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APRILIA RS 125, THE CHAMPION MAKER

The RS 125 is the undisputed leader among 125 cc supersports. Aprilia has always led the field in lightweight sports bikes, pioneering new concepts and advanced solutions, and developing technology that others have had to struggle to follow. Like all Aprilia sports motorcycles, the RS 125 has benefited from the sophisticated technology that has been developed over years of success in GP racing, and quickly transferred into production. Over the years, the RS 125 has forged a reputation as the standard setter for sports 125s. Sales success has come naturally too, with the RS 125 topping the sales tables on all European markets. The RS 125 is the inevitable choice of riders entering Sport Production racing. And rightly so, because when the competition gets tough, there is simply no other bike like the Aprilia RS 125.
The 2007 Aprilia RS 125 is designed and built for technical supremacy and has the looks to match. Its graphics are totally new and based entirely on those of the bike that dominated the 2006 250 GP world championship.

The Aprilia RS 125 gives young riders the best the market has to offer in terms of components and equipment, with a concentration of technical refinements that are not found on many superbikes.

The following are just some of the main features of the MY 2007 Aprilia RS 125.

 Tried and tested yet extremely sophisticated Rotax two stroke engine.
 Super-rigid aluminium frame and swingarm derived from Aprilias vast GP experience.
 Upside down fork.
 Front brake with radial caliper and four opposed pistons.
 RSV 1000 R style fairing, windshield and tail.
 RSV Factory style, crossed spoke wheels.
 Analog/digital instrument panel with multi-functional computer.
 RSV Factory style, forged steering yoke.
 Oval section racing silencer with riveted end plates.

STYLE
The mean, cutting edge look of the new RS 125 tells you that this is a professional racing machine. The styling of the RS is based on that of the RSV 1000 R and, as with all Aprilia sports bikes, is the result of painstaking aerodynamic research. The fairing, for example, was perfected by extensive wind tunnel testing, to guarantee GP class wind protection and minimum drag for maximum racetrack efficiency. The fairing, windshield and tail not only look mean and aggressive, but allow the RS 125 to reach a blistering top speed, eliminating all turbulence around the rider. Man and machine really can become one when the machine in question is an Aprilia RS 125.

The latest generation twin halogen headlight also adds to the mean look of the new RS 125, and delivers a high power light beam for enhanced visibility and safety at night.

The sleek tail looks exactly like the tail of a GP racer. Thanks to the effort put into the design of the RS 125s tail, not even the passenger seat disturbs the bikes impeccable lines.

The crossed spoke wheels are not only lighter and more stylish, but safer and more reliable too.

ENGINE
The powerful but reliable, single cylinder, two stroke, Rotax-Aprilia engine needs no introduction. Over the years it has won a reputation for being unbeatable on the track and dependable on the road. Still today, this engine boasts technical solutions that are state-of-the-art for two strokes, including a crankcase reed valve intake, liquid cooling, an anti-vibration balancer shaft, and an automatic mixing system. The RS 125s engine has been constantly updated over the years to keep in line with the latest emission control legislation without penalising performance. A catalytic converter and precision carburation has won Aprilias single cylinder two stroke homologation to Euro 3 standards. And the amazing thing is that this has been achieved without losing out on performance: the Aprilia RS 125 engine remains the reference point for all 125 cc powerplants.

CHASSIS
Without a doubt, the most advanced single component on the RS 125 is its frame. Developed from Aprilias vast experience in GP 125 racing, the RS 125 frame is made from cast aluminium alloy with cross-ribbing reinforcement. Despite its extremely light weight, this advanced structure achieves amazing torsional rigidity, setting the standards for Aprilias competitors.

The box section, aluminium alloy swingarm has the highest torsional rigidity of all production 125 cc swingarms. Differential side members enable the exhaust to follow a path that maximises engine performance and enables more acute angles of lean to be achieved on bends without risking dangerous contact with the asphalt.
The suspension too plays a fundamental role in ensuring not only the RS 125s performance, but its safety and comfort too. The 2007 RS 125 can rely on an upside-down fork that has been optimised for maximum performance on the racetrack while also delivering a more satisfying ride on public roads.

The rear suspension features rising rate linkages based on Aprilias 125 GP racing technology, for excellent traction and superb comfort even over uneven road surfaces. The hydraulic monoshock that provides the damping for the swingarm is also adjustable in spring preload.

