Suzuki Burgman Street vs TVS Jupiter 125: The 125cc Scooters’ Battle
There’s a Rs 23,000 gap between their base variants!
While the Suzuki Burgman Street and TVS Jupiter 125 are both 125cc scooters, they’re quite different in a lot of ways. So, if you have been thinking about getting home either one of these two and were confused, we’ll help you make the decision.
Price & Variants
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Suzuki Burgman Street |
TVS Jupiter 125 |
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Variant |
Ex-showroom Price |
Variant |
Ex-showroom Price |
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Ride Connect Edition |
Rs 1,01,944 |
Dum Alloy |
Rs 78,100 |
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Disc |
Rs 83,300 |
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Street EX |
Rs 1,07,902 |
Dual Tone SXC |
Rs 86,750 |
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SmartXonnect |
Rs 88,060 |
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Ride Connect TFT Edition |
Rs 1,13,220 |
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- TVS scooters are usually well priced and so is the Jupiter 125. In fact, its price is in the range of the Hero Splendor Plus, meaning you’re getting a 125cc scooter for the price of a 100cc bike.
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And that makes the Burgman sound way more expensive, and for that price you don’t even get a TFT console as standard.
Dimensions & Design
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Specifications |
Suzuki Burgman Street |
TVS Jupiter 125 |
Difference |
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Seat Height |
775mm |
765mm |
-10mm |
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Ground Clearance |
160mm |
163mm |
3mm |
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Underseat Storage |
24.6 litres |
33 liters |
8.4mm |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
5.5 liters |
5.1 liters |
-0.4mm |
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Kerb Weight |
114-115kg |
108kg |
6-7kg |
- While the Burgman doesn’t feel heavy, the TVS Jupiter 125 immediately comes across as the lighter scooter.
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In terms of design, the Jupiter is a bit plain, given how fresh the TVS Jupiter 110 looks. While it’s a safe design that’s unassuming and nice to look at, it’s nothing that’d really stand out.
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The Jupiter makes up for it with its massive 33-litre underseat storage space.
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The Burgman, meanwhile, is the exact opposite, for its USP is the design. It looks substantial and like an authentic maxi-scooter. It’s big and spacious, and you feel like you’re riding something that’s premium.
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Suzuki Burgman Street |
TVS Jupiter 125 |
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- While the Suzuki scooter has an optional TFT console, it should’ve come as standard at this price point. We’re also unhappy about the fact that the Burgman doesn’t get single-channel ABS, which the cheaper Suzuki Access 125 gets.
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While the TVS Jupiter scooter doesn’t have a TFT even as an option, it’s understandable given its affordable price tag.
Engines
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Specifications |
Suzuki Burgman Street |
TVS Jupiter 125 |
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Engine |
124cc air-cooled, single-cylinder |
124.8cc single-cylinder, air-cooled |
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Power |
8.43PS at 6,500rpm |
8.15PS at 6,500rpm (without assist) 8.56PS at 6,500rpm (with assist) |
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Torque |
10Nm at 5,500rpm (Street EX variant) 10.2Nm at 5,250rpm (Ride Connect variants) |
10.5Nm at 4,500rpm (without assist) 11.1Nm at 4,500rpm (with assist) |
- The TVS Jupiter 125 gets iGo Assist, which gives a small electric boost whenever you twist the throttle hard. It does work in the real world, and we really enjoyed using it.
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The Jupiter 125’s engine is a smooth, relaxed one that’ll give you excellent fuel economy. That said, if you’re buying a 125cc scooter for the extra performance over a 110cc scooter, don’t get the Jupiter – it’s not exactly performance-oriented.
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While the Burgman isn’t performance-oriented either, it still has more zip and pep than the Jupiter 125. The Burgman’s also smooth and easygoing, but you can also have a bit more fun with it.
Verdict
The Jupiter 125 is the obvious choice for most, as it’s more affordable, has a smooth engine, a reasonable amount of features, and the long seat and big boot make it extremely practical.
But if you want a bit of flashiness in your scooter, the Burgman Street will entertain you for sure. While the price is a little bit hard to justify, there’s nothing quite like it.
Rivals
The Access 125 costs substantially less while being on par with the Burgman in most cases, so it’s our pick of the 2.
The Honda Dio 125 is the lighter and more agile scooter of the two while being much cheaper than the Burgman.
The Hero Xoom 125 is the more powerful scooter of the two and looks much more aggressive than the Burgman.
User Reviews
Family-oriented scooter and comfortable for city rides with soft suspension and reliability of TVS. The Jupiter is itself a very big name in the scooter market for over a decade and provides the complete, balanced package. The scooter is smooth, and the space is more than enough, the only problem is that it doesn't give confidence during overtakes. The service centre experience is also not good, but overall the scooter is a complete package. Yes, 100% to people who are looking for a no-nonsense scooter with comfort and space on daily rides from point A to B with decent power dynamics and a lot of space, and the scooter provides all required features.Read More
Better performance, good mileage better display, good seating arrangement, top speed is good better display light on sunlight. it feels stable on high speed on the highways, pickup is good In city traffic. Better wheel alignments brake lines are good, we can control in sec to 0 in some secs on highway, good everyday riding is good with burgman, because of mileage the burgman is economical less fuel require. I would recommend this because the mileage is good seating arrangement is good for daily use and in city traffic, good looking best aerodynamic shape, riding posture relaxed and good for family use and daily use.Read More