APRILIA ETX 125 (1986-1987) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1986, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Aprilia ETX 125, a small-displacement motorcycle in its third consecutive year of production, featuring the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models.

The Aprilia ETX was a series of off-road motorcycles produced by Aprilia in Noale, Italy, from 1984 to 2001. The bikes were manufactured in three versions: the 125cc model with a two-stroke engine and the 350cc and 600cc versions with four-stroke engines.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a small front cowl with a rectangular headlight, a one-piece dual seat, a luggage rack, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a dual-sided swingarm, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 1986 Aprilia ETX 125 had installed a 124cc two-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 18 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm.

The engine was married to a six-speed manual transmission that delivered the power to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 122 kph (76 mph).

The bike was built around a single steel beam cradle frame with a 35 mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork and a 230 mm brake disc on the front. The rear end was controlled by a single shock absorber and a 125 mm drum braking unit.