Built around Aprilia's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2001 Aprilia ETX 125 relies on a 124.8 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.1 HP (8.8 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 14 Nm (10.3 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 97 HP per liter and a 750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (6,750 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the ETX 125 measures 129 kg (284 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.66 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 915 mm (36 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,475 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1987 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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