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TX 125

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36 /100 Commuter
Power
10 HP
Top Speed
100 km/h
Engine
124 ccm

1988 Aprilia TX 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Aprilia's motorcycle lineup, the 1988 Aprilia TX 125 pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10 HP (7.3 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.6 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the TX 125 measures 85 kg (187 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.5 kg per horsepower). The 10-liter (2.6 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 2 indexed model years from 1987 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
80.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.5 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power 10.0 HP (7.3 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Compression 9.5:1
Bore x Stroke 54.0 x 54.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel Control Rotary valves
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 2.75-21
Rear Tyre 4.00-18
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 85.0 kg (187.4 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 10.00 litres (2.64 US gallons)
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