71,744
edits
(initial) |
m (no summary specified) |
||
Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = Single cylinder, two stroke, reed valves induction, | |engine = Single cylinder, two stroke, reed valves induction, aluminum cylinder with Nikasil coated liner | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = 12.5:1 | |compression = 12.5:1 | ||
Line 21: | Line 21: | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = 6 Speed | |transmission = 6 Speed | ||
|frame = Cast | |frame = Cast aluminum, reinforced box section, sloping twin-spar frame | ||
|suspension =Front: Upside-down forks, Ø 40mm <br> | |suspension =Front: Upside-down forks, Ø 40mm <br> | ||
Rear: Monoshock, cast | Rear: Monoshock, cast aluminum box section swingarm with asymmetric members | ||
|brakes =Front: Single 320 mm floating discs, 4 [[piston]] radial [[caliper]] <br>Rear: Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | |brakes =Front: Single 320 mm floating discs, 4 [[piston]] radial [[caliper]] <br>Rear: Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|110/70-17}} | |front_tire = {{tire|110/70-17}} | ||
Line 35: | Line 35: | ||
|dry_weight = 127 kg / 280 lbs | |dry_weight = 127 kg / 280 lbs | ||
|wet_weight = 142 kg / 313 lbs | |wet_weight = 142 kg / 313 lbs | ||
|fuel_capacity = 14 | |fuel_capacity = 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
Line 46: | Line 46: | ||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Single cylinder, two stroke, reed valves induction, | The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Single cylinder, two stroke, reed valves induction, aluminum cylinder with Nikasil coated liner. The engine featured a 12.5:1 [[compression ratio]]. | ||
==Drive== | ==Drive== | ||
Line 52: | Line 52: | ||
==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 110/70-17 front [[tire]] and a 150/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 320 mm floating discs, 4 piston radial caliper in the front and a Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Upside-down forks, Ø 40mm while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock, cast | It came with a 110/70-17 front [[tire]] and a 150/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 320 mm floating discs, 4 piston radial caliper in the front and a Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Upside-down forks, Ø 40mm while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock, cast aluminum box section swingarm with asymmetric members. The RS125 Max Biaggi Black was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 127 kg / 280 lbs. The wheelbase was 1345 mm / 53.0 in long. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:Aprilia-RS-125-Max-Biaggi-SBK--2.jpg|600px|Aprilia RS125 Max Biaggi Black]] | [[File:Aprilia-RS-125-Max-Biaggi-SBK--2.jpg|600px|Aprilia RS125 Max Biaggi Black]] | ||
Line 97: | Line 97: | ||
The compact, ultra light RS 125 is a concentrated | The compact, ultra light RS 125 is a concentrated | ||
package of sophisticated technology: the frame and swingarm are both derived | package of sophisticated technology: the frame and swingarm are both derived | ||
from Moto GP experience and made from ultra-stiff | from Moto GP experience and made from ultra-stiff aluminum. An upside down | ||
front fork, the front brake with radial caliper with four, horizontally opposed | front fork, the front brake with radial caliper with four, horizontally opposed | ||
pistons and the wheels with split spokes are testimony to the bike's overtly | pistons and the wheels with split spokes are testimony to the bike's overtly | ||
Line 110: | Line 110: | ||
Tried and tested yet extremely sophisticated Rotax | Tried and tested yet extremely sophisticated Rotax | ||
two stroke engine; | two stroke engine; | ||
super-rigid | super-rigid aluminum frame and swingarm derived from Aprilias vast GP | ||
experience; | experience; | ||
upside down fork; | upside down fork; | ||
Line 158: | Line 158: | ||
Without a doubt, the most advanced single component on the RS 125 is its frame. | Without a doubt, the most advanced single component on the RS 125 is its frame. | ||
Developed from Aprilias vast experience in GP 125 racing, the RS 125 frame is | Developed from Aprilias vast experience in GP 125 racing, the RS 125 frame is | ||
made from cast | made from cast aluminum alloy with cross-ribbing reinforcement. Despite its | ||
extremely light weight, this advanced structure achieves amazing torsional | extremely light weight, this advanced structure achieves amazing torsional | ||
rigidity, setting the standards for Aprilias competitors. | rigidity, setting the standards for Aprilias competitors. | ||
The box section, | The box section, aluminum alloy swingarm has the highest torsional rigidity of | ||
all production 125 cc swingarms. Differential side members enable the exhaust to | all production 125 cc swingarms. Differential side members enable the exhaust to | ||
follow a path that maximises engine performance and enables more acute angles of | follow a path that maximises engine performance and enables more acute angles of | ||
Line 169: | Line 169: | ||
The suspension too plays a fundamental role in ensuring not only the RS 125s | The suspension too plays a fundamental role in ensuring not only the RS 125s | ||
performance, but its safety and comfort too. The RS 125 can rely on an | performance, but its safety and comfort too. The RS 125 can rely on an | ||
upside-down fork that has been | upside-down fork that has been optimized for maximum performance on the | ||
racetrack while also delivering a more satisfying ride on public roads. | racetrack while also delivering a more satisfying ride on public roads. | ||
Line 230: | Line 230: | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Engine Type | !Engine Type | ||
|Single cylinder, two stroke, reed valves induction, | |Single cylinder, two stroke, reed valves induction, aluminum cylinder with Nikasil coated liner | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Displacement | !Displacement | ||
Line 281: | Line 281: | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Frame | !Frame | ||
|Cast | |Cast aluminum, reinforced box section, sloping twin-spar frame | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Front Suspension | !Front Suspension | ||
Line 290: | Line 290: | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Rear Suspension | !Rear Suspension | ||
|Monoshock, cast | |Monoshock, cast aluminum box section swingarm with asymmetric members | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Rear Wheel Travel | !Rear Wheel Travel | ||
Line 332: | Line 332: | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Fuel Capacity | !Fuel Capacity | ||
|14 | |14 Liters / 3.7 US gal | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Top Speed | !Top Speed |