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MotoLibrary Score
43/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.2 hp/kg
Top Speed
155 km/h
Torque
19 Nm
Engine
125 ccm
Technical Overview
2003 Aprilia RS 125 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Aprilia's sport motorcycle platform, the 2003 Aprilia RS 125 R features a 124.8 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 28.8 HP (21 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 18.7 Nm (13.8 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 230.8 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (11,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the RS 125 R measures 139 kg (306 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.83 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,345 mm (53 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 155 km/h (96 mph).
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