Aprilia just dropped something pretty special – the RS 125 GP Replica that’s basically a mini MotoGP bike you can actually buy and ride on the street. At £5,380, it’s bringing some serious racing vibes to European markets.
Now, before you roll your eyes thinking “oh great, another sticker job,” hold up. This isn’t just some marketing gimmick where they slap a few decals on and call it a day. Aprilia’s actually gone all-out here, stuffing tech into this little 125 that most manufacturers wouldn’t bother with. And with Jorge Martin fresh off his world championship win, the timing couldn’t be better – it’s like they’re saying “here’s your chance to ride what the champ rides, sort of.”
Design and Aesthetics
This thing looks absolutely mental in the best possible way. The livery is a straight copy-paste job from the actual RS-GP25 bikes that Martin and Bezzecchi throw around MotoGP tracks, complete with that gorgeous matte black base and those eye-popping red and purple graphics. They’ve even gone nuts with the sponsor logos – Sterilgarda, Sky WiFi, SC Project, Castrol – the whole shebang’s there.
The frame’s now rocking a matte black finish that matches the swingarm, and honestly? It looks like it escaped from the Aprilia Racing garage. They’ve ditched the pillion seat for a proper race-style cowl because, let’s face it, if you’re buying this bike, you’re probably not too worried about giving your mate a lift to the shops.
That triple LED headlight setup still looks properly aggressive, and the bodywork has all those lovely creases and angles that make it look like it’s doing 100 mph while standing still.
Performance and Engine
Right, so it’s still “just” a 125, but don’t let that fool you. The little single-cylinder motor might have to play nice with Euro 5+ emissions (thanks, bureaucrats), but it’s still pumping out a respectable 15 horses at 10,500 rpm. That’s enough to keep things interesting without landing you in A&E.
Here’s where it gets good though – they’ve actually fitted a proper electronic quickshifter. On a 125! I mean, come on, that’s the kind of tech you’d expect on bikes costing three times as much. No more clutch-fumbling when you’re trying to look cool pulling away from the lights.
Advanced Safety Features
This is where Aprilia’s really showing off. They’ve got Bosch doing the electronics homework, which means you get dual-channel ABS that won’t let you do anything too stupid, plus traction control that you can actually switch off when you fancy being a bit daft.
At 317 pounds, it’s not exactly a featherweight, but that aluminum frame keeps everything nice and planted. It’s got that sweet spot where it feels substantial enough to inspire confidence but light enough that you won’t be wrestling it around car parks.
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Features and Technology
The dash is a proper LCD unit that tells you everything you need to know – fuel level, how thirsty you’re being, and how far you can go before you’re pushing it to the nearest petrol station. Sure, it’s not one of those fancy color TFT screens, but it does the job without being a distraction.
If you’re the type who can’t live without your phone glued to your bike, Aprilia’s MIA system is available as an optional extra. The brakes are sorted by J.Juan – 300mm up front, 240mm at the back, all connected with braided lines because why not? And they’ve stuck Michelin Pilot Streets on it, which is about as sensible as tire choices get.
Pricing and Availability
Here’s the bit that might sting a little – £5,380 in the UK, or about €5,899 if you’re shopping in Europe. That’s roughly ₹5.5 lakh at today’s rates, which isn’t exactly pocket change. The Americans are out of luck entirely – they’ll have to make do with the RS 457 if they want their Aprilia fix.
As for us lot in India? Well, Aprilia’s keeping quiet on that front. They’ve been bringing more bikes here lately with the RS 457 and Tuono 457, so maybe there’s hope. But don’t hold your breath.
Look, I get it – spending that kind of money on a 125 sounds a bit mad when you could get something with more cylinders and more power for similar cash. But this GP Replica isn’t really about outright performance. It’s about getting a taste of that MotoGP magic without needing a racing license or a trust fund. Sometimes, that’s worth paying for.