Sportbikes

2027Aprilia RS 125

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The 2027 Aprilia RS 125 is a lightweight sport bike engineered for beginner and intermediate riders seeking an accessible entry into sportbike performance. Powered by a 124cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine delivering 14.8 horsepower, it combines nimble handling with modern electronics and a six-speed gearbox. Known for its aggressive styling and track-ready ergonomics, the RS 125 excels as an affordable platform for developing riding skills.

Capacity: 124.2 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 144.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 14.8 HP (11.0 kW) @ 10500 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail3%

Cornering82%

City riding62%

Daily riding60%

Touring18%

Two-up18%

Track58%

Best for: A pint-sized track-styled sportbike built for spirited backroad riding, carving corners, commuting, and learning proper sport riding skills.
Built for: A miniature superbike with real GP-inspired attitude - eager, revvy single that must be worked hard, delivering big-bike thrills at modest speeds.
Not ideal for: Not for those wanting outright speed, relaxed touring comfort, two-up practicality, off-road use, or a laid-back upright commuter.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2027 Aprilia RS 125, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Official figures come from a gentle lab test - most riders use 10-30% more fuel than this, so expect less range in real riding, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

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out of 100Poor

The Aprilia RS 125 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 60.3% of the time, 21.6 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 6% of models.

This covers every year of the model.

60.3%Passed first time

29.7%Failed outright

10.0%Fixed during test

13,000Typical miles

38,170Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

0-10k

67%

10-20k

57.8%

20-30k

54.2%

30-40k

56%

40-50k

56%

50k+

54.4%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered

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Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 5

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	Honda Grom	53 Average	5,513
2	Suzuki GSX-R125	29 Below average	3,396
3	KTM RC 125	27 Below average	2,609
4	Yamaha YZF-R125	14 Poor	63,423
5	Aprilia RS 125	6 Poor	38,170

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 124.2 ccm
Power: 14.8 HP (11.0 kW) @ 10500 RPM
Torque: 11.4 Nm (1.2 kgf-m) @ 8500 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 2.60 litres/100 km (38.5 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.1028 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 58.0 x 47.0 mm
Compression: 12.6:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Ignition: ECU Electronics Magneti Marelli MIUG4 ø 32 mm
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Multiple discs, in oil bath

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1350 mm
Overall length: 1968 mm
Overall width: 760 mm
Overall height: 1135 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Wet weight: 144.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 14.50 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.50 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium perimeter
Front suspension: Upside down hydraulic fork, 40 mm.
Rear suspension: Asymmetrical swingarm, monoshock absorber
Front wheel travel: 110 mm
Rear wheel travel: 120 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. ABS. Stainless steel disc with radial 4 piston calliper
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Stainless steel disc and calliper with single 30 mm piston.
Rear brakes diameter: 218 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 100/80-17
Rear tyre: 140/70-ZR17

Other

Color options: Space White, Aprilia Black, GP Replica Black
Comments: Listed for 2027; no US MSRP published.

Specs last verified against published sources: September 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1992	2001	2009	2019	2027
Capacity	125 cc	125 cc	125 cc	125 cc	124 cc
Dry weight	115 kg	115 kg	127 kg	—	—
Seat height	—	805 mm	805 mm	820 mm	820 mm
Fuel capacity	11.5 L	14 L	14 L	14.5 L	14.5 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ	Too few tests	4 Poor	13 Poor	32 Below average	Too new