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Aprilia RSV 1000cc Apr '02 (02)
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I have owned many 4 cylinder bikes, and a few twins.
I love my Aprilia RSV, for several reasons.
1 Its different.
2 Its Italian Style.
3 the sound.
4 The torque and power out of the corner.
5 it always feels special, unlike the Japanese bike si have owned.
It has always been 100% reliable, having done 25000 miles plus.
It is a little heavy on rear tyres, or maybe just me.
the only bike I would swap it for is another one.
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Aprilia SR 50cc Sept '07 (57)
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Stay away, nothing but trouble, just after a year and very low milage, speedo gone, exhaust gone, tyres, bad rust, etc.....
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Aprilia SR 125cc Sept '01 (51)
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I’ve had my Aprilia SR125 for almost 4 months now and have found it to be a great little machine. I managed to find a very low mileage ’01 example for a very good price. I bought it to supplement my Yamaha Neos which has been my staple transport to work for the last 3 years without fault but I feel it needed a rest.
The first journey was back from the place of purchase, 144 miles, which was rather a baptism of fire but one that was completed without incident other than the front brake staying-on at one point. I levered the pistons back with the key!
The SporterSR125, as Aprilia call it, has the usual under seat storage into which my large full-face helmet fits easily. There is a separate lock for this so therefore it is a little less convenient than having a cable from the ignition to a remote release. The sides of the storage bin are a little lower than usual so one has to make sure than nothing is sticking out beyond the edge of the storage bin when closing, this is slightly more difficult than on my other scooter. The weight of the scooter is quite a bit more than my Yamaha and this was a shock at first. It isn’t a lot bigger than the Yamaha but even though it is only supposed to weigh 30 odd kgs more, it feels a lot more. Perhaps it is just the centre of gravity. The Aprilia is quite high to start with and when it is on the centre stand it is lifted a good 3 inches higher still. This is really only a problem when physically manhandling it, which I have to do on a twice daily basis. The grab handles are very high for gripping when lifting the machine. Despite all the extra weight the machine is no longer than my Neos but it does feel much less spacious. I’m not exactly tall at 5’7” but my knees are quite close to the back of the front panel and my feet (in my size 9 boots) only have about ½” to move around in, it seems. I can’t get both my feet flat down either when stopped. All these seem complaints but it is just the comparison which the excellent Neos that highlights these.
When analysing the performance all the petty quibbles fall away. Although I am no lightweight at 14 stone I haven’t had the indignity of being beaten from the lights by anybody as yet. My first journey was back from the place of purchase when I had some guy on an ‘08 Honda 125 Dylan attempt to beat me away from the lights, he was left completely behind. I let him pass when I approached the speed limit . I was worried he was going to hit something such was his craning back to see what had just beaten him. At the next lights, he got the holeshot when the lights changed but I caught him immediately and passed him and left him well behind, I didn’t see him again. This has been the case with everyone who has attempted to beat me. It all sounds very childish but other scooter riders do seem to seek out the opportunity for me to humiliate them. The occasional car has attempted to squeeze me out from a narrowing road from the lights but I haven’t lost to anyone yet. I have had to let a Porsche Cayenne pull away before me though, I’m not stupid! All this acceleration does come at a price though. Fuel consumption is not good and combining this with a fuel light that comes on after 5.25 litres have been used doesn’t build confidence either. The tank holds 8 litres, the most I have risked using was 5.8 litres, perhaps I will get more confident with time. The actual consumption, fill-to-fill, worked-out from the kilometres-only odometer and converted to miles is usually 51-53 mpg. My journey to work is now very short, 3.8 miles and 10 minutes in duration. I am assuming that the auto choke is in operation during this time therefore I feel this is mainly responsible for the appalling consumption. The best figure I have had was 61 mpg but again this was in bad conditions flat-out on the M11 into a very bad rainstorm and then stuck on the North-Circular in a traffic jam, unable to cut the cars due to flooding and my visor steaming-up and being wet inside and out. I would estimate 65 mpg as achievable if one had a longer commute. Somewhat worse than a 4-stroke 125 then! The top speed probably isn’t all it’s made out to be. The speedometer is very inaccurate. I’ve had my wife drive next to me in the car with the GPS on and a true 60 mph is 70 mph on the Aprilia’s speedo. I have had it up to 80 mph on the clock down a short hill so I would imagine a true 70mph is possible. Even more with a longer hill!
