Leonardo 125

1997 Aprilia Leonardo 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Aprilia for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 1997 Aprilia Leonardo 125 features a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12 HP (8.8 kW) while maximum torque reaches 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft). With a specific output of 96 HP per liter, 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 Leonardo 125 measures 123 kg (271 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.25 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1997 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.