At the heart of the 2008 Aprilia SportCity 125 scooter motorcycle, Aprilia relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 19.4 HP (14.2 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.7 Nm (8.6 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 156.5 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the SportCity 125 measures 148 kg (326 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.63 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 105 km/h (65 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2005 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
156.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.63 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,500 rpm
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power19.4 HP (14.2 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque11.7 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.6 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke57.0 x 48.6 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
LubricationWet sump. Forced circulation with mechanical pump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic centrifugal dry clutch
Performance
Top Speed105.0 km/h (65.2 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeOpen cradle in high tensile strength steel
Front SuspensionHydraulic telescopic fork with 35 mm stanchions.
Front Travel100 mm (3.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionEngine unit acting as swinging arm. Double hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable preload.
Rear Travel80 mm (3.1 inches)
Wheelbase1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-15
Rear Tyre130/80-15
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight148.0 kg (326.3 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1314 HP/kg
Seat Height815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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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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