APRILIA RS 125 (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2008, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Aprilia RS 125, an entry-level small displacement sports motorcycle created for the youngest and less experienced Aprilia fans and the more seasoned ones who wanted a more agile machine.

The 2008 model came with the same package as the previous one, delivering the same visual, technical, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The Aprilia RS 125 was a Grand Prix-derived, small displacement sports production replica made by Aprilia in 1992 to replace the Aprilia AF1. It was produced until 2010, when it was replaced by the Aprilia RS4 125.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard features, such as a full fairing, a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with a rider lumbar support, a single exhaust system with a muffler mounted on the left-hand side, and multi-spoke wheels.

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a 40 mm upside-down telescopic fork on the front and a spring preload-adjustable hydraulic monoshock on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

The braking power was achieved by a 320 mm floating brake disc and a four-piston caliper on the front and a 220 mm brake disc with a two-piston caliper mounted on the rear, providing optimum stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2008 Aprilia RS 125 boasted 33 hp from a 124cc single-cylinder two-stroke liquid-cooled engine coupled to a six-speed transmission.