Segment: Trial
Production years: 1998, 1999
In 1998, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia ETX 125, an entry-level small-displacement off-road motorcycle that debuted in 1984. Over its production period, the bike remained essentially unchanged.
The bike was part of the ETX line that debuted in 1984 with the ETX 125 two-stroke model, followed by the ETX 350 four-stroke model, and the 600cc version that never entered production and remained at a prototype level.
Compared to previous models, the 1998 ETX 125 featured the same package, delivering the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without significant modifications whatsoever.
The motorcycle had standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a small front cowl with a small square headlight, small side fairings, a one-piece dual seat, a luggage rack, an under-seat-mounted exhaust, and wire-spoke wheels.
In the suspension department, the bike packed a 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and a dual-sided swingarm tied to a single shock absorber on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.
As for the stopping power, the bike's wire-spoke wheels were fitted with a 230 mm brake disc on the 21-inch front wheel and a 125 mm drum braking unit on the 18-inch rear wheel.
The 1998 Aprilia ETX 125 had its heartbeat set by a 124cc two-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine mounted at its core, boasting an output power of 18 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder | Displacement: | 124 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.1x2.1 in OR 53 mm | Compression Ratio: | 15.5:1 | Horsepower: | 18/8250 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | DellOrto PHBH 28 carburetor |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | gears | Final Drive: | chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | adjustable monoshock | Front Brake: | single 250mm disc | Rear Brake: | single 220mm disc |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 90.4 in OR 2296 mm | Overall Width: | 33.5 in OR 851 mm | Seat Height: | 36 in OR 914 mm | Wheelbase: | 58.1 in OR 1476 mm | Ground Clearance: | 14.2 in OR 361 mm | Weight: | 254 lbs OR 115 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2.9 gallons OR 11.0 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 90/90 - 21 54R | Rear: | 120/80 - 18 62S |
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