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Sport // Manual // 2024

Aprilia
RS 125

Italian race heritage at learner-legal scale.

Power

15 bhp

Weight

143kg

Top Speed

80 mph

From New

£5,099

Aprilia's RS 125 is the most authentically race-bred 125 sold in the UK. ALC2.0 chassis derived from the RSV4 Superbike, full LED lights, and the slipper clutch of the bigger bikes. Built for riders who think track first.

Who it's for

Future track-day riders. Anyone who wants the most authentically race-styled 125.

Pros

  • Race-derived ALC2.0 chassis
  • Slipper clutch standard
  • Best-in-class TFT dashboard
  • Authentic RSV4 styling

Cons

  • Aprilia dealer network smaller than Honda/Yamaha
  • Parts pricier than Japanese rivals
  • Aggressive ergonomics not for everyone

Full Specifications

Engine
Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement
124cc
Power
15 bhp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
7.8 lb-ft @ 8,250 rpm
Top speed
80 mph
Fuel economy
98 mpg
Fuel capacity
14.5 litres
Weight
143 kg (wet)
Seat height
820 mm
Transmission
6-speed manual with slipper clutch
Brakes
Front: 300mm disc, 4-piston radial caliper. Rear: 218mm disc.
Suspension
Front: 41mm USD. Rear: monoshock.
Wheels & tyres
17" cast aluminium
ABS
Dual-channel ABS
Service interval
6,000 miles / 12 months
Warranty
2 years unlimited mileage
Insurance group
Group 12
Available colours
GP Replica, Aprilia Black, Iridium Grey
Price new
£5,099
Price used
£3,300 – £4,200
CBT legal?
Yes
Full-licence keepable?
No — restricted to learners

Best for

  • Aspiring track riders
  • Italian-marque fans
  • Aggressive B-road riders

Trivia

  • Aprilia's 125 lineage dates to the original RS125 two-stroke of 1992.
  • Used in the Aprilia Sport Production race series.
  • Shares its 4-stroke engine architecture with the Tuono 125.

Don't have your CBT yet?

You need a valid DL196 certificate before you can legally ride the RS 125 on the road.

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