The first ETX 125,
marketed in 1984, is characterized by a Rotax 126 engine with no exhaust valve
RAVE Aprilia and is the first mass-produced to fit the engine produced by the
Austrian company. At a pre-series marketed at the end of 1984 is immediately
followed by the final version sold in January 1985. The final version differs
from the pre-set for the following changes:
Frame paintedinred(in
thepre-series is paintedsilver) Air scoopspaintedgray(in thepre-series painted white) Sellablue or redwithwhite
screen-printedsidewaysinthewrittenAprilia (in pre-productionon the flankssaddle isscreen-printed"ApriliaETX") Differentgraphicdecalsofthe tank (the fairings arepainted whiteinboth versions)
The ETX has a nice line with
superstructures well designed and implemented. Valid and complete
instrumentation with water thermometer placed on the radiator itself and the
beautiful blocks electrical CEV. The chassis - the same as for the pre-series -
uses a single beam steel frame to cradle split square tube of a conventional
fork Marzocchi 35mm coupled to a rear suspension that uses the proven APS
system. The braking system uses a 230 mm front disc and rear drum by a 125mm. The Rotax 126 engine is equipped with reed valve induction, forced circulation
cooling and automatic mixer. There are no exhaust valve, balance shaft or
electric starter. The maximum power is at the wheel of 18.28hp at 8250
rpm and the maximum speed of 121.5 km / h. Price in 1984: Lire 3,250,000