Aprilia RX 125 (1983-84)

The Aprilia RX 125 was a motorcycle produced between 1983 and 84. It had a single cylinder, two stroke engine with a capacity of 124.8 cc and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. It was both electric and kick start and had a six-speed transmission with final drive via chain. The bike was liquid cooled and had hydraulic telescopic fork suspension at the front and a swingarm with single shock absorber at the rear. The brakes were drum, both front and rear, and the tyres were 3.00-21 at the front and 4.00-18 at the rear. The bike weighed 91 kg and had a fuel capacity of 8.5 L. The motorcycle was road tested by Motosprint in 1990 as part of a group test.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia RX 125

Year: 1983 – 84
Engine: Single cylinder, two stroke
Capacity: 124.8 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 54 x 54.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Starting: Electric and kick
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Swingarm with single shock absorber
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-21
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dry Weight: 91 kg / 201 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal
Road Test: Motosprint 1990 Group Test