Thanks for the tips n info.I'm 58yrs old and have recently applied for my first ever provisional licence,40yrs too late better than never.😁Anyhow i was planning on buying one of these as soon as i get my licence and a CBT cert.Your honest opinion and homemade seat have made my mind up,i think this is the bike for me.😊👍
Hi, I don't know if you've watched my other seat mod videos (now with a proper base, foam and cover, which looks way better), but for a reasonable outlay it makes it a much more enjoyable bike to ride. For under 4 grand it does what I want, without having the bulk of one of those 10 grand monsters. Each to their own, I suppose. Go enjoy ya biking, Hank.
Thanks for the helpful tips and advice. I'm just about to pull the trigger on a purchase of one of these and as a taller rider myself (I'm also 6'4") I haven't come across many bikes I feel I'd be comfortable riding at my height. So thanks for the insight and advice. All the very best from Scotland.
Thanks for your thanks. I hoped it would help some potential buyers. Pity Aprilia doesn't give a choice of about 3 seat heights, low, medium and high. I'll have to send them an email.
Thanks for the video. I'll get one next season, probably spring so I ca do some light off-roading in the Peak District and Scotland. See you on the road!
@@suffolksquitter2268 good to hear it gets better! Any updates on the seat? I'm 6'4.5 and was actually thinking that a cover might help, a handmade foam one covered with some nice waterproof fabric.
@@sir_s Yes the seat I bodged up is a lot more comfortable, but is just a little too high (nearly 100mm). Over winter I'll improve it further by bringing it down 25/30 mm. With it higher it has made my long legs less cramped which is also a lot more comfortable. I bought some vinyl seat covering and stapled it over some decent foam to a wooden base, so it should be waterproof. There are gel seats available on ebay that you can strap over the original seat, but may lack the width on the skinny seat, so I didn't go for one. I'll do an update in the future. So watch this space. 🙂
Hi, After my mods, wider softer seat, handlebar risers and shortened side stand of 15mm (on other videos), I've come to really love this bike too. I say to myself, I DON'T need anything bigger like a 600, 700, 900cc bike. It cruises along quiet country roads at 40 to 50mph really nicely, and will do 60 when needed. I'm also about 5 grand better off in the pocket. Happy biking!
Mine is just 8 mounths old ! And i went 6 times already to Repair him , always problems with the injection. They change already 2 times the injection And sensors 😬
When I park up my bike at home, I put the side stand on a small block of wood to keep the bike more upright. It loads the suspension a little in the hope that the rear spring will settle quicker.
Hi, no idea. The length of the shock is important, and also the shocks are set to the weight of the bike. The RX is pretty heavy at 293 lbs, a crf150 is way lighter so if you put that shock on it would be way too soft. You need to ask a shock specialist. That's the best advice I can give.
I have this bike and it's been ace. I do plenty of green lanes and road riding with it. I have to say the only gripe I had was the rear shock which is crap hence I have replaced it.
Hi James, The more I ride the bike, the more I like it - apart from that rear shock. What make of rear shock did you get? It may encourage some others to do likewise. I can mention it in a future video when I do an update on the bike on some of my mods. Thanks for your comment.
@@suffolksquitter2268 get in touch with Hagon they will be able to sort you out. Where in Suffolk are you. I'm in Norfolk. The other Mod I have done is the left rear wheel spacer is a washer that sits on the bearing seal face. This means when you tighten the rear wheel it just squashes on the seal face destroying the seal. This seemed wrong to me so I machined a spacer that sits inside the seal. Maybe it was just my bike but I think not.
@@batcaveracing Hagon are a good company, been around years. Can make one offs if necessary. I'm a Stowmarket chappie, got my bike from Mototechniks in town. The washer maybe an oversight by Aprilia. Whatever, they should know better. Well spotted by you! What a lot of people don't realise is, is that these RX's are built in China, not Italy like you'd expect.
@@suffolksquitter2268 I look.forward to see how you get on with it. My rear wheel bearing exploded around 3500mls along along with fork seals. I'm not that surprised as I've done a lot.off road with it.
Excellent review!!! Unfortunately this bike has nothing to do with the old 2stroke rx aprilia, made in Italy bike. It is a Piaggio, made in China, poor quality bike, with the aprilia logos on it... 😢
Hi, Yes, you are right. UM sell the same bike with their logos on it. Aprilia could've done so much better. Pity they don't build their own lightweight frame for it. I guess it's why it has such a low price.
Hi Callum. I've only had my RX a short while, but I'm confident it'll be a reliable bike for many years. The build quality seems pretty good in general so it should be similar to say, a Honda CG125 in reliability - they go on forever.
