Engineered by Aprilia for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1999 Aprilia 125 Classic features a 124.8 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.4 HP (8.3 kW) at 6,700 rpm while maximum torque reaches 13 Nm (9.6 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 91.3 HP per liter and a 700 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (6,700 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the 125 Classic measures 150 kg (331 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (13.16 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 720 mm (28.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,550 mm (61 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 103 km/h (64 mph).
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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