Description
This motorcycle is to be auctioned at The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
The Aprilia RS125 was, for a long time, the coolest bike a 17 year old could buy and legally ride on L-plates in the UK. The RS was first introduced as the 'Extrema' back in '92 and would remain the undisputed king of the 125cc sports bike class until production ceased in 2012. What made the RS125 so appealing to younger riders was the fact that it looked just like one of Aprilia's Grand Prix bikes, boasting an aluminium-alloy twin-spar frame and class-leading suspension that would not look out of place on a 250. The fact that an 18 year old Valentino Rossi won the 125cc Grand Prix title in 1997 on an Aprilia RS125R also didn't harm the bike's reputation, as the road bike bore a remarkable resemblance to the racer. This 2005 bike is brand new registering zero miles, and has not had fuel in the tank. It has come from a former Aprilia dealer and was left over stock from when the dealership stopped selling the brand. As well as being factory-fresh, what makes this machine even rarer is that it is a full power (27hp) model, which was never officially sold in the UK market. Complete with electric start and in totally original specification, it is the last of the 'curvy shaped' RS125s, with the iconic black and red paintwork and lions head graphic emblazoned across the side. Unfortunately, no documents are offered with the lot as they were apparently lost some years ago, though the bike does come with a key. This is a rare opportunity to purchase what must be one of the very last brand new 125cc two-stroke race replicas available.
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND GUIDE FOR BUYERS
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VIEWING TIMES
Saturday 14 October 9am to 5pm
Sunday 15 October from 9am
SALE TIMES
Saturday 14 October
Spares and Memorabilia (Lots 1-161) 10:30am
Motorcycles (Lots 201 – 293) 2pm
Sunday 15 October
Motorcycles (Lot 301 - 534) 10:30am
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