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APRILIA RED ROSE AMERICA 125 1989 -

The Red Rose America 125 was Aprilia's small custom cruiser, pairing chopper styling with a lively liquid-cooled two-stroke single.

APRILIA RED ROSE AMERICA 125 1989 -
APRILIA RED ROSE AMERICA 125 1989 - · Photo: Addvisor, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELAPRILIA RED ROSE AMERICA 125 1989 -
Year1989 -
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement / Capacity124.7 cc / 7.5 cu in
Bore X Stroke54 x 54.5 mm
Compression Ratio15:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power27.2 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque2.4 kgf-m @ 8000 rpm
IgnitionCDI
InductionDell'Orto PHBH 26 R5 carburettor
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameDouble open cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionDual hydraulic shock absorbers
Front BrakesSingle 260 mm disc
Rear BrakesSingle 240 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height830 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight120 kg / 264.5 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre90/90-19
Rear Tyre130/90-16
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity10 Litres / 2.6 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Photo gallery
APRILIA RED ROSE AMERICA 125 1989 -

Photo: Corvettec6r, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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The Red Rose America 125 was Aprilia's small custom cruiser, pairing chopper styling with a lively liquid-cooled two-stroke single. With a 19-inch front wheel, twin rear shocks, disc brakes at both ends and a six-speed box, it gave learner-licence riders the cruiser look with far more go than a typical 125 custom.