APRILIA ETX 125 (1990-1991) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1990, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia ETX 125, a small displacement off-road motorcycle in its seventh consecutive year of production. Compared to the larger 350cc version with a four-stroke engine, the 125 model featured a two-stroke power unit.

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

In the aesthetic department, the bike packed standard fittings, like a high-mounted front fender, a small front cowl with a small rectangular headlight, small side fairings, a one-piece dual seat, a luggage rack, and wire-spoke wheels.

Power-wise, the 1990 Aprilia ETX 125 had its muscles from a 124cc two-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a carburetor feeding the piston, delivering 18 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm.

The powerhouse was paired with a six-speed manual gearbox that redirected the power to the rear end via a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 122 kph (76 mph).

As for suspension, the bike packed a 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front end and a dual-sided swingarm coupled to a single shock absorber on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling.