Length: 1953 mm / 76.8 in
Width: 740 mm / 29.1 in
Height: 1138 mm / 44.6 in
Wheelbase
1350 mm / 53.1 in
Seat Height
820 mm / 32.3 in
Dry Weight
122 kg / 269 lbs
Fuel Capacity
14.5 Liters
/ 3.8 gal
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Aprilia revealed the 2013 version of its RS 125 model. The bike
features Aprilia’s latest technologies developed using the
experience gained in GP racing.
As far as design goes, the Aprilia RS 125 is distinguished by
its sharp lines which give a sporty and aggressive look. The
sporty look of the bike is enhanced by the GP inspired tail and
the crossed spoke wheels.
The Aprilia RS 125 is propelled by a single cylinder, two stroke
engine which features crankcase reed valve intake, liquid
cooling, an anti-vibration balancer shaft and an automatic
mixing system. To make its engine as efficient as possible,
Aprilia combined it with a catalytic converter and precision
carburation. Thanks to these two features the engine is able to
meet the Euro 3 emission standards.
Aprilia has always been the undisputed leader in 125 cc
supersports, a market segment in which Aprilia has pioneered new
concepts and advanced solutions, and developed technology that
others have struggled to follow. Like all Aprilia motorcycles,
the RS 125 has benefited from the sophisticated technology that
has been developed over years of success in GP racing, and
quickly transferred into production. Over the years, the RS 125
has forged a reputation as the standard setter for sports 125’s.
Sales success has come naturally too, with the RS 125 topping
the sales tables on major European markets. The RS 125 is the
inevitable choice of riders entering Sport Production racing.
And rightly so, because when the competition gets tough, there
is simply no other bike like the Aprilia RS 125. The Aprilia RS
125 offers young riders the best in components and equipment,
and a concentration of technical refinements worthy of a
flagship supersport.
The following are just some of the main
features of the Aprilia RS 125:
tried and tested yet extremely sophisticated Rotax two stroke
engine;
super-rigid aluminium frame and swingarm derived from Aprilia’s
vast GP experience;
upside down fork;
front brake with radial caliper and four opposed pistons;
RSV 1000 R style fairing, windshield and tail;
RSV Factory style, crossed spoke wheels;
analog/digital instrument panel with multi-functional computer;
RSV Factory style, forged steering yoke;
oval section racing silencer with riveted end plates;
Style
The mean, cutting edge look of the new RS 125 tells you that
this is a professional racing machine. The styling of the RS,
like that of all Aprilia sports bikes, is the result of
painstaking aerodynamic research.
The fairing, for example, was perfected by extensive wind tunnel
testing, to guarantee great wind protection and minimum drag for
maximum racetrack efficiency. The fairing, windshield and tail
not only look mean and aggressive, but allow the RS 125 to reach
a blistering top speed, eliminating all turbulence around the
rider and allowing man and machine to become one.
The latest generation twin halogen headlight also adds to the
mean look of the new RS 125, and delivers a high power light
beam for enhanced visibility and safety at night. The sleek tail
looks exactly like the tail of a GP racer. Thanks to the effort
put into the design of the RS 125’s tail, not even the passenger
seat disturbs the bike’s impeccable lines.
The crossed spoke wheels are not only
lighter and more stylish, but safer and more reliable too.
Engine
The powerful but reliable, single cylinder, two stroke,
Rotax-Aprilia engine needs no introduction. Over the years it
has won a reputation for being unbeatable on the track and
dependable on the road.
Still today, this engine boasts technical solutions that are
state-of-the-art for two strokes, including a crankcase reed
valve intake, liquid cooling, an anti-vibration balancer shaft,
and an automatic mixing system. The RS 125’s engine has been
constantly updated over the years to keep in line with the
latest emission control legislation without penalising
performance. A catalytic converter and precision carburation has
won Aprilia’s single cylinder two stroke homologation to Euro 3
standards. And the amazing thing is that this has been achieved
without losing out on performance: the Aprilia RS 125 engine
remains the reference point for all 125 cc powerplants.
Chassis
Without a doubt, the most advanced single component on the RS
125 is its frame. Developed from Aprilia’s vast experience in GP
125 racing, the RS 125 frame is made from cast aluminium alloy
with cross-ribbing reinforcement. Despite its extremely light
weight, this advanced structure achieves amazing torsional
rigidity, setting the standards for Aprilia’s competitors.
The box section, aluminium alloy swingarm has the highest
torsional rigidity of all production 125 cc swingarms.
Differential side members enable the exhaust to follow a path
that maximises engine performance and enables more acute angles
of lean to be achieved on bends without risking dangerous
contact with the asphalt.
The suspension too plays a fundamental role in ensuring not only
the RS 125’s performance, but its safety and comfort too. The RS
125 can rely on an upside-down fork that has been optimised for
maximum performance on the racetrack while also delivering a
more satisfying ride on public roads.
The rear suspension features rising rate linkages based on
Aprilia’s 125 GP racing technology, for excellent traction and
superb comfort even over uneven road surfaces. The hydraulic
monoshock that provides the damping for the swingarm is also
adjustable in spring preload.
Brakes
Like any self-respecting supersport motorcycle, the RS 125 has
to have the best when it comes to components. The braking system
is the best available, and designed for maximum efficiency under
competitive riding conditions. The front brake is a genuine
state-of-the-art, high performance system with a radial caliper
and four opposed pistons. In addition to the 320 mm front disc,
the system also incorporates a radial master cylinder and
aeronautical hoses for maximum precision and unrivalled braking
power. The rear disc is 220 mm in diameter and is also equipped
with metal braided hoses for perfectly balanced, high
performance braking.
Equipment
The Aprilia RS 125 is packed with prestige components. Compact
and impressively light in weight, the instruments include an
analog rev counter and a multifunctional digital display with an
on-board computer that can be operated from the handlebars. The
speedometer, rev counter, coolant temperature gauge and
exclusive racing chronometer put you in total control. The
on-board computer even has provision for interfacing with the
optical finishing systems used on racetracks.
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