aprilia rx125

[-Ali-]

its the 2002 model does any one have a picture of the 2002 model as i've looked on bikepics but no pics of it. Anyone one got any information on it? I know its a 2 stroke so can it be derestricted like the dt125? also can you get some sports exhausts as the exhaust will probably be gone by now so want a better one. thanks

[Kickstart]

Hi

Probably restricted the same as the RS, but leaving out the power valve and fitting a blanking piece. Pretty easy to get full power.

Doubt you will get a replacement exhaust for it easily, but it should be fine anyway.

All the best

Keith
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[-Ali-]

also when looking at a 2 stroke geared bike such as think what should i check it for?

[Rookie]

Any signs of ragging it. Don't buy one with a sports exhuast or anything, it will have been thrashed. Most likely it will have some cosmetic, but that's kind of to be expected. Otherwise listen out for rattles and bumps, make ure the wheels are aligned and have no sideways movement, service history, check the chain is in good nick; if that is the chances are they're looking after it OK, if you do a search on this site you will bring up loads of crap like this.

[Kickstart]

Check the owner as much as the bike. If they start the bike and warm it up by thrashing it, run. Quickly.

Engine is basically the same as the RS125, so the same things apply. Budget on a new piston every 10000 miles, and rings at about half that. Check for abuse from being used off road (buckled wheels, broken spokes, etc). Check for corrosion on the forks.

Otherwise just check the normal things.

All the best

Keith
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[colin1]

If you want to derestrict it, make sure it come with a power valve, they usually do.

You can get a race exhaust. I have one and it sounds good at high revs and increases the power a little bit.

They handle really well, better than bigger bikes as they are light. They obviously dont have the power of a 600 for overtaking and going faster than 100mph.

click the link below to see what bikes of different years look like

https://www.apriliars250.altervista.org/gallery%20intro/gallery%20rs125/gallery%20rs125.htm
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[Kickstart]

Colin

It is an RX125 he is looking at. Shares the engine with the RS, but not the chassis or exhaust.

All the best

Keith
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[Type_Mo]

DT's are quicker btw
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[Rookie]

Oh and also the RX125 isn't common by a long shot, but don't go for the first on you see because it's the only one.