The SR125 handles very well, to illustrate, when I take out my Neos now I have difficulty in rounding the first corner, such is the difference in the handling between the Aprilia and Neos. The SR125 handles like a dream, I really do not know how there can be such a difference. Roundabouts where previously I always have my right leg out expecting a slip are now taken feet-up and faster. The stability is excellent.
The brakes aren’t that brilliant but I suspect my SR125 is not typical. I have worked on the front brake and freed-up the pistons properly, no more staying-on! The brake pads probably need replacing as I don’t think the surfaces are parallel and I suspect a degree of solvent impregnation. The rear brake is very grabby for the first few applications after which it becomes a great brake, overall. Certainly combined braking using both front and rear seems adequate.
I’ve only done a few two-up journeys on the SR125 and my wife finds it is more comfortable and spacious than the Neos. The retractable footrests she finds better than the rear end of the footboards of the Neos. The performance is dented slightly but around town it is not really that noticeable. It will maintain 60mph and can cope with motorway speeds two-up.
The build quality is not as good as the Yamaha. Some of the plastic panels seem a bit cheap and don’t fit that well.
The lights are excellent and the electrical systems work without question.
Overall then I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend an Aprilia SR125 to anyone. Sadly they are getting a bit long in the tooth now and are slowly disappearing into history. Get one of these instead of a new 4-stroke and you won’t regret it.
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Aprilia RSV 1000cc Apr '03 (03)
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I have had my Aprilia about 4 months now after falling in love with the sound and look of it. I have only ever owned 4 cylinders so this was new territory for me! I was really impressed with the performance of the bike, however sometimes I find the first couple of gears short compared to a 4 of the same size. It has plenty of torque when you wind it on and get a nice hover on the front end when giving it some stick. It’s a very well Balanced bike with plenty of grip on corners, I would definitely recommend Pirelli Corsa 3's, The Fuel economy is alright depending on how you ride, I do a mixture of riding and have used the bike for commuting, the only thing I find is it is quite a hard bike to ride filtering through traffic and whether to be in first or second gear. It’s a bit hit and misses but getting used to it now. Fuel is good on commuting journeys I travel about 6 miles a day into town and I can go for nearly 2 weeks without filling up, However weekend and evening rides it does around 100miles to a tank. I would advise an optimate charger for overnight and when not in regular use as the onboard computer has a habit of resetting back to KPH and the revlimiter defaults back to 4000RPM! Pain in the you know what! These are around 40 quid. The bike has never let me down the only thing i have had is a back brake problem that is meat to affect the RSV with a good bleed they are fine. It has a nice riding position the tank has a nice shape to tuck your knee's into and get that head down when going for it. I would however recommend Stomp pads for the tank as I have picked up a few scratches around the tank from leather. Overall I am really pleased with it and will definitely stick with the Aprilia and will definitely be upgrading to the newer Model.
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M4tt1982 in Hove, East Sussex on 13/09/2009
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Aprilia RS 125cc 98 (S)
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the best first bike that i have. i have it now for 2 years and it is still running, it is quite comfortable at long roads, the handling it is amazing it is like a race bike on the road, if you put the right sprockets on it with the standard configuration you can get a max speed of 130mph thats how much i got on mine. the agility is incredible as well as the lean angle. the only down side is that if you hammer it all the time on the red line it overheats very fast and you can destroy your engine very fast, but if you play wit it and let it cool for a little wile and play again it will last forever. As it is a 2 stroke engine you cant expect to last long as the 4 stroke ones, it will need parts to be change d from 2 in to years at least. besides the top end where it is a lot of stress and will require changing from time to time , you have to be careful at the bearings because they get damaged really fast because of overheating. in one word it is a superb bike for a 125cc bike , the best for a beginner. i would recommend the bike to any new learner witch wants a little more from a 125 bike.
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Aprilia Sport City 125cc Apr '08 (08)
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APRILIA SPORTCITY 125 - LA FASHIONISTA APRILIA
Never One To Be Outdone On The Fashion Stakes, Hannah Rainford Takes A Peek At Aprilia’s Latest Trendsetter, The Sportcity 125.

