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

In 1990, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia 125 Red Rose, a small displacement motorcycle designed for riders searching for a classic-looking cruiser but still prefer a European-built machine. It was suitable for novice riders but also for the more experienced ones.

The 1990 Aprilia Red Rose came with the same package as the previous model, featuring the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The bike was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight with a chromed housing, a pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a single exhaust system mounted on the left side, and wire-spoke wheels.

Compared to the second series, the Aprilia Red Rose featured a rear suspension system comprised of two side-mounted shocks, a more slender front fender, a padded and stitched seat, double instruments, and a pulled-back handlebar.

In the performance department, the 1990 Aprilia 125 Red Rose had installed a 124cc two-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, boasting 27 hp at 10,250 and 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

As for the stopping power, the bike's 19-inch front wheel was fitted with a 260 mm brake disc engaged by a dual-piston caliper, while the 16-inch rear wheel was controlled by a 240 mm brake disc with a single-piston caliper.