APRILIA RS 125 (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2001, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Aprilia RS 125, a sports replica powered by a small displacement engine. It was in its third production year after its last revision in 1999.

The 2001 model came in the same shape and form as the previous one, packing the same technical, performance, and visual characteristics without any significant modifications whatsoever.

In the visual department, the motorcycle packed standard fittings, like a full fairing, a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the left-hand side, and five-spoke alloy wheels.

The motorcycle's suspension system comprised a 40 mm inverted telescopic fork on the front with 120 mm of travel and a single shock absorber on the rear with 120 mm wheel travel.

The braking power was achieved by a 320 mm brake disc on the front wheel tied to a four-piston caliper and a 240 mm brake disc bolted to the rear squeezed by a dual-piston caliper, offering optimum stopping power.

As for power, the 2001 Aprilia RS 125 had its soul brought to life by a 124cc two-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by a Dell'Orto carburetor, delivering an output power of 34 hp at 11,250 rpm and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) torque at 10,000 rpm.

The engine's power was redirected to the rear axle through a six-speed transmission that launched the bike to a top speed of 171 kph (106 mph).