Aprilia RC 125 (1977-82)

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