Hey i have the sx version which is the exact same bike but on street tyres and i can say that its very reliabe, ive been commuting 1,5hr every day for around 6 weeks now and i havent encountered any problems yet
@@callumluciani6794 I went for the RX because I'm so tall (6ft 4). I look a right twit on most bikes and make the Honda look like a toy. If you're tall, like something flashy, don't mind knobbly tyres wearing quicker than road tyres and want 90-100mpg ... go RX. If you look okay on a smaller bike, don't go off road and want your tyres to last longer also and want 120-140 mpg ... go Honda. I hope this helps, Callum.
Hi Suffolk - I've been looking for my first motorbike. After a lot of research, I decided on a DRZ400, second hand here in Spain. I've yet to find one in good enough condition to pull the trigger, second hand they come in at around 3-4k euro. I went into a motorbike shop and they sell these Aprilia RX 125 for around 4k, brand new. The DRZ400 is tried and true, and capable of navigating some pretty harsh terrain. It's not that much heavier than the Aprilia, either. What I'm really concerned about is how capable the Aprilia would be off road, would it be able to tackle some steep hills? I'm not really that fussed about going fast, so long as it will take me along the farmer's tracks around where I live. I'm around 85kg wet, 183cm tall. What do you reckon? One of these might be just the ticket, saving me from potentially buying a shagged DRZ from 2002-2008, as you can't get them new here. There are a few around, but there's no telling what state the engines are in, no matter how good they look on the outside. Thanks!
Hi. I weigh roughly the same and find the Aprilia pretty potent for a 125, so I'm well impressed with the power. I'm sure it'll get up the steepest of hills with 6 gears to play with. The only time the bike really struggles is in top gear up a long incline, say doing 50 - 60 mph or with a strong head wind going uphill, but a drop down to 5th gear is usually ok. If you're doing speeds around 40mph in 4th and 5th uphill it seems happy enough. Without seeing the hills you want to tackle is difficult to assess. If you buy an Aprilia, you do have NEW everything. It is a real nice bike to ride. The brakes are real good too. From what others have said these bikes seem reliable and economical, so it seems a win, win situation. I intend to do a real test (and video) in the dirt in the future, but right now it's really, really wet and horrible right now. The Suzuki's were a good bike with good power, although a bit heavy, and, older four strokes can be a bit iffy. But as you say, Will it stay reliable. If you sit on a Aprilia in the showroom you might just be swayed. The choice is yours. I hope I've helped.
@@suffolksquitter2268 Thanks for the reply! The hills are probably fine, I can manage in the granny gear of my bicycle, after all. I've never ridden a motorbike so I fret a little about capability. I'm imagining buying a bike and it not being able to get up the hill to my home, haha.
@@suffolksquitter2268 Another question, would it be possible to peel the stickers off? They do look good, I think the bike might look even better a little more understated though, what do you think?
@@pitchwife7573 Better to stick sticky back plastic (Fablon) of your colour choice over the top. When you sell the bike you can peel it off and the original graphics underneath will look new. Make matching paper templates first, cut out the Fablon and carefully stick over. A little tricky to do. Funny enough, I've already started to do it on mine.
@@suffolksquitter2268 I would very much like to see the finished result! and maybe some more thoughts on the bike after you've had it for a while? Thanks a lot :)
Pretty disappointing for the price. Steel frame, halogen lights and indicators, basic dash missing fuel gauge, tachometer, gear and battery voltage. The seat latch and water pump are common failures as well.
I have to admit that the frame is a joke. It has the wide metal perimeter look that's only for aluminium, but with steel it weighs so much. The bike would be better off with a regular tube frame if they didn't want to go the aluminium route. Aprilia could've done so much better with all that you've said.
wow you are tall 😮 for this tall bike. I am riding this bike since 2 years and i am 5.10ft. Bit tall for me so i reduced an inch. Those handle bars are so soft. Once my bike fell on the other side due to that springy side stand and the handle bent just by landing on tarmac. Beside that I had an front fork oil leakage once and changed both breakpads. that's it. i would say its a fun bike for weekends ride but not ideal for daily commuting. also the low fuel capacity is bad for me
I find that if the seat is too low in relationship to the footpegs my legs are folded up too much, I'm like a grasshopper on the bike. That puts ALL my weight onto that hard seat ... soooo uncomfortable! Aprilia needs to revert to normal handlebars for sure. All of you commuters out there ... strap a cushion to your backside!
The Beta will be the better bike for racing enduros or whatever, for sure. It's more race bred, like a true enduro bike. That's why it costs more. The Aprilia is more for the casual off roader/commuter. Far too heavy for racing.
