Aprilia RS125
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Aprilia RS125 | |
Manufacturer | Aprilia |
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Production | 1980's-date (road and racing) |
Predecessor | Aprilia AF1 |
Class | Sport bike |
Engine | 124.8cc |
Torque | 20Nm at 11000rpm |
Suspension | Front : Upside down hydraulic fork, Ø 40mm. Wheel travel 120mm, Rear : Cast aluminium box section swingarm with asymmetric members. Hydraulic monoshock with adjustable spring preload. Wheel travel 120mm. |
Tires | Tubeless radial. Front 110/70 17”; rear 150/60 17" |
Wheelbase | 1345mm |
Dimensions | L 1950mm W 720mm at handlebars H 1100mm at windshield |
Seat height | 805mm |
Weight | 115 (dry), 139 (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 14 litres (3.5 litre reserve) |
Similar | Cagiva Mito, Honda NSR125, Derbi GPR125, Yamaha TZR125, Yamaha YZF-R125 |
The Aprilia RS125 is a GP derived replica sport production motorcycle. It is powered by a single cylinder 2-stroke, Nikasil coated aluminium cylinder block, liquid cooled 124.8cc Rotax engine.
Aprilia has had many Grand Prix victories in the 125cc and 250cc 2-stroke classes. With years of racing experience, Aprilia has released a new version of the RS125 with new looks, performance & styling.
Key features of the new Aprilia RS125 are: New frame technologies that promise superb agility and are much lighter than previous model. Combined with new frame structure and material the frame is a re-creation of the one used on the Aprilia GP125 racing bike. New racing wheels with Y-spoke configuration make the rim lightweight while retaining high strength. They are made from a die cast moulding process which reduces unsprung weight and guarantees rigidity under racing conditions.
The Aprilia RS125 is noted by many people as its engine is prone to breaking up easily in high revving situations. This means the engine needs to be rebuilt several times.
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[edit] Specifications
[edit] FullPower
55,3BHP
[edit] Final drive
Chain: 17/40 (2.35)
[edit] Clutch
Multi-disc in oil bath.
[edit] Frame
Cast aluminium, reinforced box section, sloping twin-spar frame.
[edit] Suspension
Front suspension: Upside down hydraulic fork, Ø 40mm. Wheel travel 120mm.
Rear suspension: Cast aluminium box section swingarm with asymmetric members. Hydraulic monoshock with adjustable spring preload. Wheel travel 120mm.
[edit] Brakes
Front: Floating Ø 320mm disc. Radial caliper with four different diameter pistons, Ø 32mm – Ø 27mm. Rear: Single Ø 220mm disc. Caliper with two Ø 30 mm pistons.
[edit] Wheels
Aluminium alloy. Front 3.00 x 17”; rear 4,00 x 17”.
[edit] Tyres
Tubeless radial. Front 110/70 17”; rear 150/60 17”.
[edit] Fuel tank
14 litres (3.5 litre reserve)
[edit] External links
- Aprilia RS125 Road test of the Aprilia RS125
- Aprilia.com - Official site
- Apriliaforum.com - Owners forum
- Aprilia.7kt.net - Norwegian owners forum