APRILIA Red Rose Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Aprilia Red Rose and Aprilia Classic were two classic-styled cruiser motorcycles produced by Aprilia between 1988 and 2002. The Aprilia Red Rose was the first series, and the Aprilia Classic was the second series released in 1992.

The Aprilia Red Rose was part of the first series and was powered by a single-cylinder liquid-cooled Rotax engine found on both 50 and 125cc versions. It was a custom or street motorcycle similar to other models from other manufacturers, such as the Moto Guzzi Custom 125, Gilera Eaglet, Yamaha Virago 125, and Cagiva Roadster.

In 1991, 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.

The 1991 motorcycle featured the same package as previous models, delivering the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any changes whatsoever.

In the visual department, the bike had standard features, like 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.

The 1991 Aprilia 125 Red Rose had its heartbeat set by a 124cc two-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine mounted underneath its teardrop-shaped fuel tank, boasting 27 hp at 10,250 and 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

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.

The Aprilia Red Rose and Aprilia Classic were two motorcycles manufactured by Aprilia between 1988 and 2002. The Aprilia Red Rose was the first series, and the Aprilia Classic was the second series released in 1992.

In 1987, the Italian motorcycle maker presented the Aprilia 125 Red Rose at the Milan show. The bike was available in 50 and 125cc versions, and not only different in displacement but also in colors.

The Aprilia Red Rose, part of the first series, was powered by a single-cylinder liquid-cooled Rotax engine for both displacements. It was a custom or street motorcycle similar to other models, such as the Moto Guzzi Custom 125, Gilera Eaglet, Yamaha Virago 125, and Cagiva Roadster.

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.

As for colors, the 50cc version came with a sober paint job based on blue and red, featuring a tiny rose on the side of the fuel tank. The 125cc model featured a showy color, such as a metallic water green and a light metallic gray base.

As for the power figures, the Aprilia 125 Red Rose had its soul brought to life by a 124cc two-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 27 hp at 10,250 and 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.