APRILIA RS 125 (1997-1998) Specs, Performance & Photos

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 models manufactured between 1992 and 1995 packed an angular tail section, a swept front fairing, a square headlight, three-spoke wheels, an electric starter or kickstart, and analog gauges. In this year's range, there was only one model that denoted RS 125 R on the fuel tank, which was painted red and black.

In 1996, a new version of the RS 125 was released without the “Extrema” designation, which retained much of its predecessor appearance but with several differences. Some notable differences included a new, improved Rotax 122 engine, air intakes integrated into the upper portion of the middle fairing, a rounded headlight, and a digital gauge in place of the temperature gauge.

In 1997, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Aprilia RS 125, a small displacement sports replica in its second production year, as a revised version that delivered the same specifications as the previous one without any modifications.

As for the power figures, the 1997 Aprilia RS 125 had its soul brought to life by a 124cc two-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine mounted at its core, boasting 34 hp at 11,250 rpm and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) torque at 10,000 rpm.