2022 Aprilia RS 125

The 2022 Aprilia RS 125 sits at the entry point of Aprilia's sportbike range, built for riders working through their licensing restrictions rather than chasing outright performance. This is a learner-legal sportbike that borrows its styling and riding position from Aprilia's bigger RS models, so it looks and feels like a proper sport machine even though the powerband is tuned for accessibility rather than aggression. Power arrives high in the rev range, which means it rewards riders who like to keep the engine spinning and work through the gearbox rather than lugging around on torque. Ergonomics lean sporty, with clip-ons and rearsets that put you in a committed riding position for a bike this size. The 2022 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, buyers comparing it to a 2021 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Typical buyers are newer riders on restricted licenses, often stepping up from a 50cc or a naked 125, who want something that feels like a genuine sportbike for commuting, weekend rides, and eventually track days once they've built confidence and mileage.