BRAKES
Like any self-respecting supersport motorcycle, the RS 125 has to have the best when it comes to components. The braking system is brand new, and designed for maximum efficiency under competitive riding conditions. The front brake is a genuine state-of-the-art, high performance system with a radial caliper and four opposed pistons. In addition to the 320 mm front disc, the system also incorporates a radial master cylinder and aeronautical hoses for maximum precision and unrivalled braking power. The rear disc is 220 mm in diameter and is also equipped with metal braided hoses for perfectly balanced, high performance braking.

EQUIPMENT
The worlds top racing 125 obviously deserves top quality equipment. In addition to a high-tech chassis, the Aprilia RS 125 benefits from the most prestigious components available. The compact and lightweight, latest generation instruments are derived from those of the RSV 1000 R and include an analog rev counter and a multifunctional digital display incorporating an on-board computer that can be operated directly from the handlebars. To keep everything under control, the instrumentation includes a speedometer, rev counter, coolant temperature gauge and a racing chronometer. The system even has provision for interfacing with the optical finishing line devices found at many racetracks.

COLOUR SCHEMES
The latest colour schemes have been chosen to enhance the Aprilia RS 125s aggressive styling. The classical Aprilia Black and Aprilia White colour schemes have been joined for 2007 by an exclusive Spains N.1.
 
POWER KIT
A power kit, designed exclusively for racetrack use, is also available as an optional accessory to achieve the full potential of this amazing two-stroke engine.
The kit includes:
 racing expansion chamber exhaust
 complete racing exhaust valve
 control unit and solenoid for racing exhaust valve
 needle, main jet and atomiser for full power carburation
 racing spark plug

RS 125: STAR OF THE JUNIOR GP RACING DREAM
Aprilia has always been intent on helping young riders develop their skills. In the past, this involvement led to the RS 125 Challenge, one of the most prestigious single marque trophies, and the competition in which most of the Italian riders now competing at world championship level learned their trade.

In 2007 Aprilia will again be taking the lead in promoting motorcycling among the younger generation of riders. Aprilia is organising a prestigious new competition to give youngsters the chance to show their true colours with a minimum of expenditure. The protagonist, of course, will be the Aprilia RS 125, specially prepared for track use, the perfect machine for developing the talents of tomorrows champions.

Junior GP Racing Dream is an initiative of Aprilia in conjunction with FMI (the Italian Motorcycling Federation), and weekly motor sports magazine Motosprint. The competitions primary objective is to select a number of promising young riders and offer them the chance to enter the world of GP racing. Aprilias aim is clear: to keep alive the great racing tradition that has led to Italian riders dominating the world GP scene.
The competition is dedicated to boys and girls between the ages of 13 and 16 who dream of a career in motorcycle racing and who accept to take part in the selection process that leads up to the competition.

Main stages of the competition:
Initial selection for the 2007 season will begin in September, and will be free of charge for all those who enter by filling in the application form published in Motosprint.
The single marque challenge trophy will be held in 2007, using Junior GP version Aprilia RS 125s. Participation will be restricted to the 30 riders picked during initial selection.
The winner of the single marque trophy will be entered free of charge in the 2008 Italian GP Championship as a member of a team racing Aprilia 125 GPs.
The basic requirements for the Junior GP Racing Dream competition are as follows:
The competition is open to boys and girls born in the years 1994, 1993, 1992, and 1991.
The 2007 single marque challenge will be spread over 5 races.
A junior GP class FMI licence is required to participate in the 2007 challenge.
Selected riders will be issued with an FMI licence free of charge.
The entry fee for the Junior GP is 6,000.
For this fee, selected riders will receive:
An Aprilia 125 RS Junior GP for use in official trials, the warm-up, and the race itself. The bike will be supplied by Aprilia before the race and must be returned to Aprilia after the race.
Lots will be drawn before each race to determine the allocation of individual motorcycles to individual riders.
Race preparation and assistance.
Transport of the motorcycle to and from the circuit.
Spare parts, tyres, fuel and oil.
Leathers, helmet, gloves, and boots (participants must wear the protective clothing provided by the organisers).
At the end of the season, all material in use at the time (including the motorcycle used for the last race), will become the property of the rider.

Colours, specifications and technical data may be subject to change without prior notice.