@@suffolksquitter2268 not really, the beta is a 4 stroke and much lighter than the aprilia, the 2 stroke versions more for racing and thats why its £7500 and 4t is only £4500, pay for what you get bro
I can't imagine what you're riding??? A 125 MX'er weighs about 200lbs, an enduro about 230lbs, so a cheaper road goer shouldn't be no more than 250lbs. Weight robs power and is a sod to pick up if you drop it!
Sorry but they shouldnt make 125 4 stroke for of road just not fast or powerfull enuf own one myself other thank that great vid they should just stick to 125 supermotos 4 stroke lol 😂
Hi, I actually prefer 2 strokes any day. Had many motocrossers over the years. You're right about not powerful enough for off road enduro racing. Fine for casual trail riding though. Best enduro engine I've had was a Gas Gas 300 2 stroke. Brilliant bike. 👍
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Thanks for the tips n info.I'm 58yrs old and have recently applied for my first ever provisional licence,40yrs too late better than never.😁Anyhow i was planning on buying one of these as soon as i get my licence and a CBT cert.Your honest opinion and homemade seat have made my mind up,i think this is the bike for me.😊👍
Hi, I don't know if you've watched my other seat mod videos (now with a proper base, foam and cover, which looks way better), but for a reasonable outlay it makes it a much more enjoyable bike to ride. For under 4 grand it does what I want, without having the bulk of one of those 10 grand monsters. Each to their own, I suppose. Go enjoy ya biking, Hank.
I m 40 years old and same as you, just got my CBT ( after over 20 years of waiting ) and looking to get one dual sport . Good luck and keep riding !
Great review 👍 Its just amazing how backwards Aprilia have gone since the old 2 strokes days, those old rx 125r were brilliant machines
I'm an older guy and I'm really grateful for your review Adi.
Thanks for the helpful tips and advice. I'm just about to pull the trigger on a purchase of one of these and as a taller rider myself (I'm also 6'4") I haven't come across many bikes I feel I'd be comfortable riding at my height. So thanks for the insight and advice.
All the very best from Scotland.
Thanks for your thanks. I hoped it would help some potential buyers. Pity Aprilia doesn't give a choice of about 3 seat heights, low, medium and high. I'll have to send them an email.
Thank you for the video ! I m looking to get a 125cc dual sport and this is one which I ve short-listed.
Thanks for the video. I'll get one next season, probably spring so I ca do some light off-roading in the Peak District and Scotland.
See you on the road!
Hi Sergiu, the more time spent on the bike, the better it get's (engine and suspension improves). Should be ideal for what you want.
@@suffolksquitter2268 good to hear it gets better!
Any updates on the seat? I'm 6'4.5 and was actually thinking that a cover might help, a handmade foam one covered with some nice waterproof fabric.
@@sir_s Yes the seat I bodged up is a lot more comfortable, but is just a little too high (nearly 100mm). Over winter I'll improve it further by bringing it down 25/30 mm. With it higher it has made my long legs less cramped which is also a lot more comfortable. I bought some vinyl seat covering and stapled it over some decent foam to a wooden base, so it should be waterproof. There are gel seats available on ebay that you can strap over the original seat, but may lack the width on the skinny seat, so I didn't go for one. I'll do an update in the future. So watch this space. 🙂
@@suffolksquitter2268 Thank you, I will!
Yes; I am 68 and I love this bike!
Hi, After my mods, wider softer seat, handlebar risers and shortened side stand of 15mm (on other videos), I've come to really love this bike too. I say to myself, I DON'T need anything bigger like a 600, 700, 900cc bike. It cruises along quiet country roads at 40 to 50mph really nicely, and will do 60 when needed. I'm also about 5 grand better off in the pocket. Happy biking!
Mine is just 8 mounths old ! And i went 6 times already to Repair him , always problems with the injection.
They change already 2 times the injection And sensors 😬
The suspension will settle down after a while. Mine did.
When I park up my bike at home, I put the side stand on a small block of wood to keep the bike more upright. It loads the suspension a little in the hope that the rear spring will settle quicker.
Grasshopper 😂. Great video!
Can i change the monoshock woth one of the crf150 prn300l?
Hi, no idea. The length of the shock is important, and also the shocks are set to the weight of the bike. The RX is pretty heavy at 293 lbs, a crf150 is way lighter so if you put that shock on it would be way too soft. You need to ask a shock specialist. That's the best advice I can give.
