Suzuki Access 125 vs TVS Jupiter 125: similar price, different features
The two 125cc scooters are priced almost the same but differ sharply on storage, brakes and display tech
Competition in the 125cc scooter segment of India's two-wheeler market is intense right now, with the Suzuki Access 125 and TVS Jupiter 125 drawing the most attention. The two scooters are priced almost identically. At Delhi ex-showroom prices, the Access 125 starts at Rs 82,185, while the drum-alloy variant of the Jupiter 125 is priced at Rs 81,700.
On paper, both scooters have the same engine capacity, but there are notable differences in boot space, braking system and digital speedometer technology. Both come with a single-cylinder, air-cooled 125cc engine.
Among Access 125 variants, the standard edition with drum brake is priced at Rs 82,185, the special edition with disc brake at Rs 88,627, the Ride Connect edition with disc brake and alloy wheel at Rs 90,727, the Ride Connect TFT edition at Rs 93,877, the Ride Connect ABS edition at Rs 97,030, and the Ride Connect TFT ABS edition at Rs 1.02 lakh. The Jupiter 125's drum-alloy variant is priced at Rs 81,700, the disc variant at Rs 86,110, the DT SXC variant at Rs 88,950 and the SmartXconnect variant at Rs 89,935.
On power figures, the Access 125's engine produces 6.2kW, or about 8.3hp, at 6,500rpm and 10.2Nm of torque at 5,000rpm. The Jupiter 125's engine produces 6.0kW, or about 8hp, at 6,500rpm and a slightly higher 10.5Nm of torque, delivered at 4,500rpm itself. Since the Jupiter's torque arrives at a lower rpm, its pickup in city traffic is better off the line, while the Access 125 pulls ahead at high speed or top speed.
The biggest difference between the two scooters is in design and storage. The Jupiter 125 offers a larger 33-litre under-seat storage space, compared to just 24.4 litres in the Access 125. This makes the Jupiter more convenient for those who carry a helmet, bags or luggage daily.
On seat length, TVS claims the Jupiter's 790mm seat is the best in the segment. However, according to Suzuki's official specifications, the Access 125's seat is 856mm long. Buyers are advised to sit on the scooters at a showroom to check comfort for themselves.
A front disc brake option is available only on select models of both scooters. The Jupiter's disc variant gets a 220mm front disc and TVS's Synchronised Braking Technology, or SBT. The Access 125's Ride Connect variant gets a front disc along with a Combined Braking System, or CBS.
On technology, the top variant of the Suzuki Access gets a 4.2-inch colour TFT cluster, Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. In contrast, the Jupiter 125's disc variant comes with a simple semi-digital speedometer.
Buyers who want more boot space, greater storage capacity and quick pickup in the city may find the TVS Jupiter 125 the better option. Those who want modern connected features, a TFT screen and slightly more power may prefer the Suzuki Access 125. With both scooters priced almost the same, choosing between them comes down to everyday feature needs.
