2020 Aprilia RS 125

2020 Aprilia RS 125 sits at the entry point of Aprilia's sportbike range, the small-displacement machine that lets a learner-permit rider live out a proper race-replica fantasy. This is a quarter-liter-class rival built around a two-stroke-derived engine character even in its modern four-stroke form, with a read valve intake that helps the powerplant breathe cleanly and deliver its punch higher in the rev range rather than off the bottom. That means it rewards riders who like to keep the engine spinning and work the gearbox, rather than lug around on torque. Ergonomics lean aggressive, with a low bar and high pegs that mimic the RSV4 above it in spirit if not in outright performance. The 2020 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2019 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. The typical buyer here is a younger rider graduating from a smaller-bore machine, or a European A1-license commuter who wants sportbike looks and a rev-happy engine without the insurance costs of anything larger, rather than someone chasing the 2020 Aprilia RS 125 as a collectible.