![]() ![]() Although we don’t have prices or arrival dates in European dealers, we do know what colors will be available. ![]() It also keeps track of your top speed, and there are two tripmeters. Aprilia says the electronic dash has something called a “travel diary.” We’re not sure what that is, however. ![]() The orange-background LCD dash is updated. The curb weight of under 300 pounds for both models helps make the Aprilia 125s more manageable. The SX’s seat is 34.6 inches above the pavement, and the RX’s saddle is another inch higher. Considering they will appeal to novices, the two Aprilia 125s have tall seat heights. Yes, we know-that doesn’t sound like much fun on a supermoto or dual-sport motorcycle. In addition to preventing skidding, the Bosch system also mitigates rear wheel lift. Both are actuated on by a floating dual-piston caliper. The SX has a 300mm front disc for maximum performance on pavement, while the RX has a dirt-friendly 260mm front disc. If the Aprilia 125s get ridden like supermoto and off-road machines, that number will probably go down. Estimated fuel consumption is low at 90 mpg. Sure, 8000 rpm sounds like a high rev-count for the maximum torque, but these are road-going 125s, so engine speed is critical to performance. While Euro licensing rules limit the engine to 14.75 horsepower, nothing stops the production of more acceleration-oriented torque. Aprilia tuned the 2021 SX 125 and RX 125 motors for more low-rpm torque. The new exhaust system has a new catalyst, and the muffler is steel. ![]() An iridium spark plug gets the fires burning. New valve springs and bucket tappets are more precise, as is the new camshaft. A Marelli MIUG4 ECU keeps track of the fueling and 32mm throttle body. There is a new air filter, new cylinder head, and the throttle body sits higher for a more direct shot into the new combustion chamber. However, the bottom end has been left alone. Aprilia redesigned the 124cc top-end in several ways. ![]()
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