@@suffolksquitter2268 οk thankss
I have this bike and it's been ace. I do plenty of green lanes and road riding with it. I have to say the only gripe I had was the rear shock which is crap hence I have replaced it.
Hi James, The more I ride the bike, the more I like it - apart from that rear shock. What make of rear shock did you get? It may encourage some others to do likewise. I can mention it in a future video when I do an update on the bike on some of my mods. Thanks for your comment.
@@suffolksquitter2268 get in touch with Hagon they will be able to sort you out. Where in Suffolk are you. I'm in Norfolk. The other Mod I have done is the left rear wheel spacer is a washer that sits on the bearing seal face. This means when you tighten the rear wheel it just squashes on the seal face destroying the seal. This seemed wrong to me so I machined a spacer that sits inside the seal. Maybe it was just my bike but I think not.
@@batcaveracing Hagon are a good company, been around years. Can make one offs if necessary. I'm a Stowmarket chappie, got my bike from Mototechniks in town. The washer maybe an oversight by Aprilia. Whatever, they should know better. Well spotted by you! What a lot of people don't realise is, is that these RX's are built in China, not Italy like you'd expect.
@@suffolksquitter2268 I look.forward to see how you get on with it. My rear wheel bearing exploded around 3500mls along along with fork seals. I'm not that surprised as I've done a lot.off road with it.
@@batcaveracing hi mate what rear shock did you buy
Excellent review!!!
Unfortunately this bike has nothing to do with the old 2stroke rx aprilia, made in Italy bike. It is a Piaggio, made in China, poor quality bike, with the aprilia logos on it... 😢
Hi, Yes, you are right. UM sell the same bike with their logos on it. Aprilia could've done so much better. Pity they don't build their own lightweight frame for it. I guess it's why it has such a low price.
Is this a reliable bike for commuting for about 40 minutes every day
Hi Callum. I've only had my RX a short while, but I'm confident it'll be a reliable bike for many years. The build quality seems pretty good in general so it should be similar to say, a Honda CG125 in reliability - they go on forever.
Hey i have the sx version which is the exact same bike but on street tyres and i can say that its very reliabe, ive been commuting 1,5hr every day for around 6 weeks now and i havent encountered any problems yet
@@poteeh7241 thank you this is helpful 👍
@@suffolksquitter2268 cheers mate, very underrated channel. Do you recommend the cg125 over the rx
@@callumluciani6794 I went for the RX because I'm so tall (6ft 4). I look a right twit on most bikes and make the Honda look like a toy. If you're tall, like something flashy, don't mind knobbly tyres wearing quicker than road tyres and want 90-100mpg ... go RX.
If you look okay on a smaller bike, don't go off road and want your tyres to last longer also and want 120-140 mpg ... go Honda. I hope this helps, Callum.
Agree about indicators. Dont understand how every china scooter have "click sound & light" indicator, while this "big" brands have nothing! Shame.
Thanks for video
Price??
Glad you liked it, Raz. These bikes retail at £3850.
@@suffolksquitter2268 please send me the link where can I buy this bike sir this is my 1st time for bike
Many thanks
@@razsingh6575 Just google for your nearest Aprilia motorcycle dealer I guess. I got mine local, Mototechniks Motorcycles, Stowmarket, Suffolk.
@@suffolksquitter2268 thanks for your warm response
Hi Suffolk - I've been looking for my first motorbike. After a lot of research, I decided on a DRZ400, second hand here in Spain. I've yet to find one in good enough condition to pull the trigger, second hand they come in at around 3-4k euro. I went into a motorbike shop and they sell these Aprilia RX 125 for around 4k, brand new.
The DRZ400 is tried and true, and capable of navigating some pretty harsh terrain. It's not that much heavier than the Aprilia, either. What I'm really concerned about is how capable the Aprilia would be off road, would it be able to tackle some steep hills? I'm not really that fussed about going fast, so long as it will take me along the farmer's tracks around where I live. I'm around 85kg wet, 183cm tall. What do you reckon? One of these might be just the ticket, saving me from potentially buying a shagged DRZ from 2002-2008, as you can't get them new here. There are a few around, but there's no telling what state the engines are in, no matter how good they look on the outside. Thanks!
