Aprilia RS125 .

Advantages: Probably the fastest standard 125 available.
Disadvantages: Cost of the bikes.

...Well where do i start with this fantastic peace of Italian engineering. When i was 16 i used to own a scooter (50cc) which was pants by the way! so when i turned 17 i decided i wanted a 125 until i passed my driving test to drive a car. So i had a look about at a few bikes on the net and i was either going to buy a one of these chinese imports, brand new for around £1000 or buy a second hand well known make bike for about the same price. Then i seen these aprilia rs125 bikes and had herd by a lot of people that they were the fastest 125's you can get so i looked into it a bit more then decided i wanted one, not long after searching for one in my price range i found one on EBay for 2000 model for £450 i think it was but it had a few days left but i wanted to go and view the bike so my dad took me to view it with the cash just in case...

lionhunter07 19.11.2008 · Read review
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Aprilia Rs125 Pure 2 stroke Italian Stallion fun

Advantages: Handling, Looks, Engine, Performance per cc
Disadvantages: High Maintenance, Use expensive Fully Synthetic oil

...maintenance manuals out there for the vehicle which makes doing most jobs on the bike DIY able. I recently fitted a new piston and rings myself cost for parts around £100. I think the RS fast enough for a 125cc and think that it is best off left standard as it is highly strung enough as it is and best left modified only for race series's where frequent engine rebuilds arn't a problem. Depending on the year though certain parts can be fitted genuine aprilia parts to create the fastest stock RS. Thinks like decatted origianl exhaust and 34mm carb for example. I can recommend a good set of tyres i have been using the d209GP's very very sticky but i don't like to compromise on the only thing keeping me upright :). Some perfomance stats which i have done myself off road are 0-60 -6.5s 99 on a flat -Wind dependant and wider weight dependant...

projectpug 12.06.2009 · Read review
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Aprilia Rs125 tetsuya Harada race rep

Advantages: Nimble, peaky 2 stroke engine, lightweight fun for teens and adult alike
Disadvantages: Running costs, possibiltiy of 'dumping it', winter!

...I have an Aprilia RS125 Tetsuya Harada race rep, which i have owned since October 2000, i brought the bike brand new and had no hassles with it up to its first service at 600 miles. The servicing was done by Motorcycle city which then changed names to Riossi and ha now shut, Riossi is part of the Dixon motor group, before you buy any vehicle i would strongly suggest that you check that Dixon motor group do not own the garage / dealership etc you are planning to buy from before their customer service is useless, in fact its not that good! Anyway, my bike was serviced and ran OK until it had complete 1800 miles, then it kept cutting out in when i selected neutral at the lights and sometimes the starter motor wouldn't engage and i had to manually force it round, having had this as a problem for around a moth i thinking that all my...

shotgun_norman 11.04.2005 · Read review
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Aprilia RS250

Advantages: Resonably cheap, Italian design, Fast engine, Execellant Suspension, Good aerodynamics
Disadvantages: Expensive parts, High maintenance, High fuel consumption

...I bought an Aprila RS250 for racing. Of course in the UK you can buy this as a road bike, but many find there way onto the race circuits for their superb racing characteristics. Suspension, engine, fairings in standard trim are enough to embarrass most big bikes owners on track days as I have frequently found out. Aprilia’s can be tuned and it is not that expensive (approx 70bhp for £1000), however they will become fragile. The engine is a Suzuki RGV250 motor and has the same Achilles heel with the power valves needing constant checking (esp. if racing). There have been two major releases to date, with the second being the one to go for. The earlier one had a slower engine and the forks were not up to the job. For the road, yes I would ride it as a Sunday day blast tool but that would be it and be prepared to loose your license...

apriliaandy 28.08.2001 · Read review
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Aprilia MOJITO Custom review.

Advantages: Convincing retro styling, 'big scooter' feel
Disadvantages: Almost completely made of plastic, low quality, Italian electrics, underpowered.

...The Aprilia Mojito Custom 50 (Formerly Habana) is one of the most convincingly classically styled scooters out there; it is physically large compared to other 50's, with wide 'chrome' handlebars, large comfy seat and big bodywork. Aesthetically, this scooter is flawless, bags of 'chrome' and sweeping 50's/60's curves which turn heads wherever you go. As I mentioned, the wide bars and comfy seat offer a very different and more comfortabe riding position than is offered by its competitors, such as the SR50. When you sit on this scooter you feel like you're at the helm of something much larger; although still low to the ground and manageably light, this scooter does make other attempts at classically styled scoots look unimpressive. You might be wondering why I'm using the term 'chrome', well, thats because upon further inspection...

Castrophony 20.01.2006 · Read review
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Aprilia rs 125 2000

Advantages: Speed, handling, value, cheap tax insurance
Disadvantages: high maintenance, some dodgy engineering

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tiddsey 16.03.2007 · Read review
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Aprilia Habana aka Mojito

Advantages: Gorgous, comfortable, brilliant fuel economy
Disadvantages: Initially expensive and a few design flaws.

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mollbird 06.05.2006 (17.06.2006) · Read review
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Proper Head-turner!

Advantages: Good Top Speed, Great Handling, Great Brakes.
Disadvantages: Very Unreliable, Expensive Replacement Parts.

..., the exhaust has a catalytic converter inside it. This decreases the speed and acceleration as the gas has to go through the catalytic converter. However, if you do what i did and buy an aftermarket exhaust, you'll eliminate this problem. - If your planning on going on long runs then comfort isn't brilliant. After being on the bike for a couple of hours you'll get pretty restless and when you get off, your knees/wrists will feel pretty strained. - The sound isn't brilliant, however if you buy a sports exhaust it sounds slightly better. Also, air filters make it sound a bit more meaty. - Buying brand new real Aprilia parts can be a problem. If your bike isnt running your pretty much screwed. It takes about 2 weeks for parts to come as their from Italy. - Im on my 3rd battery - after a few months they'll stop charging themselves and you...

RS50_RS50 07.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of Aprilia RS50

RS250 - Best Avoided

Advantages: Good looks, 2 stroke smells
Disadvantages: unreliable, expensive parts - Italian

...I thought I had better share my brief affair of 6 months with a 1995 Aprilia RS250. I am not going to bother going through the specs - you can get that info from numerous websites. When reading reviews it is important to understand what the product is like to live with on a dialy basis and find out what it does well and what it doesn't do so well. so....................... I bought one just for a bit of fun over the summer months - and what a big mistake it was. Riding the RS gives you horns, the handling is phenomenol. It is just so light and flickable that twisty roads are a pleasure. The tyre stick like the provrbial to the shovel and the engine just wants to be revved. The harder you thrash it the more it likes it. It just screams and screams, and....screams. The RS is hard work to ride and requires thrashing. It's lack...

yackers1 15.03.2007 · Read review
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real head turner

Advantages: fast, very attractive
Disadvantages: electrical problems

...a catalytic converter inside it. This decreases the speed and acceleration as the gas has to go through the catalytic converter. However, if you do what i did and buy an aftermarket exhaust, you'll eliminate this problem. - If your planning on going on long runs then comfort isn't brilliant. After being on the bike for a couple of hours you'll get pretty restless and when you get off, your knees/wrists will feel pretty strained. - The sound isn't brilliant, however if you buy a sports exhaust it sounds slightly better. Also, air filters make it sound a bit more meaty. - Buying brand new real Aprilia parts can be a problem. If your bike isnt running your pretty much screwed. It takes about 2 weeks for parts to come as their from Italy. - Im on my 3rd battery - after a few months they'll stop charging themselves and you'll find yourself...

bennmcintyre16 06.11.2008 · Read review
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