Closed-cradle split at the level of the exhaust, made from
high tensile tubular steel
Front Suspension
40 mm upside-down telescopic fork., 260mm
wheel travel
Rear Suspension
Aluminium swinging fork with rectangular
cross-section, fitted on frictionless bushes, single hydraulic shock
absorber with piggy back.280mm wheel travel
Front Brakes
Single 320mm disc
Rear Brakes
Single 220mm disc
Front Tyre
110/70-17
Rear Tyre
150/60-17
Seat Height
678 mm
Dry-Weight
Fuel Capacity
11 Litres
THE CHOICE OF SUPERMOTARD!
An enthusiastic proposal, born to acquire
the characteristics of a continuously increasing segment, the one of
versatile supermotard; a motorbike able to attract youngster’s attention
with sport spirit in their veins but who also do not want to resign from the
ductility of an “enduristic” riding style.
Aprilia, as attentive as always to
fashions and the market, has decided to attack the small capacity
Supermotard segment. The first offering in this sense was the MX 50, now
followed by the bigger 125 cc version. The MX 125 Supermotard is a slick,
agile, easy-to-handle, dynamic, fast and extremely appealing bike. It
follows the latest trends in the Supermotard bikes, and is ideal for
everyday use. The MX 125 is perfect for a wide range of uses, featuring high
performance and is never caught off-guard in any situation. In fact, a
motorbike such as the MX 125 perfectly combines the professional essentials
of a “real” motorbike with the urban mobility needs of dynamic young riders,
without compromising on the “hard” ride, cultivating the passion of the
“motards” and the chance to learn the riding techniques of the champions in
this speciality. All clearly with the safety of the high level technical
components that define the 125 cc Aprilia motorbike.
Thanks to the power provided by the
Aprilia single-cylinder, 2-stroke 125 cc racing-derived engine, the MX 125
is a machine that “eats the elbows”, putting bikes with a more sporting
design and higher power in difficulty on mixed routes. The APRILIA MX 125 is
therefore destined to become the king of the elbows, in the hills or in the
mountains, thanks to its top performance and the handling and ridability of
a sporting motorbike. Yet this won’t stop its young purchaser from using it
to go to school or go out with friends, even with the girlfriend comfortably
on the back, thanks to the approval for transporting passengers.
The reactivity of the ride and the feline
sprint of the “Sport Production” derived two-stroke engine make the Aprilia
Supermotard a perfect “take off” bike at the lights, with complete peace of
mind, thanks to the suspension, brakes and tyres worthy of a larger capacity
motorbike, making the bike extremely safe and comfortable in all the hazards
that lurk on city roads. Paving stones, manhole covers, train tracks and
holes can be faced on the MX 125 with double the safety of the normal
scooter usually used around the town.
All, naturally, “sauced up” by a line
designed based on the most modern style concepts of the Supermotard
speciality, but with the ever present mark of the Aprilia personality, which
has always brought to each of the segments it operates in an unmistakeable
and often indelible sign of its style, with genial and innovative ideas.
Supermotard means safe fun and an authentic riding feeling. Aprilia
interprets this philosophy, shared by the young, true motorcycling
enthusiasts, to perfection. The MX 125 puts these concepts on the road.
DESIGN
Significant work has been done in terms of aesthetics by the APRILIA
designers, who have especially created a brand-new front section for the MX
125, made up of the new generation mudguard, front fairing and transparent
headlight; the ducts, the side panels, the plate holder and the smaller and
better connected rear headlight, the aluminium handlebars and the modern
digital dashboard.
RIDING POSITION
The MX 125 is a true supermotard, as demonstrated by its trim and the riding
position; the saddle, the footrests (widened for better grip), the
suspension, the brakes and the 17” spoke wheels make the MX 125 a winning
supermotard.
BRAKES AND SUSPENSION
The braking system on the APRILIA Supermotard is extremely powerful for a
125 cc bike: a 320 mm front disk with floating two-pot calliper, and a 220
mm rear disk, also with floating calliper. The 40 mm upside-down telescopic
fork features a wheel travel of 260 mm. The rear end features an adjustable
single hydraulic shock absorber with piggy back (able to guarantee uniform
operation); the wheel travel is 280 mm.
WHEELS
The main technical development in the creation of the Supermotard involves
the wheels. In the case of the MX 125, the new components include aluminium
spoke rims, 3.00” x 17 at the front and 4.25 x 17 at the rear. As a
consequence, the tyres chosen are the large 110/70-17” and 150/60-17” road
wheels, on the front and rear respectively.
ENGINE
The MX 125 engine is well known to 125 cc bike enthusiasts and experts, the
superlative APRILIA liquid cooled engine, with balancing countershaft. The
cylinder has a nickel and silicon carbide coating, which can deliver high
power while ensuring long piston life. The exhaust is made from stainless
steel, with built-in catalytic converter. An “absorption” type stainless
steel silencer is used, for better noise abatement. All naturally in
compliance with the upcoming Euro 2 emission standards. Lubrication is
managed separately using a mixer.
DASHBOARD
No corners have been cut in terms of the dashboard, confirming the desire to
create a versatile and practical bike for everyday use: the MX 125 digital
dash features a new, innovative design, with all the functions required for
the sporting use of the bike, and not only. Instant speed, maximum speed
(recorded), average speed, odometer, trip time, lap time, clock, flat
battery signal, oil in the mixer in reserve warning, service request signal.
All this plus the 5 lights for the blinkers, neutral gear, low beam, high
beam and the engine temperature/oil level.
The APRILIA MX 125 is dedicated to
today’s sixteen year olds, for whom the scooter is no longer exciting,
lovers of the motorbike and the sporting ride, but who find the exciting 125
sporting road bikes uncomfortable and a little impractical. A versatile,
high performance Supermotard, yet sleek and light for everyday use. Quality,
performance, advanced components and an appealing design are the keywords
that describe this Aprilia Supermotard.
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