TVS Jupiter 125 vs Suzuki Access 125: Photo Comparison

Here’s how the new Jupiter 125 fares against the popular Access 125

Expanding its 125cc two-wheeler lineup, TVS has launched the new Jupiter 125 in India. Unlike its sibling NTorq 125, the Jupiter 125 is more oriented to being a family-friendly scooter. But how does it fare against the best-seller in the segment, the  Suzuki Access 125? Let’s find out through these detailed images. 

Since both models are 125cc family scooters, you won’t find any aggressive or sporty design cues. The Jupiter 125 gets an LED headlight with DRL whereas the Access 125 misses out on the latter. Both get apron mounted turn indicators with halogen bulbs. 

The Jupiter 125 gets ample chrome around the headlight and the apron while the Access 125 only gets a chrome headlight bezel. 

Both scooters get an external fuel filler provision but Jupiter 125 gets the cap at the front since the fuel tank is located in the floor. Meanwhile the Suzuki Access 125’s fuel cap is located at the rear as the tank is located conventionally under the seat. 

This also means the Jupiter has considerably more underseat storage than the Access 125. With the TVS scooter you get a 33-litre space and the Suzuki scooter gets a way smaller unit at 21.8-litres. 

TVS has powered the new Jupiter with a  2-valve 124.8cc single-cylinder motor. It develops 8.3PS and 10.5Nm. The Suzuki Access 125’s motor makes 8.7PS and 10Nm. 

Both scooters get an analog dial and a small digital inset for the trip meter and the fuel bar. However, Suzuki offers a fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity in the Access 125 Ride Connect Edition. TVS says it will introduce a variant with the smartphone connectivity provision in the near future if there’s enough demand.  

Suspension setup for the two scooters is the same-- a telescopic front fork and a single rear shock. But, the Jupiter 125’s rear spring is gas-charged, and also offers 3-step adjustability. 

You can buy both the scooters with a drum brake or a disc brake setup up front. CBS (combined braking system) is standard. 

The Jupiter 125 rolls on 12-inch front and rear alloys while the Access 125 gets a 12-inch front and a 10-inch rear wheel.

The Jupiter 125 should be slightly more convenient for shorter riders as it gets a 765mm seat height against the Access 125’s 773mm. 

Both scooters offer a 5-litre fuel tank. But the Jupiter 125 tips the scale at 109kg and the Access 125 weighs 104kg.

Asking price for both 125cc scooter starts from Rs 73,400 (ex-showroom Delhi). While that’s a cut-throat competition in theory, we are yet to test the two side by side and give you a fair opinion of which one’s better. Till then you check out what we like and dislike about the new Jupiter 125.