* What’s It all About?
Aprilia are renowned for their performance motorcycles and off-road bikes but in recent years they have made a name for themselves on the Scooter market. It all started back in the early nineties when they created the Amico, the first all-plastic scooter, later followed by the Amico LK. It seems that Aprilia sets the trend and other manufacturers follow suit, so will the Aprilia Sportcity 125 become the latest trendsetter for the marque?
The Aprilia Sportcity 125 has been dubbed the scooter to satisfy all modern urban mobility requirements. It has been designed and built to withstand intensive daily use and make the urban commute more bearable. The Aprilia Sportcity 125 features the very latest technology complimented by an elegant and dynamic design. Aprilia have created it to give scooter riders the benefits of a machine in the unmistakable Aprilia sporting tradition.

* What Does It Cost?
Prices for the Sportcity 125 start at £2,299. As with all the models in the Aprilia range, you can be assured that your purchase will come with reputable back-up, parts and service from the manufacturer’s official dealer network. There are also a range of Aprilia accessories should you feel that your scooter needs a few extra touches. One feature that is a must in the winter months is the leg covers, which when combined with the two warm air outlets, will keep your legs cosy.

* How Does It Handle?
With 15inch wheels and a sturdy, double-tubed frame, the Aprilia Sportcity 125 gives excellent stability, making it a great choice for those looking at starting out in the world of scootering. This frame has been specially designed at Aprilia to give the Sportcity 125 the sort of sports handling that the marque is renowned for. The large seat provides lots of comfort and even if you carry a passenger, you’ll find more than enough room.
If you need storage then look no further, the Aprilia Sportcity 125 is fantastic at load carrying, thanks to its large under-seat compartment. It’s big enough to hold your helmet, and more! If that’s not enough then Aprilia’s clever design has allowed for a lockable storage compartment in the rear which contains a power socket for charging your mobile phone. Is there anything Aprilia haven’t thought of?

* Verdict
There aren’t many scooters out there that combine sportiness with practicality and the Aprilia Sportcity 125 does it with charm. This scooter has a lot to offer a rider, whatever their ability. With a range of accessories and the choice of four funky colours, there’s lots of scope to personalise your scooter, and this will be a godsend amongst the city streets. Looking for a scooter that can cope with the pace of urban commuting but will relish a high speed, out-of-town trip? You may have met your match.
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Aprilia Sport City 250cc Apr '08 (08)
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APRILIA SPORTCITY 250 - THREE DISC WONDER

* What’s It all About?
If you’re above a certain age, you may well have trouble getting to grips with the concept of Aprilia’s Sportcity 250. To you, ‘step-throughs’ will always be 50cc things with less torque than a Timex, ridden by impecunious students and suicidal wannabe taxi drivers and pizza boys. Therefore, the idea of a 250cc scooter with some serious grunt at the twist of a throttle might be alien but that’s exactly the recipe the Aprilia Sportcity 250 serves up. If you’re after something easy to ride yet which can keep up with even the most aggressive city traffic, this scoot is well worth a look.

* What Does It Cost?
Although £2,799 might, on the face of it, seem a heck of a lot of money for a scooter, the Aprilia Sportcity 250 is decent value for money. Plenty of people will drop this sort of coin on a decent mountain bike and the Aprilia offers so much more. Ask yourself this. How many mountain bikes have a phone charging socket built in? Exactly.
There are a number of top box options available from Aprilia and a briefcase hook is fitted as standard. Available in either silver or blue paint finishes, it’s even fairly well styled. For a scooter, that is.

* How Does It Handle?
Handling is only ever going to be so capable given the 15-inch tyres at the front and rear but the Aprilia Sportcity 250 is a good deal more nimble than many of its rivals, thanks in no small part to a low centre of gravity, narrow bodywork that enables it to slide between stationary traffic and a modest all-up weight of 148kg.