Hi. I weigh roughly the same and find the Aprilia pretty potent for a 125, so I'm well impressed with the power. I'm sure it'll get up the steepest of hills with 6 gears to play with. The only time the bike really struggles is in top gear up a long incline, say doing 50 - 60 mph or with a strong head wind going uphill, but a drop down to 5th gear is usually ok. If you're doing speeds around 40mph in 4th and 5th uphill it seems happy enough. Without seeing the hills you want to tackle is difficult to assess. If you buy an Aprilia, you do have NEW everything. It is a real nice bike to ride. The brakes are real good too. From what others have said these bikes seem reliable and economical, so it seems a win, win situation. I intend to do a real test (and video) in the dirt in the future, but right now it's really, really wet and horrible right now. The Suzuki's were a good bike with good power, although a bit heavy, and, older four strokes can be a bit iffy. But as you say, Will it stay reliable. If you sit on a Aprilia in the showroom you might just be swayed. The choice is yours. I hope I've helped.
@@suffolksquitter2268 Thanks for the reply! The hills are probably fine, I can manage in the granny gear of my bicycle, after all. I've never ridden a motorbike so I fret a little about capability. I'm imagining buying a bike and it not being able to get up the hill to my home, haha.
@@suffolksquitter2268 Another question, would it be possible to peel the stickers off? They do look good, I think the bike might look even better a little more understated though, what do you think?
@@pitchwife7573 Better to stick sticky back plastic (Fablon) of your colour choice over the top. When you sell the bike you can peel it off and the original graphics underneath will look new. Make matching paper templates first, cut out the Fablon and carefully stick over. A little tricky to do. Funny enough, I've already started to do it on mine.
@@suffolksquitter2268 I would very much like to see the finished result! and maybe some more thoughts on the bike after you've had it for a while? Thanks a lot :)
Can you tell us what is the cruising speed?
Hi, 60mph it's buzzing a lot. It's more comfortable at 50mph or below. I do a lot of backroads and a lot happier at 40 to 50mph.
@@suffolksquitter2268 Thank you.
Pretty disappointing for the price. Steel frame, halogen lights and indicators, basic dash missing fuel gauge, tachometer, gear and battery voltage. The seat latch and water pump are common failures as well.
I have to admit that the frame is a joke. It has the wide metal perimeter look that's only for aluminium, but with steel it weighs so much. The bike would be better off with a regular tube frame if they didn't want to go the aluminium route. Aprilia could've done so much better with all that you've said.
Nice video👍👍
wow you are tall 😮 for this tall bike. I am riding this bike since 2 years and i am 5.10ft. Bit tall for me so i reduced an inch. Those handle bars are so soft. Once my bike fell on the other side due to that springy side stand and the handle bent just by landing on tarmac. Beside that I had an front fork oil leakage once and changed both breakpads. that's it. i would say its a fun bike for weekends ride but not ideal for daily commuting. also the low fuel capacity is bad for me
I find that if the seat is too low in relationship to the footpegs my legs are folded up too much, I'm like a grasshopper on the bike. That puts ALL my weight onto that hard seat ... soooo uncomfortable! Aprilia needs to revert to normal handlebars for sure. All of you commuters out there ... strap a cushion to your backside!
A im 15 years old and legal age in finland is 16.i have already driven my aprillia in public road and its fun
Hi Ryhis, having fun is what it's all about!
fat bars are the standard in Europe now, it's cheaper for them to us fat bars
Great 👍
Fat Bar not Fat Bars, there’s only one handlebar on it
It's handlebars, we all say handlebars. It's like trousers. We pull our trousers on, not our trouser. That's our crazy language for you.
@@suffolksquitter2268 I think this guy got his knicker in a twist!
the beta rr 125cc 4t is better for £1000 more
The Beta will be the better bike for racing enduros or whatever, for sure. It's more race bred, like a true enduro bike. That's why it costs more. The Aprilia is more for the casual off roader/commuter. Far too heavy for racing.
@@suffolksquitter2268 not really, the beta is a 4 stroke and much lighter than the aprilia, the 2 stroke versions more for racing and thats why its £7500 and 4t is only £4500, pay for what you get bro
My 125 dirt bike is 500lbs so that isn't that heavy for a 125
I can't imagine what you're riding??? A 125 MX'er weighs about 200lbs, an enduro about 230lbs, so a cheaper road goer shouldn't be no more than 250lbs. Weight robs power and is a sod to pick up if you drop it!
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I'd turn that engine to run on water as fuel. Aprilia has gas hungry engines.
The bike being 25kgs too heavy doesn't help!
Sorry but they shouldnt make 125 4 stroke for of road just not fast or powerfull enuf own one myself other thank that great vid they should just stick to 125 supermotos 4 stroke lol 😂
Hi, I actually prefer 2 strokes any day. Had many motocrossers over the years. You're right about not powerful enough for off road enduro racing. Fine for casual trail riding though. Best enduro engine I've had was a Gas Gas 300 2 stroke. Brilliant bike. 👍
Seat is really painful I got gel cushion is little better