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2012Aprilia RS 125

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The 2012 Aprilia RS 125 is a two-stroke race-replica 125, one of the last of its kind. Its liquid-cooled 124.8cc single makes 24.1 hp in full-power form through a six-speed gearbox and chain, and a learner-restricted 15 hp version was also sold. An 805 mm seat, 120 kg wet weight and 14.5-litre tank complete it.

Capacity
124.8 ccm
Engine
Single, two-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Wet weight
120.0 kg
Seat height
805 mm
Power
24.1 HP (18.0 kW)
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What’s new for the 2012 Aprilia RS 125

vs the 2011
Spec20112012
Fuel capacity 14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons) 14.50 litres (3.83 US gallons)
Front suspension Upside down hydraulic fork, 40 mm. Wheel travel 120 mm. Upside down hydraulic fork, 40 mm.
Rear suspension Swingarm with asymmetric members in thin wall box section cast aluminium. Hydraulic monoshock with adjustable spring preload. Wheel travel 120 mm. Swingarm. Hydraulic monoshock with adjustable spring preload.
Other years 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 17Agility 78Comfort 30Off-road 3Touring 22Road manners 75
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.

Will it fit you?

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At 805mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 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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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
124.8 ccm
Power
24.1 HP (18.0 kW)
CO2 Emissions
2 CO2 g/km
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.2008 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke
54.0 x 54.7 mm
Compression
12.5:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric
Ignition
CDI
Lubrication system
Separate mixing with variable displacement, volumetric pump.
Torque
Not on record - add it
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Multi-plate in oil bath.
Performance
Top speed
120.0 km/h (74.6 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1345 mm
Overall length
1955 mm
Overall width
720 mm
Overall height
1100 mm
Seat height
805 mm
Wet weight
120.0 kg
Fuel capacity
14.50 litres
Reserve fuel capacity
3.50 litres
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Sloping twin-spar frame in thin wall box section cast aluminium, with reinforcement cross-ribbing.
Front suspension
Upside down hydraulic fork, 40 mm.
Rear suspension
Swingarm. Hydraulic monoshock with adjustable spring preload.
Front wheel travel
120 mm
Rear wheel travel
120 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
320 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
220 mm
Front tyre
110/70-R17
Rear tyre
150/60-R17
Other
Color options
Black, white
Comments
Listed power is the full-power version; a learner-restricted version rated 11 kW (15 hp) was also sold.

Specs last verified against published sources: .

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 199720042011201220202027
Capacity 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc 124 cc
Dry weight 117 kg — — — 122 kg —
Seat height 780 mm 805 mm 805 mm 805 mm 820 mm 820 mm
Fuel capacity 13 L 14 L 14 L 14.5 L 14.5 L 14.5 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Aprilia RS 125?

The 2012 Aprilia RS 125 has a Capacity of 124.8 ccm (7.62 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Aprilia RS 125 have?

The 2012 Aprilia RS 125 has a Power of 24.1 HP (18.0 kW).

How many gears does the Aprilia RS 125 have?

The 2012 Aprilia RS 125 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

How much does the Aprilia RS 125 weigh?

The 2012 Aprilia RS 125 has a Wet weight of 120.0 kg (264.6 pounds).

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