The all-new Suzuki Avenis 125cc scooter has been spotted in Kathmandu ahead of its imminent launch. The Avenis will be the Japanese two-wheeler’s third scooter in the Nepalese market, after the Suzuki Access 125 and the Suzuki Burgman Street 125.

The Avenis looks stylish and sporty with LED headlamp and tail lights, split grab handle, and alloy wheels. Weighing 106 kg, the Avenis rides on a 12-inch front wheel and a 10-inch rear wheel. The scooter also gets a 5.2-litre fuel tank. Equipped with a telescopic front fork and a mono-shock at the rear, the Avenis features a disc brake at the front and a drum brake in the back.

Powering the Avenis is a 124.3cc air-cooled engine that delivers 8.7 PS and 10 Nm of torque, which is the same as the Burgman Street 125. The motor is teamed with a CVT. The scooter measures 1,895mm long, 710mm wide, and 1,175mm high. It has a wheelbase of 1,265mm and a ground clearance of 160mm. The Avenis has a seat height of 780mm.

The Avenis gets features like an engine kill switch, side stand interlock, dual luggage hooks, and a digital instrument display with smartphone connectivity, among other features. The scooter also gets a new external hinge-type fuel cap for ease of fuelling and features like large under-seat space and a front box with a USB socket.

The Suzuki Avenis rivals the likes of TVS Ntorq 125, Yamaha RayZR 125, Honda Grazia 125, and Aprilia SR125. It is expected to be priced between Rs 2,50,000-Rs 3,00,000 in the Nepalese market.