APRILIA AF1 125 Project 108 Sport (1987-1988) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1988, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia AF1 125 Project 108 Sport, a fully faired motorcycle best suited for entry-level riders searching for a machine capable of delivering an adrenaline rush with every throttle twist.

The bike was characterized by standard features in the visual department, such as a full fairing with a dual, round headlight system, a windscreen, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a single-sided swingarm, and three-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike was built around a steel frame with a four-way anti-dive-adjustable telescopic fork guiding the front wheel and a Sebac shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the stopping power, the bike rolled on 16-inch three-spoke aluminum wheels fitted with a 260 mm brake disc on the front and a 240 mm brake disc on the rear wheel, offering optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 1988 Aprilia AF1 125 Project 108 Sport had installed a 124cc two-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with a 28 mm Dell'Orto carburetor in charge, boasting 25 hp with maximum strength at 10,000 rpm and 18 Nm 913 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was sent to a six-speed gearbox with a wet multi-disc manual clutch and redirected to the rear end via a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to 157 kph (97 mph).