2024 APRILIA RS 125 vs SUZUKI GSX-R125
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 APRILIA RS 125 82 cm Tallest seat here
- SUZUKI GSX-R125 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 14 hp (2024 APRILIA RS 125) up to 15 hp (SUZUKI GSX-R125).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 137 kg (SUZUKI GSX-R125) to 144 kg (2024 APRILIA RS 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | APRILIA RS 125 | SUZUKI GSX-R125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | SUZUKI |
| Model | APRILIA RS 125 | SUZUKI GSX-R125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 14hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 11.2nm. | 11.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 144kg | 137kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm stainless steel disc, 4 pistons radial caliper | Disc ABS |
| Rear brake | 220 mm stainless steel disc, single piston caliper | Disc ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80 - 17 | 90/80-17M/C 46S |
| Rear tyre | 140/70 – ZR 17 | 130/70-17M/C 62S |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down fork with 40 mm stanchions, 110 mm excursion | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Asymmetrical swingarm, monoshock absorber with 120 mm wheel travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 135km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 2.9 L/100km | 11 L – 3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5200 | $5000 |
| Brand price lists | View APRILIA price list | View SUZUKI price list |
| Extra features | -Multi plate wet clutch, ABS, digital display |
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2024 APRILIA RS 125 vs 2023 SUZUKI GSX-R125: listed specifications
The 2024 APRILIA RS 125 and 2023 SUZUKI GSX-R125 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the GSX-R125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
RS 125 and GSX-R125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
RS 125 and GSX-R125 have very similar peak power (14 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
RS 125 and GSX-R125 have very similar listed torque (11.2 Nm vs 11.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
RS 125 and GSX-R125 have very similar listed top speeds (135 km/h vs 130 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
GSX-R125 has a modest listed weight advantage (137 kg vs 144 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RS 125 is listed higher (82 cm) than GSX-R125 (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of APRILIA RS 125 vs SUZUKI GSX-R125?
APRILIA RS 125 is listed at 135 km/h (84 mph) vs 130 km/h (81 mph) for SUZUKI GSX-R125.
Which has more horsepower, APRILIA RS 125 or SUZUKI GSX-R125?
SUZUKI GSX-R125 has 15 hp compared with 14 hp on the APRILIA RS 125.
Which is lighter, APRILIA RS 125 or SUZUKI GSX-R125?
SUZUKI GSX-R125 is lighter at 137 kg vs 144 kg for APRILIA RS 125.
Which is better, APRILIA RS 125 or SUZUKI GSX-R125?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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