APRILIA AF1 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

In 1989, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia AF1 125 Sintesi Replica, a limited edition motorcycle developed to resemble the official racing machine the House of Noale used in racing.

In the visual department, the bike had installed standard fittings such as a full fairing with two round headlights, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, a high-mounted silencer on the left side, a single-sided swingarm, a seven-spoke front and nine-spoke rear wheel.

For suspension, the bike packed a 38 mm upside-down telescopic fork guiding the front wheel and a single-sided swingarm tied to an adjustable monoshock on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

Braking-wise, the bike's 17-inch wheels were fitted with a 320 mm brake disc on the front and a 240 mm brake disc on the rear. The front was handled by a four-piston caliper, while the rear was controlled by a dual-piston caliper.

In the power department, the 1989 Aprilia AF1 125 Sintesi Replica had installed a 124cc two-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine at its core, boasting 28 hp with a peak force at 10,500 rpm and 18 Nm (13 lb-ft) torque at 10,000 rpm.

The power generated by the powerhouse was handled by a six-speed manual transmission that sent it to the rear end via a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 169 kph (103 mph).