Positioned in Aprilia's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2023 Aprilia RS 125 pairs a 124.2 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.8 HP (10.8 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.2 Nm (8.3 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 119.2 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,000 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 RS 125 measures 144 kg (317 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.73 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,350 mm (53.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 558 km (347 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 21 indexed model years from 1997 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
119.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.73 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–10,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~558 km (347 mi)
Engine
Displacement124.2 ccm (7.58 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power14.8 HP (10.8 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque11.2 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.3 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression12.6:1
Bore x Stroke58.0 x 47.0 mm (2.3 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionECU Electronics Magneti Marelli MIUG4 ø 32 mm
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultiple discs, in oil bath
DrivelineFinal drive ratio 13/58
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.60 litres/100 km (38.5 km/l or 90.47 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases60.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium perimeter
Front SuspensionUpside down hydraulic fork, 40 mm.
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