APRILIA Classic 125 (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Aprilia Classic 125, a cruiser-style motorcycle built for around twelve years. It was suitable for riders of all ages searching for an American cruiser look on their machine.

The bike was presented in 1991 at the EICMA Show and released on the market in 1992. Compared to the Aprilia Red Rose, part of the first series, the Classic 125 version featured a lower and more modern package and a very low tapered-style exhaust system, just like the ones on Harley-Davidson models.

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle was fitted with standard features, like a round headlight upfront, a 33-degree raked front fork, a dual seat, an engine cover, dual side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, a single exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 33-degree rake telescopic fork on the front that offered 120 mm wheel travel and two hydraulic shock absorbers on the rear with 70 mm of travel, providing optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for braking purposes, the bike's wheels were fitted with a 230 mm disc on the front tied to a dual-piston caliper and a 160 mm drum braking unit on the rear, offering optimum stopping performance.

In the performance department, the 2002 Aprilia Classic 125 had installed a 124cc two-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine underneath its teardrop-shaped fuel tank, boasting 15 hp with a peak force at 6,600 rpm and 14 Nm (10 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.