Aprilia Tuono RS125 (2003 - 2005) review

Not as sexy as its faired siblings, but the more upright riding position will make more sense for learners
Good handling and cool looks.
Lacks the kudos of the RS series or the menacing presence of the full sized Tuono

A fraction of the size of its bigger brother and with a two-stroke engine. Comes in either 12bhp or 33bhp. For £2199 you can have the 50cc versionA fraction of the size of its bigger brother and with a two-stroke engine. Comes in either 12bhp or 33bhp. For £2199 you can have the 50cc version

Length (mm)1950
Width (mm)720
Height (mm)1350
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)805
Suspension FrontUpside-down hydraulic action telescopic fork, 40 mm Ø inners, wheel travel 120 mm
Suspension RearCast aluminium swing-arm with asymmetrical members and thin walled structural shell. wheel travel 120 mm
Adjustability RearHydraulic monoshock with adjustable spring preload
Wheels Front3.00 x 17
Wheels Rear4.00 x 17
Tyres Front110/70 ZR 17
Tyres Rear150/60 ZR 17
Brakes Frontfloating disk, Ø 320 mm. Four parallel piston call
Brakes Rearsingle disk, Ø 220 mm. Twin piston calliper, pisto
Tank Capacity (litres)14
Wheelbase (mm)1345
ChassisCast aluminium sloping twin-spar with thin walled structural shell and cross rib reinforcement

Cubic Capacity (cc)125
Bore (mm)54
Stroke (mm)54.5
Valve GearReed
Compression Ratio0.5
IgnitionCDI capacitor discharge electronic
CoolingLiquid cooled
Fuel DeliveryDell'Orto carburettor
Stroke TypeTwo Stroke
DriveChain