about to get a new sibling – the Avenis 125.

The sporty addition will go on sale in January 2023 for $4890 ride away, and bikesales recently took it for a quick spin in a mini launch alongside Suzuki's other new learner-approved machine about to grace local shores – the V-Strom 250 SX.

The Avenis, sourced from Suzuki’s fully owned Indian subsidiary, is a polished performer – and it should keep producing the goods until the cows come home thanks to being powered by an air-cooled, fuel-injected, SOHC single-cylinder engine which already has a production of five million! The engine also meets the latest Euro 5 emissions.

The 107kg machine feels quite lively from a standing start, and Suzuki claims it’ll scurry over the first 200m well ahead of the Address – by 14m to be precise! The Avenis’ peak power (6.4kW/8.7hp) kicks in at 6750rpm, and maximum torque is 19Nm at 5500rpm.

There’s a combined braking system, as per the new Australian regulations, harnessing power from a front disc brake and rear drum.

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Based on weight and performance figures, the Avenis compares very favourably to – and in the majority of cases, usurps – the major local opposition, which includes the Peugeot Django 125, Yamaha D’elight 125, Kymco 16+ Agility 125i, Kymco Like 125, Vespa Primavera GET and Peugeot Tweet 125.

On the utility front, there are two front storage compartments with closable lids (one with a USB charger), two hooks and underseat storage, while owners will also appreciate the parking brake lock, security key shutter, vertically stacked LED lights, LCD dash and decent-sized 5.5-litre fuel tank with easy access.

The squirt on the Avenis was confined to a small loop and we were on a tight riding rotation, but there’s no reason why it can’t become a serious player in the small-capacity scooter ranks. It rides well, has plenty of ground clearance, a low 780mm seat height, the build quality is impressive and it’s a typically roomy ride for the genre.

Liveries are Pearl Mirage White/Metallic Matt Fibroin Grey or Metallic Matt Fibroin Grey/Metallic Lush Green and the sharply priced accessories include floor mats (red or green, $31.05), additional body graphics ($115.98) and a two-tone seat ($49.42). And if you make an online reservation for the Avenis before it arrives in Australia, Suzuki will include a free bike cover and knuckle guards.