31 May 10 - Quotes for the Aprilia RS 125 Australian Motorcycle News – Issue Vol 59 No 23 – 26 May – 8 June 2010 Group Test – Learner Sportsbikes “Make every day a GP. Being the only two-stroke of the group the RS packs some serious punch and it’s easily the quickest of the lot, . . . . . . . “ “The gearbox is beautifully smooth, requiring only light touches to shift cogs” “The brakes on the RS are miles ahead of the other bikes tested in terms of feel and stopping power” “The RS has pin-point steering accuracy . . .“ “The RS is blessed with some higher-tech equipment compared to the rest of the crew. Radial mounted front brake callipers and multi-function instruments on the dash are a big thumbs up from us” “For $7,990 you can own one of these pocket rockets. This truly is a blast to ride and in capable hands it can fly. Even if you are a first timer, learning to ride on something like this will have you jumping on a four-stroke superbike and riding it like a pro in no time” “So I guess that only leaves one bike as the outright winner. The Aprilia RS125 offer the most in lightweight sportsbike performance by far. It’s top speed puts it miles ahead, and whether it was road or track, the RS ran rings around the group. “In terms of comfort and flexibility, the RS is live-able day to day, but is a shocker in traffic. But, that’s not what we’re here for. It has a sexy charisma that’s hard to beat” “Taking the RS out for a Sunday morning scratch will leave you with a fuzzy feeling inside. Hit 10,000 rpm and relish in the moment – you’ll never want to hop off.”