NEW APRILIA RS 125 AND TUONO 125
Aprilia RS 125 is born out of the heritage and technology of the
RS family, which brought to life masterpieces like the RSV4 and RS 660. Aprilia
RS 125 is absolute sportiness for the youngest riders
Tuono 125 is the entry-level bike of the legendary Tuono, the
unbeatable V4 Hypernaked that is the symbol of power and control. Tuono 125:
all the passion and adrenaline of the Tuono family in just 125 cc
For 2021, RS 125 and Tuono 125, the only 'made in Italy'
eighth-litre bikes, have been profoundly revamped: new design, new and more
powerful engine, digital instrumentation, new ECU and, like every big Aprilia,
the exclusive aluminium frame, a guarantee of quality and effective riding
The new RS 125 and Tuono 125 are the latest heirs to the Aprilia
tradition of making best-in-class 125 motorcycles, strictly built in Italy.
Bikes designed for absolute fun, for the youngest riders and born out of the
unique experience accumulated by Aprilia Racing which, in the 125 class alone,
boasts 10 Rider World Championships, 10 manufacturer titles and 151 wins. The
bikes always stood out for their ultra-fine chassis architecture, aggressive
design and powerful engines. Aprilia has a true vocation for building
eighth-litre bikes with which many riders, both current and from the recent
past, have launched their careers to become champions.
The range of Aprilia 125 sportbikes has been entirely revamped.
Painstaking work has been done on the RS 125 and Tuono 125 to improve
performance, trim, safety, perceived quality and standard equipment.
The front end design on Aprilia RS 125 and Tuono 125 draws
inspiration from that of the brand new RS 660 and Tuono 660, among the most
highly anticipated and popular bikes with an aggressive and original look,
emphasised by the iconic triple front light assembly. For both bikes, the
lighting system is full
LED with the front turn indicators built into the
headlamps.
The dimensions of the front part on Tuono 125 have
been entirely revisited to make it more compact, although still ensuring that
protection from the air typical of all Tuono versions, just as the undercover
dimensions have been reduced, now more tapered. Both models have new fully digital
instrumentation with a wealth of useful trip information
(including the fuel gauge, instantaneous and average consumption, and residual
range). The instrument cluster is backlit with the rider's choice of two
colours (white or light blue) and installation ready for the Aprilia MIA
multimedia platform; this lets you connect your smartphone to the vehicle via
Bluetooth, turning it into a full-fledged on-board computer.
RS 125 and Tuono 125 also
stand out for their new,
advanced, two-channel ABS, developed in
collaboration with Bosch and featuring a tip-over system in the event of
emergency braking. Stability and grip on turns increases thanks to the new
Michelin tyres, with the rear now widened to 140 mm. The work done to improve
perceived quality is clear: the aluminium frame on RS 125 now boasts
a higher quality paint job, as do the engine, the footpegs and the fork yoke on
both models.
RS 125 and Tuono 125 are the
only eighth-litre bikes on the market made in Italy and fitted with an
aluminium frame made of die-cast aluminium spars with crossed reinforcement
ribs, the result of Aprilia's proverbial know-how in building superior chassis
architectures, capable of ensuring maximum stability and handling levels, both
on the road and on the track. Rounding out the superior-level chassis
architecture is the upside-down fork and the monoshock mounted on the asymmetric swingarm.
The braking system is also derived from higher category bikes,
counting on a radial
calliper (connected to the master cylinder using a
metallic braid line) that grips a 300 mm steel disc: the combination of these
technical choices and the new ABS system make it the best in class.
RS 125 and Tuono 125 boast
the highest capacity fuel tank in the category (14.5 litres), a more spacious
under-seat compartment, large enough for an 8" tablet (with optional USB
charging port) and they are the only ones with an electronic quick shift gearbox (optional).
The semi-handlebar on the RS 125 is now mounted in a position 18
mm higher to the advantage of riding comfort, but without compromising its
well-known qualities in the most sporty riding situations.
Making its début on both models is the new single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
engine with four-valve timing, entirely revamped in the
thermodynamics area, with a new head for the redesigned combustion chamber, new
intake and exhaust ducts and a new iridium spark plug. The cam axles with more
aggressive valve control are also new, whereas the entire intake line was
redesigned and now has a brand new air filter. The throttle body is now located
in a higher position in order to make the intake air flow to the head more
direct. The exhaust line has been entirely redesigned and now has a new exhaust
system with a new and more efficient catalysis system. The torque curve is now even more robust and maximum power is developed at lower
revs which, among other things, allows for lower fuel
consumption, thanks in part to the more refined electronic management
guaranteed by the new
Marelli MIUG4 ECU.
The ratio of the final drive (featuring a chain with O-rings) has
been increased, adopting a 58-tooth sprocket, to exploit as much engine power
as possible. On the road, this translates into more responsive performance when
the throttle is twisted, providing more fun in sport and easier handling during
urban commutes.
Aprilia RS 125 is
available in two liveries: Aprilia Black, characterised by the spectacular
combination of black and red, and Sintesi Blue, distinguished by brighter
colours. RS 125 is also available in the GP Replica version with graphics
extremely similar to those of the Aprilia RS-GP MotoGP bikes and it comes
standard with the electronic quick shift gearbox and the single-seat tail
fairing to cover the passenger's seat.
Aprilia Tuono 125 is
available in three liveries: Aprilia Black, characterised by the combination of
red and block; Lightning White with attractive matt white and grey colours, as
well as the more sombre Arrow Gray, with glossy grey and black colours.