The Aprilia RC 125 was a motorcycle produced from 1977 to 1982. It was fitted with a single cylinder, two-stroke engine with a capacity of 125 cc and air cooling. The exhaust was a single pipe located under the seat and induction was by carburetor. The bike had a kick start and could produce a maximum power of 17.2 kW or 23 horsepower at 10,000 rpm. The transmission was six-speed and the final drive was a chain. The front suspension was a telescopic fork and the rear suspension was a swingarm with dual shocks featuring coil springs. Both the front and rear brakes were drum. The wheels were steel spoked with a 21-inch front tire and an 18-inch rear tire. The dry weight of the bike was 88 kg or 194 lbs. Despite being discontinued, the Aprilia RC 125 remains a classic motorcycle, popular with collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia RC 125
| Year | 1977 – 82 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke |
| Capacity | 125 cc / 7.6 cu in |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Exhaust | Single, under seat |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 17.2 kW / 23 hp @ 10 000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual shocks with coil springs |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Wheels | Steel spoked |
| Front Tyre | 21 in |
| Rear Tyre | 18 in |
| Dry Weight | 88 kg / 194 lbs |
