Aprilia RS125R

Aprilia RS125R: FAST, FAST, FUN, IF NOT NEW! (459 words)
by dan-parker - written on 27.06.01 (Very useful, 1494 readings)
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What a jump from its younger brother the RS50, well the look is practically the same, but obviously great power difference. To start, the RS50 is an over-priced heap of un-reliable wanna be superbike! Not to mention its Snail-Pace acceleration. OK, this may beat most 50cc's, but a couple of my mates had them and I had a new Yamaha TZR50, which left them standing! Also, the fact that this bike can do 70-75mph, is utter nonsense. One of my mates had an RS50 (R reg), and we couldn't beat one another on top speed, we were both pushing 67mph, down the dual-carriage way (speed limit was 70mph!). So i suppose this isnt far of it, but on the straight and up ...

Super Racer: Available to 17 year olds on new laws. (290 words)
by fattw@ - written on 12.10.00 (Useful, 757 readings)
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Before I start I have to say that this is my friend's opinion because it's his bike so the following is not written by me: The first thing you encounter when you get on the bike is the weight, which is only 130kg. The first time I had to drive away was fairly difficult. You need to have the rpm in the 8000 plus area to get the bike moving. After a few days of almost solid, back breaking riding I got the trick and it started to get more fun. The sound is high and energetic (if a tiny bit squeeky). It forces you up to race away at the traffic lights, instead of moving along with the cars. The seating position is sporty and well enough, if you are no ...

Aprilia RS125R: Learners racer but faster than some 600`s. (452 words)
by flymo - written on 08.08.00 (Useful, 815 readings)
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When i bought this bike it was restricted and felt fast until i was learning on 650`s. Then it wasnt good and you never expected what was coming next. You pass your test and get the blanking plate off. WOW!! Then it`s fun and is a bike that needs your full attention. Lose concentration and it will bite you but keep with it and it`ll be the best buzz of your life. Th Aprilia bike`s really are just racing bikes with lights and indicators so do take note that they need a lot of attention. They are not so good when you are running them in because when restricted they are really slow. You realise why when you have it de-restricted. It is 12bhp with top speed available ...