APRILIA RS 125 (1998-1999) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1998, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Aprilia RS 125, a small displacement sports replica made by Aprilia from 1992 to 2010. The 1998 model came in the same form as the previous one without any modifications.

Between 1992 and 1995, the bikes 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, the model denoted RS 125 R on the fuel tank, which was painted red and black.

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

For suspension, the bike packed a 40 mm inverted telescopic fork on the front with 120 mm of travel and a monoshock on the rear with 120 mm of travel, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

Braking-wise, the bike's wheels were fitted with a 320 mm brake disc on the front with a four-piston caliper and a 240 mm disc on the rear with a dual-piston caliper, offering excellent stopping power.

In the power department, the 1998 Aprilia RS 125 had its heartbeat set by a 124cc two-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, boasting 34 hp at 11,250 rpm and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) torque at 10,000 rpm.