The 22.5bhp engine can propel it to a surprising 80mph – the highest top speed in its class – and sounds agreeably Italian and cheeky in the process. Braking performance has been beefed up with the addition of a second 260mm disc up front so that even heavier riders will feel confident about loading up the anchors.

The ride is fairly good thanks to the long wheelbase, a factor which has allowed Aprilia to sharpen up the steering angle nicely. The seat is fairly high at 815mm off the deck and first gear feels slightly tall but other than that it’s hard to pick fault. The automatic transmission takes a lot of the effort out of riding in traffic and as such the Aprilia Sportcity 250 offers newly qualified riders a nippy and unthreatening ride that’s good for so much more than mere commuting.

* Verdict
The Aprilia Sportcity RS250 is a scooter for people who never thought they’d be seen dead on one. It’s quick, handles pretty well, is enormous fun to blat about town on, looks acceptably sharp and, best of all, you’ll never see Jamie Oliver on one. What higher recommendation could I offer?
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Aprilia RS 125cc Apr '06 (06)
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Aprilia RS125 Motorbike
TOO GOOD JUST FOR LEARNERS!
What’s It all About?
Mention Aprilia 125 to any biker and they’ll probably either go dewy eyed remembering their youth or curse them as ‘fizzies’ that were only ever ridden while they struggled to pass their test. Even with a competitive GP125 series, this market has long been treated with less than the attention it deserved. Bikes like the Aprilia RS125 are, however, changing that. A fully fledged racer replica, this is a hugely impressive piece of engineering rather than a mere stop gap until riders graduate to bigger things.
What Does the Aprilia RS125 Cost?
Evidence of that comes with the hefty £3,616 asking price. In other words you’ve really got to want this bike in order to stump up that sort of money for a 125. Mind you, it’s not hard to see where the money has been spent on this Aprilia RS125 bike. It looks like a 250, has delicious blue Y-spoke lightweight alloy wheels, a forged top yoke and a digital display with a built in lap timer. Built down to a price it certainly isn’t. It’s over £1,100 dearer than a Repsol-painted Honda CBR125RR – the big seller in this market – but ride the two back to back and you’ll see why the Aprilia RS125 motorcycle commands the higher price. It’s expensive but it is actually worth it.
How Does It Handle?
Think your way into a corner and the Aprilia just follows. It’s so light at 126kg that it requires virtually no effort to flick from bend to bend. If you’re used to riding four strokes, the power delivery is going to take a little acclimatization as there’s virtually no engine braking and all the action happens in a narrow band between 8,500 and 10,500rpm. The restricted version for learners tops out at 70mph although the derestricted model will see three figures. Maintenance of velocity will have you perfecting high corner entry speeds and you’ll manipulate the six-speed box expertly to land you in the meat of the powerband with every change.
If you weigh much more than 12 stone, you’ll probably find the front forks a little soft for you, and the riding position isn’t ideal either, the RS125 loading a lot of weight onto the wrists in authentic racer rep style. The engine sounds so naughty that it’s almost impossible to stop yourself riding into an urban terraced street at night and giving it the full 10,000rpm rang-a-dang-dang treatment, leaving a rolling swathe of lights switching on viewed through a filmy sheen of two stroke oil.
Verdict
This isn’t the bike for you if you’re counting the pennies or just waiting to pass the test before jumping on a 600. Practicality, comfort, and fuel economy are also dismally rated but when it comes to carving down a twisty B-road, the Aprilia RS125 motorbike has few peers. It’s also a brilliant bike for avoiding the embarrassment that some 125s represent as most will never guess it’s of such limited capacity. Now I can see why youth is wasted on the young.
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Jojo in Worthing, West Sussex on 06/05/2009
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Aprilia RX 50cc Sept '00 (X)
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THIS BIKE DOES NOT HIT %% MPH LOOK CLOSELY THE DIAL IS IN KPH 55kph in MPH is 30 ALL 50CC BIKES ARE LIMITED TO 30 MPH ANY THAT ARE NOT ARE ILLEGAL
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Aprilia RS 125cc Apr '99 (T)
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I have the 125 Chesterfeild version bike Runs well and quick Just warm it up before you ride it, clean out the rubbish from the engine occasionally and thrash it from time to time.just had a few problems with waiting on parts for it but all good now
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